Brazilian REITs (FIIs)

How to Live Off FII Passive Income

March 15, 2026

Living off FII income is many investors' dream. But how much is needed? And what's the best strategy? Let's do the math.

How much do I need to live off FII income?

The formula is simple: Required assets = Desired monthly income ÷ Average monthly dividend yield

Simulations with 0.8%/month average DY (9.6% annually):

| Desired income | Required assets | |---|---| | R$2,000/month | R$250,000 | | R$5,000/month | R$625,000 | | R$10,000/month | R$1,250,000 | | R$20,000/month | R$2,500,000 |

Accumulation strategy: If you invest R$2,000/month in FIIs with 10% annual DY and reinvest dividends: - In 5 years: ~R$160,000 (income of ~R$1,300/month) - In 10 years: ~R$410,000 (income of ~R$3,400/month) - In 15 years: ~R$830,000 (income of ~R$6,900/month) - In 20 years: ~R$1,500,000 (income of ~R$12,500/month)

Tip: Use PaxMoney's AI forecasting to simulate personalized scenarios with your actual contributions and portfolio FIIs.

Strategies to accelerate financial independence

1. Reinvest 100% of dividends — Until you reach your goal, don't spend dividends. Reinvest to leverage compound interest.

2. Consistent monthly contributions — Consistency matters more than amount. R$500/month every month > R$3,000 once.

3. Buy the dip — When FIIs drop, DY rises. Take advantage to buy cheaper and increase future income.

4. Diversify income sources — FIIs are great, but combine with dividend stocks, fixed income, and other sources.

5. Track with PaxMoney — Use AI to project when you'll reach your income goal. The 3 scenarios (conservative, expected, optimistic) help plan.

6. Adjust strategy over time — Accumulation phase: more risk, more discounted brick. Income phase: more paper, more predictability.

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