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Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

This question was asked just a day or so ago... why not refer back to those answers. Why not do your research and write a post about it. You'll learn so much more.

Mar 14, 2017 03:36 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

The disadvantages are many while the advantages only favor those who originally sell them in my opinion.  

Mar 14, 2017 07:05 AM
Ambassador
6,393,404
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

The only advantage that I see is for the conman who is selling them.

Mar 14, 2017 05:48 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Nina Hollander nailed this one!

Mar 14, 2017 04:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,662
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I answered this in detail a few days ago, resaearch my answer in the Q&A

Mar 14, 2017 04:45 AM
Rainmaker
785,464
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

I agreed with Michael Jacobs 

Mar 14, 2017 07:48 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

There are many.

Mar 14, 2017 07:38 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I've never been involved with time-sharing....always bought real estate....

Mar 14, 2017 07:34 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Disadvantage is you own it!

Advantage to the developer who collected several times the value of the property!

Mar 14, 2017 06:49 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,134
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You have an advantage if you avoid them.

Mar 14, 2017 06:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Advantage: Nice place to vacation Disadvantage: Time-shares don't sell Time-shares are not a good investment.

Mar 14, 2017 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Time shares require some research and time. Not bought at a whim over a free dinner for going to check one out. If bought cash, and if you use it all the time, it can be good for the traveler. It is rare they ever increase in value. The down side are yearly fees can increase greatly, some times more than if you just rented there

Mar 14, 2017 05:47 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Use Google.

Mar 14, 2017 05:45 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Many.

Mar 14, 2017 05:42 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Not many viable advantages

Mar 14, 2017 04:09 AM
Rainmaker
3,340,443
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

It is not an investment most probably....in that it won't appreciate and on the flip side of that...you can buy "distressed" units where people stopped paying fees....at a good rate and if it is somewhere popular you can go there annually or find that is is good one to trade. You want flexibility not a specific week and a good location and association for your home unit.

Mar 14, 2017 02:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I know of NO advantages unless you are the OWNER that started the time share and found others to pay...3-6 times the real estate value and then pay fees to maintain higher than it would cost to rent it if you didn't "own" it lol

Feb 17, 2018 08:13 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

I personally would not recommend that....

Mar 14, 2017 09:17 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

No advantages

Mar 14, 2017 08:30 PM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 There are no advantages, unless you are the developer.

Mar 14, 2017 06:26 PM
Rainmaker
711,852
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I don't see an advantage.  And the disadvantages are huge!

Mar 14, 2017 01:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Asking of student questions as Anonymous is against the rules, per Active Rain Staff Bob Stewart.  Reporting.

Mar 14, 2017 12:14 PM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

I believe this question is different for each. It requires a subjective answer to one's needs.

Mar 14, 2017 11:24 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,677
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

There is no advantage to it in real estate 

 

Mar 14, 2017 11:01 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

It depends on your goals and objectives.

Mar 14, 2017 10:47 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Try to google it; might get better quality answers.

Mar 14, 2017 10:44 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

One obvious one that comes to my mind is owning with people we do not know or who will no disclose their identity. 

Mar 14, 2017 08:25 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

many people consider it a waste

Mar 14, 2017 07:08 AM