Thanks, It is a good point - the 2019 banked points expiring end of summer 2021 will have less value, but it seems like there is some confidence on this board that it’s at least $10/pt and maybe $15. Recognizing there’s always risk, those dollars certainly make a big dent in the contract purchase price.
I was sort of hoping there is a high demand period late summer, but won’t count on as much from that.
For the 2020 points (to be banked), in that case, I ”spec reserve” an end of year 2021 reservation, the busy season, but it’s a long time from now..... curious when does one typically get paid for the point rental? Upfront or closer to the stay? I was hoping to fund the contract purchase soon via rental. It’s not that I cannot swing the cash, but ideally it would be “cash in the door” sooner than later. I’ll want plan accordingly.
Also, for a high season “spec reservation” (December for example), would it be better to grab two shorter trips, possibly back to back (and have the option to rent those out to two guest parties?) or is it better to keep it simple, and grab a full week reservation and market that?
Thanks so much to all for passing along your experiences!! This is very helpful.