Converting your hard-earned virtual rent into Atlas Bucks is a great way to reinvest in your virtual real estate empire! Here's how to make the conversion and when it makes sense to do it.

The conversion rate: 

Fixed exchange - Players can convert virtual rent into Atlas Bucks at a fixed rate of $1 of accrued virtual rent to 25 Atlas Bucks
Minimum required - You need at least $1.00 in accumulated rent to make a conversion
International note - For those outside the United States, please know that virtual rent is always displayed in USD; no conversion required. If your balance says $1 or more, you can redeem rent for Atlas Bucks

Simple conversion steps:

Step 1: Click on the total virtual rent amount at the top of the screen
Step 2: Click the "Atlas Bucks" button
Step 3: Select the amount to convert
Step 4: Click "Convert"

When conversion makes sense: 

Faster expansion - Convert rent to buy more parcels immediately instead of waiting for $5 cashout minimum
Compound growth - New parcels generate more rent, creating a snowball effect
Strategic purchases - Get specific parcels you want rather than waiting to accumulate cash
Diamond wheel spins - Use converted AB to buy diamonds for more wheel opportunities

Pro tip: Many successful Atlas Earth players use a hybrid approach - convert their first few dollars of rent to accelerate growth, then switch to cashing out once they have a solid foundation of parcels generating steady income.