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[Q=kathi32] Kathi32 I think we are in esential aggrement. We own Ocean Front at a Florida Marriott. I agree that the The Garden Villas are vey nice; however, it is the ocean view that we require. I can have a garden view at my home! Marriott owners pay a premium upfront and then in maintenance fees. In an exchange it is clear that the property owners should have priority; the Marriott owners should have second priority. We were advised that the non-Marriott public who rents has prioirty over the trading Marriott owner. I do not remember this policy ever being explained at the sales pitch. I am finding that I might rent a Marriott property for a fee close to the maintenance fee. This is NOT an incentive to purchase Marriott. I have also found the secondary market to provide much more incentive than the primary Marriott market. I am also contending that maintenance should be scheduled in the slow seasons and not at peak season.