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Re: New to the ownership (by Den):

I agree that you should rent.

Keep in mind that a typical Marriott property has maintenance fees of about $1,200 per year which you will pay for each week you own. If you rent, the owner of the week will pay this maintenance fee. Rentals for timeshares are usually very reasonable considering that the owner has paid this annual fee - not much of a margin for the owner.

Renting is the low cost alternative and the most flexible in terms of annual use. You also avoid the initial investment and perpetual annual charges. There is no acceptable exit strategy for timeshare ownership.

Good luck,