<prompt> Human: Ive read countless horror stories about people stuck in timeshares, paying maintenance fees and creating a burden for their heirs; yet also hear from friends who love their timeshares - some even have multiple. Granted, I have no clue what their finances are, but it would seem they otherwise live below their means not the new car, upgraded McMansions, keeping up with the Jones groupIs there any way that buying a timeshare makes sense financially? I remember reading about resoldforeclosed timeshares at 50 discount, would that make it a worthwhile plan? Lets assume we vacation every year spending 1,500hotel alone, would select a company that lets you stay a variety of properties.  <response>: I have one in Utah that my family or I use every year. If we dont use it, we rent it out and it usually rents for enough to pay the fees for a few years at a time. I think it really depends on if its something you are going to use regularly. If not, get one that is in-season so that you can easily rent it out. Ours happens to be in Park City and is the same week as the Sun Dance festival so there is never an issue renting if we dont use it. 