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Originally Posted by Gulfcoast
I often hear people recommend renting in TV before buying. I'm curious to know who followed that advice (or wish that they did) and what they learned from renting first. Did renting change your mind about where you bought or what style home you wanted?
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We bought during a Lifestyle Preview stay. We moved many times in our life so we were experienced in knowing how to find the floor plan we wanted. Most people do not have this Much experience. We got the floor plan but got very lucky that we love the area because we only had limited understanding of the differences throughout The Villages.
Since moving here we bought two rental properties. In two years we have had five different renters book a stay and take there time to look for there future home. Based on their feedback, my recommendation would be to rent first.
There is no bad area in the Villages. However, there are better areas based on your interest and activity. The Villages are pushing the new properties in the south. They lack a Town Square and for some a golf cart ride to a Town Square and the entertainment is a must.
Golf is available everywhere but the course options do vary between the north, central and south.
My successful renters spent time picking their preferred area first then looked for the floor plan in that area. One took two years before the home they wanted hit the market. I also believe they saved money in the long run as they were not motivated buyers. They negotiated lower prices on homes they bought. Best wishes if you are looking to buy.