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What Size Fractional Share Is Right for You?

Family enjoying a fractional ownership vacation home

I’ve created fractional models with 1/7, 1/6, and 1/5 shares. I’ve watched the industry move toward 1/8 ownership, while some companies are building around 1/4 shares.
That experience has changed the question I think buyers should ask.

Fractional Ownership Fees: What Do They Actually Pay For?

Today’s Question:
“What am I actually paying for with my annual fractional ownership fees?”
When you buy fractional ownership in a vacation home, there are generally two different costs:
1) The upfront purchase price. That’s what you pay to acquire your ownership interest. If you’re buying a 1/5th share, for example, you’re purchasing a 20% ownership interest.
2) Your share of the ongoing cost of owning and maintaining the property.

What Happens If I Want to Get Out of My Fractional Ownership?

“What happens if I buy a fractional ownership share and someday want to get sell?”
It’s one of the most important questions to ask before buying a fractional.
Most buyers start with the fun stuff. How many weeks do I get? Who gets the holidays? How does the reservation system work? What will my annual expenses be?

Are Fractionals the Same as Timeshares?

Gran Tulum

Are Fractionals the Same as Timeshares? The short answer is no. Both involve sharing time in a vacation home, but they differ in one important way: ownership. By Karla Jones | Owner, Luxury Fractional Guide […]

Want to Bring in Co-Owners? How to Move Your Home Into an LLC for Fractional Ownership

Many homeowners are interested in fractional ownership or co-ownership but get stuck on one practical question:

How do I bring in co-owners without selling my entire home?

In many cases, the answer is to create a limited liability company, commonly called an LLC, and transfer the property into that LLC. Then, instead of each co-owner being added directly to the deed, each person owns a membership interest in the LLC.