Why do people own vacation home rentals? is it a good investment?

It is if you actually use it, however they often end up like a gym membership. Use it for a couple times then stop going but keep paying for it.Why do people own vacation home rentals? is it a good investment?
I know people who owns vacation home - just crazy or out of pride.





mostly friend will be using it





for ordinary citizens - it is not a good investment.

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