Well, I certainly understand all these points of view. Everyone seems to have the same objective - to maintain the quality of The Villages and I humbly agree. My husband and I are moving to TV in September (if our house sells!!). We are going to rent for a year before deciding if we want to buy or continue to rent. We are renting a furnished house and so grateful that this option is available. Will probably maintain the house even BETTER then we do our very own because we appreciate it so much. This option gives newcomers the chance to explore and decide the best option for them. And if we have friends who want to visit, they can rent a house of their own and have their own privacy which is wonderful. I just hope that Villagers always have this much concern for TV. This is what keeps TV a quality place to live. Looking forward to become a Villager myself in the near future.