divieight Testimonials
What others have said about us.
Gregory Vahrenberg
“Many dream of owning a vacation home, but are faced with the realization that sole ownership can be an obstacle that is difficult to overcome. Mark Chesney, through his research and creative approach, has opened the door for many who dream of owning a vacation property. Co-ownership not only reduces the initial cost of purchase, but also helps manage the burden of maintenance and operating costs as well as navigating difficult real estate markets. Mark’s book outlines a cost-effective approach that will make the dream of owning a vacation property a reality for many.”
– Gregory Vahrenberg, Managing Director, Public Finance – Debt Investment Banking; Raymond James
Ryan Packer
“I have known Mark Chesney for over 20 years. Long before the phrase “sharing economy” began to appear, and certainly before it became mainstream, Mark was developing ideas to make owning vacation real estate possible, and even profitable, for individuals and families for whom this would have previously seemed unobtainable. Mark has continued to implement and refine his ideas of the past 20 years and has now
captured the key concepts in his easy to digest book, Independent Co-Ownership.”
-Ryan Packer, Technology Executive and Former Vice President with Adobe
Regina B.
“Purchasing a fractional share of a vacation condo was one of the best decisions we’ve made. Owning 100% outright simply wasn’t realistic for us—the closing costs, monthly payments, and overall expense were too high. But with co-ownership, what once felt out of reach suddenly became affordable and attainable. We purchased a 1/4 share alongside three other owners, one of whom was Mark Chesney. From the start, Mark took the lead on the administrative side—coordinating the usage calendar, handling payments, and managing all shared expenses. Each month, we received a clear, itemized statement that made everything easy to understand and completely seamless. If you’re considering co-ownership, I can’t speak highly enough of the experience. It turns your dream of a vacation home into a reality. Mark Chesney and his team were incredibly helpful throughout the process, and we’re truly grateful for the opportunity.”
– Regina B.; Richmond, VA
Mark S.
“Co-ownership turns something painfully unaffordable into something delightfully affordable! That’s what we found out. We were in a co-ownership partnership for about 15 years using the operating arrangement Mark Chesney’s team set up. The real magic happened with the administration long after the initial purchase transaction. His team was super helpful with that.”
-Mark S.; Dillon, CO
Ken M.
“Several years ago I bought into a condo with others near fabulous skiing in Colorado. Co-owning our property, Mark’s team set up an administrative structure for alternating shared use and shared expenses. Co-ownership really opened up possibilities which were otherwise prohibitive. Mark’s team really helped make life easier.”
– Ken M.; Denver,CO
Matt B.
“My first co-ownership transaction with Mark Chesney and his group was in Colorado. I was involved by working on the insurance – putting it all together. I’ve had the pleasure of working on and off with him for the past 20 years and have been a huge supporter of his innovative approach to co-ownership.”
-Matt B.; Spanish Fork, UT
Charles M.
“If you share Mark Chesney’s passion for a vacation home in a grand location – but did not think you could afford it, Mark will tell you how. Even if you had problems with “fractions” in school, you will have no problem understanding the fractions he talks about.”
– Charles M.; Oklahoma City, OK
Matt B.
“I wonder how many potential vacation home buyers are not even looking to purchase because they are not in a position to afford it individually.”
-Steve R.; Las Vegas, NV
Roger P.
“Mark has pioneered a system to achieve the benefits of co-ownership in any property, in any location, and at a much lower cost than typical fractionalized projects.”
– Roger P.; Vail, CO
Matt B.
“Mark is introducing… a genuinely new and unique platform combining technological, legal and administrative elements.”
-Dan B.; Denver, CO