Owning a second home is often a dream project. It’s something people imagine for years, a place to escape, to gather with family, to slow down and reconnect. But what many second homeowners don’t fully appreciate until after the purchase are the ongoing carrying costs. Property taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, landscaping, it adds up quickly. While having a second home is wonderful, it naturally raises the question: wouldn’t it be even better if that home could help