We will all answer you according to our opinion and the choices we made or have observed others making. On our first street there were only brand new homes three years ago, and no choice to build. We all bought at the same time and about a third inhabited their homes full time and the rest of us were seasonal residents. One did rent their home for a short time.
I personally think that you may as well wait to buy until you are ready. By that time you will have a better idea of the space you need and where you would like to live. Resales and new homes cost about the same and certainly not all of resales have their bond paid off.
The only months that you can count on to be rented are January, Febuary and March, but some people who post here have better luck for the rest of the time. Long term renters are always looking too.
Most of us grown up people have been taught to respect and care for things so property neglect is not a big issue, unless the tenants become ill.
My suggestion is for you to rent here until it is time to retire. Many things can happen and with the economy as it is now in such an unstable situation, who knows what crisis will occur next?
Please know that there are many, many homesites yet to be built and it will take several years, in my opinion, to get to buildout.
And also be assured that a warm welcome awaits you here in this friendly and beautiful place.
Please ask any and all questions.
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