published Nov 2, 2017, 3:59:14 PM, by Lynnley Browning, Laura Davison and Matt Townsend (Bloomberg) — Several of the biggest U.S. companies — including Apple and Procter & Gamble — would no longer be able to escape taxes on the trillions in overseas profits they’ve accumulated, under a tax bill

The most significant distinction is that a vacation home is a financial investment. A timeshare isn’t one of them. When you buy a vacation house, you are purchasing the entire property. You have the option to sell, rent, upgrade, and live in the house whenever you choose. If you decide to sell, you’ll almost certainly make a profit. A home also necessitates a higher initial investment. Because you won’t be living there all year, you’ll be paying for empty space (unless you choose to rent).