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Originally Posted by Denverdame
We are not snowbirds but like to go back to Denver for a few months per year. My husband is worried about renting our home here. Can anyone speak to if they have had problems with adult renters? We also have a pool . I’m curious what a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with golf cart and pool would typically rent for. Thanks in advance.
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We found that the months you want to leave are the months you won’t find renters. Jan-Mar can rent for up to $7000 a month, Jun—Aug <$1000 if you are lucky to find someone.
We did rent our home Jan - Apr and made enough money to pay the annual expenses but the other months like Oct - Dec, which is very nice weather in FL and cheaper things like golf is when we were here. You will have to pay sales tax to FL if you rent for <6 months. Insurance will be higher and don’t not tell them. Something happens and they may not cover the loss. You personal stuff needs to be packed up and locked away. Even things like toilet paper and paper towels, 2-3 in the baths and in the kitchen and the rest locked up.
I would never rent out my home again, I would consider having a 2nd property nearby where I can meet the tenants, check up on them occasionally during the months they are there and would never have an AirBNB and be my own manager.