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Old 03-18-2008, 06:29 PM
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Default Re: Renting

There are several long-term renters in TV. I know of one gentleman who has been renting here for 8 years now. He has no intention of ever buying. The owners of his property will be ready to move to TV in 2010. He'll simply look for another rental that will be good for at least 3 years. If you make it a reasonable amount for a 12-month lease, you should be able to find someone. Figure out your costs for one year, including amenities, and don't try to factor in snowbird season, maybe add $100/month or so and you should be okay.

If you're planning to come down for part of the year, you probably won't break even because there will be times your home will stand empty and you really can't raise the rent enough to pay for those times.
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