It doesn’t have to be ‘just a dream’… Owning a vacation home can help build wealth and be a great investment. In fact, making money off a second home has never been easier with the surge in popularity of online platforms like Airbnb.

But you need to know what to look for—and what crucial mistakes to avoid. As a professional realtor, who has bought and sold my own personal vacation homes in New Hampshire and Aruba, I’ve picked up more than a few tips along the way.