Every time the issue of STR's and rentals comes up, folks seem to miss what's should be obvious to every business person ... 100% occupancy is and should be the Developer's goal.
Folks seem to think the Developer makes all his money selling homes, nothing could be further from the truth.
The Developer owns almost every square foot of Commercial Property, in and around The Villages. Much of which has been depreciated down to zero, so the Developer will likely never sell any of it.
Population drives shopping, spending and therefore, commercial rents.
The advent of platforms like AirBnB, were a godsend for the Developer. Renters spend more money than owners or residents ... higher commercial rental rates.
Suggesting the Developer/District put restrictions on the rental of homes, is tilting at windmills.
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