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Originally Posted by Cybersprings
I agree with you 100%, but they don't like the snowbird owners either, so don't take it too personally. I am going to make a prediction, at least one person is going to respond with "we are only talking about short term renters" because they do not like it when their bias is pointed out, and as if all the bias you have seen/felt does not occur all the time . Yes, this thread may be about short term rentals (but not those by the developer), but the bias in all of the other threads and in the neighborhoods is real.
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Is it that "they" don't like renters and snowbirds or is it that "they" are less interested in investing in a relationship that is going to end in a week or a month?
While the renter is looking for friendship or things to do for his month or week here, I have things that keep me busy all year round. Sure, I could drop what I am doing to make a new friend and cultivate a new relationship but why would I do that knowing full well it is going to end? I certainly can and will be friendly towards a stranger in the area but I'm not likely to develop a friendship with someone who is only here for a minute.
Snowbirds and longer-term renters are a different story. They will be here for a while and, in the case of snowbirds and some renters, they will be coming back. I generally look forward to seeing someone I recognize and someone who has been here a while.
I don't feel that I am biased against renters, I just recognize that they are people who are not going to be in my life long term. Being friendly is quick and easy. Devoting time and developing a friendship takes longer and is (at least in my case) reserved for those who may be around for a while.