Resort With A Real Estate Ownership Component: A Turnaround Case Study

Erich Baum | November 7, 2016

By Erich Baum Whether the setting is sun-and-sand, snow-and-ski, or an indoor water park, today's destination resorts commonly feature real estate ownership programs. Structured as whole ownership, fractional ownership, or timeshare, these "residential" condominiums typically feature fully equipped kitchens and multiple bedrooms. This article provides a brief overview of this concept, using a turnaround case study to demonstrate methodology for evaluating ownership component economics. Why is the Real-Estate Ownership Component So Necessary? In the universe of real estate developments, high-end destination resorts are among the most cos...