Frequently Asked Questions

Built By DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization that democratizes housing ownership. We buy and develop real estate, then offer equity-building leases where 10% of your rent converts to EQT ownership credits.

No. Real estate is the anchor asset. The model is community ownership and collective governance across housing, commercial space, and local infrastructure.

Unlike REITs where you're a passive investor, Built By DAO gives you governance rights. You vote on what gets built, where, and how. Plus, renters actively build equity — not just investors.

Both. The properties are real — physical homes and buildings. But we use blockchain technology for transparent governance, equity tracking, and community voting.

Anyone can join the community. Renters apply through our waitlist. Investors need to meet accreditation requirements based on their chosen tier.

The governance model is explicitly structured with tier multipliers and a ceiling, plus non-transferability on investor positions. No one can accumulate permanent control.

Equity-building leases convert a portion of rent (typically 7–12%) into EQTBLT. The exact rate is set by governance per market.

Each month, 10% of your rent payment is automatically converted into EQT (equity tokens) that represent your ownership stake in the property. These accumulate over time and can be used toward a down payment or cashed out.

No. You can earn EQTBLT through contributions and participation. Residents earn it through rent conversion as well.

Join our waitlist with your preferences. When a property matches, you'll go through a standard rental application process. No crypto knowledge required.

Yes! That's the primary goal. Your accumulated EQT can be applied toward purchasing a Built By DAO property, or you can cash out if you prefer.

Your EQT stays with you. If you move out of a Built By DAO property, your equity credits remain in your account. You can cash out, transfer, or apply them later.

Rents are competitive with local market rates. The 10% equity conversion is built into the existing rent — you don't pay extra for the equity benefit.

The financial plan describes a time-bound approach: target IRR range of 8–12%, preferred return framing, and a 3–5 year partial exit window with a longer optional horizon.

We project 6-10% annual returns from a combination of rental income and property appreciation. However, past performance is not indicative of future results and all investments carry risk.

No. Real estate investments are inherently illiquid. Typical hold periods are 3-7 years, with scheduled liquidity events. See our investment tiers for details.

Our Angel tier starts at $10,000 with 5 subtiers up to $250K. VentureOne starts at $500K, and Trust tier starts at $5M. Each tier offers increasing governance multipliers, BLTBY token rates, and dedicated support.

Start small. The contributor system is built for incremental participation — consistency beats intensity.

Yes. Governance voting, equity tracking, and financial transparency all run on blockchain. This ensures every vote counts and every transaction is verifiable.

We are optimizing for a chain that balances security, speed, and low transaction costs. The specific chain will be announced as we approach launch.

We use enterprise-grade encryption for all personal data. Financial information is protected with AES-256 encryption. Smart contracts are audited by third-party security firms.