Rent vs buy DVC at Boulder Ridge
Compares renting 150 points/year from David's Vacation Club Rentals (~$22/pt + 3%/yr inflation) vs buying a 150-point resale contract at $95/pt with 5%/yr dues growth. Studio room (~10 nights/yr).
Ownership beats renting after ~10 years.
| Years | Buy total | Rent total (David's Vacation Club Rentals) | Buy − Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $23,651 | $17,520 | +$6,130 |
| 10 | $33,989 | $37,831 | −$3,842 |
Try Before You Buy
Rent 150 points at Boulder Ridge for ~$3,300
Same room as owning, zero 30-year commitment. Rent one trip through our exclusive partner David's Vacation Club Rentals to test the experience before you sign anything.
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When buying wins
- You travel every year for the long haul (10+ years)
- You can pay cash — financing destroys the math
- You picked a contract with 28+ years remaining
When renting wins
- You visit every 2–3 years or unpredictably
- You'd need to finance the purchase
- You want zero exposure to rising dues