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Originally Posted by golfing eagles
I don't know what the average STR renter is like since I live nowhere near one. But it seems that the posts by those who live nearby dispute the "polite visitor" narrative. Inconsiderate renters who block parking, litter, have loud parties until 3 AM, disrespect their property and so on does not fit into my concept of "polite visitors".
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I think it all comes down to whether you are a homeowner living in your primary residence or a landlord renting out their investment houses. If you are a homeowner you want peace and quiet, if you are a landlord you want the highest return on your investment. Short term rentals can return much more money to a landlord than a monthly rental. For example, since most monthly renters come in the winter, the monthly rents for a Villages home in the off season can be $1500 a month. Compare that to $150 per night for short term stays. I think these short term rentals are very popular with landlord investors due to their higher returns. Why stay in a hotel when you can rent a whole house for five days? I wonder why the motel and hotel companies don’t seem to be concerned about this intrusion into their business model.