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Re: New to timeshare renting and Redweek. Need some info and insights (by R P.):
Ken bought where he wanted to go every year or every other year.
He bought in southwest Florida during snowbird season (when northerners flock to south Florida) so he made a wise decision although it wasn't necessarily a financial decision .... he bought for quality vacations for he and his family in desirable locations during desireable times.
As far as an Atlantis owner possibly rejecting your use of an escrow service ..... they're biting off their noses to spite their faces. I looked at the rental rates (nightly) for Atlantis and most were astronomical, and many people just do not have that kind of money to book at luxurious resorts in this economy.
It is a renters/buyers market out there, so if someone rejects your offer to rent and use an escrow service, then merely move on to others who will likely be more than willing to do so. The money eventually goes to the owner after the renter's vacation so escrow protects owners also.