I was a lessor in the Villages for several years. We bought a villa in McClure for investment purposes and rented it out while we were in Michigan only using it ourselves sporadically. Renting month to month in the off season will not be hard to do. In my experience plenty of units are available. Once January hits its another story. Many want a 3 month block and won't split the months up and you need to secure those months about a year in advance. I feel that if you were interested in buying and wish to do so before January than I would suggest that after renting for 2 months you should start looking. If you wait until Nov 30th to make a decision on where you want to be you will never get in on time. And trying to find a short term rental for January at that late date would be difficult. I suggest renting in Richmond which is considered "south" close to everything south south but also only less than 10 minute golf cart drive to Brownwood. And then pick a village close to LSL that will also give you a feel for the Spanish Springs area.
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Originally Posted by Coop63
Thank you, this is a great idea. Hope you don't mind asking a couple more questions. Sounds like there will be a lot of rentals available in the off-months? This would include access to the amenities as well? Is that what you meant by "ID"? One concern would be stretching this into "snowbird season". I would guess rentals are harder to find and more expensive. Thanks again.
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