When you rent points, you assume a large burden. Remember the points will ALWAYS remain in your name and under your controls. Non members normally cannot communicate with
DVC in any way, shape or form.
That said, put yourself in the place of a non-member wanting to rent points, and think about the concerns you might have. You'd be sending hundreds or thousands of dollars to a total stranger, all the while knowing that the stranger COULD cancel your vacation and disappear into the night.
Here is a brief list of what you will have to do:
1. Find a renter. Either post that you have points available or look for someone requesting points.
2. Confirm availability at the renter's choice of resort / dates / room size. This can be a tedious process. Depending upon how knowledgable the renter is of DVC, you may have to do a lot of hand-holding. To be blunt, the fact that you are a bit new to the system won't help a whole lot.
3. Arrange payment. Remember this is YOUR rental agreement. Every one is different. You need to decide your own terms (when payment is due...what happens if renter defaults...what happens if renter needs to cancel, etc.)
A written agreement is VERY wise. Many renters do not realize that DVC points have greater restrictions than a standard hotel booking while can be cancelled on short notice. Once you reach a point 31 days prior to check-in, the points are committed and you stand to lose a lot if you offer the renter any room to back out. You'll need to set your own terms on cancellations up-front. Again, unless you have a complete understanding of the system, it could hamper you along the way.
4. Just realize that, worst case, you may have to deal with uncommunicative renters. You may be forced to make a decision to either cancel a booking or risk losing your points (technically they would go into holding) if payment is late in arriving.
Some rentals go very smooth. Others can be a real headache.
The smoothest way to rent points would a transfer to an existing member.
