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 introducedWhat are the different timeshare ownership modelsWhy timeshares don't appreciate but fall in price after purchaseWhat are maintenance fees and why do they keep increaseingWho is the target market for timeshares and how do timeshare companies market to themHow timeshare companies make moneyHow to sell your existing … [Read more...]
24: Timeshares, Preppers and Permanent Portfolios
What are the economics behind vacation timeshares, how to implement a permanent portfolio and has the stock market ever taken decades to recover from a major sell-off? Photo by J.D. Stein In this podcast, you'll learn: How the economics of timeshare vacation properties work and why you shouldn't buy one.What are examples where markets took decades to recover from a large market sell-off.Why its important to have pockets of independence away from the financial … [Read more...]