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Are Timeshares a Scam? How to Buy and Sell a Timeshare Vacation Rental

2021/10/13
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Money For the Rest of Us

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How the economics of timeshare vacation rentals work, and why they can be a great fit for some individuals.

Topics covered include:

  • When were the first timeshares introduced
  • What are the different timeshare ownership models
  • Why timeshares don't appreciate but fall in price after purchase
  • What are maintenance fees and why do they keep increasing
  • Who is the target market for timeshares and how do timeshare companies market to them
  • How timeshare companies make money
  • How to sell your existing timeshare
  • How to buy a new timeshare

Thanks to Quartr) and LinkedIn for sponsoring the episode.

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Show Notes

The ABC’s of PUD’s (Part II): The Basics of Timesharing—American Bar Association)

Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call July 29, 2021—Marriott Vacations Worldwide)

Investor Presentation July 2021—Marriott Vacations Worldwide)

SellMyTimeshareNow, LLC)

Firm to Pay $2.6M, Stop Making False Timeshare Claims—Claims Journal)

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