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Originally Posted by rhart
Some very helpful information. Thank you. Being an ex condo building converter/owner I am quite familiar with how too many renters can devalue a building. I'm confident the Villages will never reach a 50% level of renters so I think paranoia in that direction is unfounded. Renters like owners come in the form of nice people and jerks. I've been an owner most of my long life but some of my best friends......
The above posts precipitate the following question. Do I dare ask if there are neighborhoods one should GENERALLY avoid? I know, opinions vary but I've been on the planet long nuff to know that every dozen roses has a stem or two with a petal or two that is slightly wilted. This is my whole point of renting. I would rather rent for a year or so in a great neighborhood than own in a bad one. And what makes you all move from a neighborhood? Perhaps this is a less obstreperous way of asking what is good and what is bad neighborhood wise.
I spent last week in TV and generally liked the north 1/2. More crowded but more compelling because of goods and services and it has not been denuded of trees. Looking forward to some constructive comments. Thank you in advance.
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There aren't any undesirable areas, but many are more social in the neighborhood than others.
I'd go for walks where houses are for sale that you like, and talk to residents in neighborhoods who are out in the driveway or walking their dog. I'd have my antenna up to see how they regard newcomers and whether there are neighborhood get-togethers, phone-email contact lists, etc. which indicate interest in including and getting to know newcomers......and renters.
In our neighborhood, seasonal renters' name and contact info is automatically requested by the social chairpeople who do the list and email communications about socials. Other neighborhoods might look down on renters because sometimes prejudice is spread and believed, against the idea of rentals. There will always be some snobs in every community.