[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Sable99

I recently found out my tenants are terminating their lease and moving back to Georgia. I've been lucky to have had good tenants. I'm sorry to see them leave but happy for them. And, I must admit I'm happy for me too!

For now, the plan is to continue to rent my home January - April and when we are not there. And, I can come to TV with my 92 year old mother and my 88 year old aunt around the rentals. Luckily, they are both able to travel. Believe me, I would love to be in TV full time but they both love the four seasons in their beloved Michigan. Has anyone had any experience renting your home in the winter and you being a reverse snowbird?

After almost four years of owning my home, I'm finally going to furnish it! We will be down in May but it's going to be a crazy time with projects, furniture shopping and getting items for the home! I'm going to be looking for a kitchen dining table set, bedroom furniture for the 2nd bedroom, and living room furniture! Still haven't decided what I'm going to do with the third bedroom. I'm torn between a TV room or another bedroom.

Any ideas on utilities would be appreciated. I'm leaning towards Brighthouse for cable, phone and Internet. One company is easier when your 1100 miles away and my management company insists on a home phone.

For four years, I've been writing down contractor recommendations from TOTV. I want to finish my garage floor while it's empty (epoxy??). I know Tim Miller is highly recommended. I want to clean the dryer vents but read last week on TOTV someone was having trouble reaching Desmond Harris. I need to tile my lanai -- long story. And, I would like to have backsplash added in the kitchen. I have other projects on my "to do" list but these are the biggies. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Any ideas, suggestions, recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Congrats! We are reverse snowbirds. LOVE IT! Walk on golf courses during June, July, Aug and Sept. No waiting for restaurants. Less crowded on the streets. No waiting to play water volleyball. Less people in neighborhood. Pools to ourselves almost every day. Pickleball courts not crowded. The list goes on and on... we live in TV from June through December and by December we are ready for a good snowfall so we can snowmobile and snowshoe!