Re: year-round rentals
We retired 5 years ago and planned on wintering in Florida for 3 months a year. Classic snowbird philosophy. Buying another home was not in our plans. Year one we rented in the keys, year two Naples and Jupiter. Each year we visited friends in the Villages and decided to rent for 4 months in the Villages during year three.
At the end of 2 months, we bought a new home near Lake Sumter Landing and love it here so much we changed residency spending 7 months in the Villages and 5 months reuniting with family and friends at our shore house on the Jersey coast during the summer. Our two years plus of ownership in The Villages has confirmed we made the right decision.
We love the lifestyle we have created and have had a blast here in the Villages for past two years as homeowners. I recommend renting first because it really gives you insights you can't get on short visits. If you decide to purchase, you will have a distinct advantage selecting your home because you will have a handle on locations that best fit your interests, convenience and needs. Billethkid has it right.
Good luck.
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