Which resort is best for renting out points?

[BWV Dreamin]

Where do YOU want to stay, and have that home priority for? That I think should be a key factor!

Also, keep in mind that what rents today may not rent the easiest in the future.

Of your list, I would put them in order of:
1. CCV -- it's very popular in the fall season, especially Christmas, and it has a "legacy point chart." People looking to rent are often looking to spend less, so favorable point charts are a win. If you're able to snag studios to rent out, you'll find demand for them.
2. RIV -- it's the new resort, it has skyliner access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios, its studios are the 2nd largest in WDW. And starting 2/1/2042, it will be the only EPCOT DVC resort (until/unless Disney flips BCV and BWV. But RIV's point chart will probably look like a sweet legacy point chart at that time!)
3. VGF -- Disney is converting a building here because they are struggling to fill rooms. It's entirely possible that there will be a huge demand for VGF studios because renting is much less expensive than booking a room direct, but I also wonder if the demand just isn't there? It has a high point chart, expires in 2064 (BEFORE both CCV and RIV), though it IS on the monorail and now has that walking path to the Magic Kingdom.

Spot on. Have had no problem renting my VGF and CCV.

 

[Ssplashhmtn]

VGF -- Disney is converting a building here because they are struggling to fill rooms.

Sorry for the tangent, but is it true that Disney is having a hard time getting people to stay at the Grand Floridian? Where does one find such data? My personal experience has been it’s hard to get a cash room there (recently tried to book a trip for some dates in March). I thought demand across the board was through the roof for all things WDW.

 

[Wakey]

I’ve SSR and never had an issue renting.

 

[gisele2]

I think renting should be done only when you can not use your points because it is better than RCI. I had no problem renting my points and was glad I could when the border was close.

 

[limace]

Sorry for the tangent, but is it true that Disney is having a hard time getting people to stay at the Grand Floridian? Where does one find such data? My personal experience has been it’s hard to get a cash room there (recently tried to book a trip for some dates in March). I thought demand across the board was through the roof for all things WDW.

I heard that from Len Testa who runs Touring Plans-which is why they’re converting a wing to DVC I assume.

 

[joerohdesearring]

Where do YOU want to stay, and have that home priority for? That I think should be a key factor!

Also, keep in mind that what rents today may not rent the easiest in the future.

Of your list, I would put them in order of:
1. CCV -- it's very popular in the fall season, especially Christmas, and it has a "legacy point chart." People looking to rent are often looking to spend less, so favorable point charts are a win. If you're able to snag studios to rent out, you'll find demand for them.
2. RIV -- it's the new resort, it has skyliner access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios, its studios are the 2nd largest in WDW. And starting 2/1/2042, it will be the only EPCOT DVC resort (until/unless Disney flips BCV and BWV. But RIV's point chart will probably look like a sweet legacy point chart at that time!)
3. VGF -- Disney is converting a building here because they are struggling to fill rooms. It's entirely possible that there will be a huge demand for VGF studios because renting is much less expensive than booking a room direct, but I also wonder if the demand just isn't there? It has a high point chart, expires in 2064 (BEFORE both CCV and RIV), though it IS on the monorail and now has that walking path to the Magic Kingdom.

What do you mean by legacy point chart?

 

[Sandisw]

What do you mean by legacy point chart?

The original resorts like OKW, BWV, BRV and BCV have point charts that are less than some of the newer resorts like Poly, VGF, and RIV.

People here refer to them as the legacy charts.

 

[joerohdesearring]

The original resorts like OKW, BWV, BRV and BCV have point charts that are less than some of the newer resorts like Poly, VGF, and RIV.

People here refer to them as the legacy charts.

Thanks for clarifying! Good to know.

 

[Ruttangel]

CCV makes sense to me, no restrictions, no VGF-2, desirable resort at Christmas, difficult to book studios. Just hit no.1 in economic resort calcs
Oh and better point chart

 

[JinxRemoving]

A point in favor of RIV:

There is a common argument on these boards (and elsewhere) that people shouldn't buy RIV resale because of restrictions and instead buy another resort and just rent points out and use that money towards a rental at RIV for trips when you want to stay there. I think there will always be a good amount of DVC resale owners looking to rent at RIV because they can't use their points there but want to check it out.

It's also the newest, has the skyliner, and large rooms. I think amongst the hardcore Disney crowd the resort isn't as loved because it's smaller and a tower, not a rambling resort, but for the points I made above I think it appeals a lot to casual visitors and younger visitors.

 

[Jimmy Geppetto]

A point in favor of RIV:

There is a common argument on these boards (and elsewhere) that people shouldn't buy RIV resale because of restrictions and instead buy another resort and just rent points out and use that money towards a rental at RIV for trips when you want to stay there. I think there will always be a good amount of DVC resale owners looking to rent at RIV because they can't use their points there but want to check it out.

It's also the newest, has the skyliner, and large rooms. I think amongst the hardcore Disney crowd the resort isn't as loved because it's smaller and a tower, not a rambling resort, but for the points I made above I think it appeals a lot to casual visitors and younger visitors.

Just to add to this point, there should be good demand to rent RIV points as resale owners can't book RIV at the 7 month mark unless they were "grandfathered" resale owners. This will keep the price per point for RIV rentals up there, rather than dropping when the 7 month window comes along.

 

[Frugal Fairy Tales]

I would buy more BLT points. Easier to manage all of your points. Use what you want, and rent out what's left over.

 

[DVC Doctor]

We already own and BLT and are considering adding an additional contract. As we are deciding how much to buy, we are considering buying a bit over as far as points go, so that we can rent them out if they are not used. That being said, we were trying to find which resorts are best to rent out? We are torn between VGF, CCV and RIV at the moment.
Thank you!

Personally I would advise to double up on BLT, BUT if it is a choice between the three resorts VGF, CCV, RIV, then my vote goes with VGF as the annual dues are the lowest.

 

[lions1995]

This only matters if you plan on renting for people between the 7 and 11 months. My experience is that most renters don’t not start looking until 6 months out. There are some that are aware enough to look for reserverations at the 11 month, but most don’t.

 

[Aussie RJ]

This only matters if you plan on renting for people between the 7 and 11 months. My experience is that most renters don’t not start looking until 6 months out. There are some that are aware enough to look for reserverations at the 11 month, but most don’t.

This exactly. Over 2000 points rented in 2 years, I don't think I've used home resort advantage.

 

[DVCanadian]

A point in favor of RIV:
I think there will always be a good amount of DVC resale owners looking to rent at RIV because they can't use their points there but want to check it out.

This is only true for more recent resale purchasers. The vast majority of resale owners in the system aren’t impacted by the RIV restrictions as they purchased prior to the RIV rules. This will change over time.

 

[stlrod]

I've easily rented out about 1500 Riviera resale points at a minimum of $21-$22 per point in the past 18 months. Buying resale was an incredibly smart decision. My net per point cost (after subtracting what I rented banked points on which I paid no dues) was about $105 per point. I also have other contracts to use at the other resorts and prefer to stay at Riviera for my own stays. I would avoid BLT until the studios sleep 5.