Flip the Blocks is a short-term real estate investment strategy on PRYPCO Blocks that focuses on capital appreciation through buying, renovating, and reselling a property. During the renovation phase, the property does not generate rental income, and no rental dividends are distributed. Compared to long-term rental investments, Flip the Blocks typically has a shorter lock-in period.
Unlike standard Blocks investments, Flip properties are actively renovated to increase their market value before being sold.
💡 How Flip Is Different from Standard Blocks
Both Flip the Blocks and standard Blocks offer fractional ownership in real estate — but they are designed for different investment goals and timelines.
With Flip the Blocks:
Returns are generated primarily through capital appreciation when the property is sold after renovation
The property is under renovation, so it does not generate rental income, and no rental dividends are paid during this period
The investment follows a defined project timeline
Investors remain invested until the property is sold
With standard Blocks:
Returns come from rental income, with potential capital appreciation over time
Rental dividends may be distributed periodically once the property is rented
After full funding, the property is managed as a rental asset and may begin generating rental income
The investment is longer-term, with a one-year lock-in period. After this period, investors may participate in Exit Windows (typically held twice a year) or continue holding their investment until the property is sold.
| Flip the Blocks | Standard Blocks |
Investment goal | Capital appreciation from property resale | Rental income with potential capital appreciation |
Property status | Under renovation | Rented or vacant |
Rental income/dividends during investment | Not generated (property under renovation) | It will be generated and distributed once rented |
When returns are realised | At the property sale | Periodically (dividends) and/or at property sale |
Investment timeline | Short-term, project-based | Long-term investment |
Lock-in period | Typically shorter, until sale | 1 year lock-in period |
Exit options | Exit occurs when the property is sold | After the lock-in period, investors may participate in Exit Windows or remain invested until the property is sold |
✉️ Need more information?
If you have questions about your Flip the Blocks investment or need clarification on any updates, you can contact the team using our live chat (on your Blocks application) or at discover.blocks@prypco.com using your registered email address.