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Originally Posted by mneumann02
We close on our new home in Pinellas July 8. Since we still work part time in St. Louis, we will stay when we can and rent this winer (hopefully). Seeking any and all advice including:
-hiring a grass cutter
-best way to rent the home out for a few months
.what do you put the thermostat on when you are not there for a couple of months in summer/winter
-homeowner's insurance
-what cycle to put the sprinklers on
-If I buy a small car and leave it there, as a Missouri resident I assume I license it in Missouri.
-eventually where to buy a golf cart
Thanks all. We've already met lots of people including our neighbors and everyone has been genuinely wonderful.
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Grass cutter, use who your neighbors use as that will make sure it gets done. If you have someone no one around you uses, you will find your grass long and uncut at some point.
To rent for January, February, and March is very easy. Just place an ad on this site. More is hard work, but can be done.
Set thermostat around 85 degrees in summer and 60 degrees in the winter. Adding a humidistat is also a very good idea. Pays for itself in a couple months.
Hire a home watch person. Your insurance will require it. Redwitch on this forum is a good choice. She will adjust your sprinkler timing as needed. And it needs it often.
For insurance there is many choices. Villages Insurance, State Farm, Allstate, and USAA, and many others. Perhaps who you use at home if they insure there.
Yes, register the car where you live.
Buy your golf cart used for your first one. You will than decide what it is you like and can sell it and buy a new one. You will only lose a few hundred and be able to know what your personal preference is. Once you decide and want a new one, for gas, go Yamaha and go to Carts and Clubs in Ocala. Electric go for a new Club Car or EZ-Go. Both are good and have local dealerships.