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[Q=chris579]Secondly, I am very much interested in the vacation escrow service. I think that it protects both the owner and renter. What are the general thoughts on this?[/Q] It does indeed provide protection. However, as most owners will tell you, this escrow service is more beneficial to the renter as opposed to the owner. First of all, the service costs about $100. That would have to be negotiated as to who pays that. If you are comfortable with that amount, then think of the second disadvantage to the owner. As the owner, you will not get paid until at least one week after check out. This gives the renter time to file some frivolous grievance and then clamor for his or her money back. The other disadvantage to the owner is that the renter has no fewer than 60 days to back out and change his mind. So if that did happen, you would only have 60 days to try to find another renter. Does that sound appealing to you?