Searching for Room for Rent

[Erihans]

Hello. I'm looking for a room to rent by end of September in the Wildwood or Lady Lake, FL areas. I'm a male in my mid-20's and also a healthcare professional. I'm not like most males my age as I'm very friendly, outgoing, and clean. No criminal background. I have over 3 years of housekeeping experience so your house would be kept in good shape. All I ask is I have access to a private bedroom, private bathroom, shared use of kitchen, laundry, and mailbox, and a parking space. Please comment your phone number and address with serious inquiries if interested or if you know of anything. Thanks!

[tophcfa]

Be aware that if you find someone to rent you a room in their Villages home, while they are living there at the same time, then your landlord is violating their deed restrictions. Homes are considered single family residential so homeowners are not allowed to rent out rooms to non family members while living there. Also, that would be considered running a business out of the home, which would also violate a deed restriction. That's not to say that someone will not rent you a room, but it is against two deed restrictions. Same goes for those renting rooms through AIRBNB while simultaneously living in the home.

[ohiosbestus]

Look in Monday thru Wednesday in the Villages daily Sun. There was someone looking for a roommate in their home. They may have not found anyone yet. If you dont have those papers you might be able to go online at the newspaper.

[graciegirl]

Hello. I'm looking for a room to rent by end of September in the Wildwood or Lady Lake, FL areas. I'm a male in my mid-20's and also a healthcare professional. I'm not like most males my age as I'm very friendly, outgoing, and clean. No criminal background. I have over 3 years of housekeeping experience so your house would be kept in good shape. All I ask is I have access to a private bedroom, private bathroom, shared use of kitchen, laundry, and mailbox, and a parking space. Please comment your phone number and address with serious inquiries if interested or if you know of anything. Thanks!

Well since you are a health care professional you must be aware there is a pandemic and social distancing is much healthier than renting rooms to people who are not family.

[Dgizzi]

A little snarky, are we?????
Not really!! He shouldn’t be ALLOWED to live in the Villages. He is only 20 and not a family member first of all. And yes why would someone want to rent a room to a healthcare worker at this time.

[Eg_cruz]

Well since you are a health care professional you must be aware there is a pandemic and social distancing is much healthier than renting rooms to people who are not family.
Always nice to have a helping hand

[Eg_cruz]

Not really!! He shouldn’t be ALLOWED to live in the Villages. He is only 20 and not a family member first of all. And yes why would someone want to rent a room to a healthcare worker at this time.
First of all age minimum is 19 so he’s ALLOWED second get off your entitlement horse and I don’t know maybe try to be a positive outlook for a young man. Could you image people being this ugly to you at that age. FYI I am he works in The Villages. I swear half the people in The Villages forget that they used to be young and work For a living. .....smh such a shameful attitude

[La lamy]

Be aware that if you find someone to rent you a room in their Villages home, while they are living there at the same time, then your landlord is violating their deed restrictions. Homes are considered single family residential so homeowners are not allowed to rent out rooms to non family members while living there. Also, that would be considered running a business out of the home, which would also violate a deed restriction. That's not to say that someone will not rent you a room, but it is against two deed restrictions. Same goes for those renting rooms through AIRBNB while simultaneously living in the home.

Wow, didn't know this. I was about to give the OP 2 names of Airbnb hosts in The Villages. I guess I better not throw them under the bus!

[itsaly]

Not really!! He shouldn’t be ALLOWED to live in the Villages. He is only 20 and not a family member first of all. And yes why would someone want to rent a room to a healthcare worker at this time.

He stated he is looking in the Wildwood and Lady Lake area, not The Villages. As for him being a healthcare worker; most are much more conscious of the precautions needed to protect others in the home.

He was simply asking for a little help finding a place.

[Girlcopper]

Be aware that if you find someone to rent you a room in their Villages home, while they are living there at the same time, then your landlord is violating their deed restrictions. Homes are considered single family residential so homeowners are not allowed to rent out rooms to non family members while living there. Also, that would be considered running a business out of the home, which would also violate a deed restriction. That's not to say that someone will not rent you a room, but it is against two deed restrictions. Same goes for those renting rooms through AIRBNB while simultaneously living in the home.
No doubt its done all the time. Your neighbors will just think you have a large extended family

[Girlcopper]

Not really!! He shouldn’t be ALLOWED to live in the Villages. He is only 20 and not a family member first of all. And yes why would someone want to rent a room to a healthcare worker at this time.
Who cares? If they want to take the chance. Money is tight for many people now

[danonslinkard]

I’m sure you’ll find someone to rent you a room. Disregard the person lecturing about deed restrictions, there are a select few in The Villages that have nothing better to do than to intrude in other’s business.

[Erihans]

Serious inquiries only please. Thanks!

[Veiragirl]

Not really!! He shouldn’t be ALLOWED to live in the Villages. He is only 20 and not a family member first of all. And yes why would someone want to rent a room to a healthcare worker at this time.

He said wildwood or lady lake. Not the Villages

[airstreamingypsy]

Not really!! He shouldn’t be ALLOWED to live in the Villages. He is only 20 and not a family member first of all. And yes why would someone want to rent a room to a healthcare worker at this time.

He asked about Wildwood and Lady Lake, not The Villages.

[justjim]

Sorry I don’t have any rooms for rent. But I see nothing in my deed restrictions that would keep me from renting out a room to you. Good luck and thanks for being a health care worker during the pandemic.

[merrymini]

First of all age minimum is 19 so he’s ALLOWED second get off your entitlement horse and I don’t know maybe try to be a positive outlook for a young man. Could you image people being this ugly to you at that age. FYI I am he works in The Villages. I swear half the people in The Villages forget that they used to be young and work For a living. .....smh such a shameful attitude

There are deed restrictions and they should be honored because they exist for the benefit of the community. If you do not like those deed restrictions, move out. Obeying them has nothing to do with being young or anything else.

[gcrecco633]

I agree completely with the comments from tophcfa. TV were never intended to have homeowners rent out rooms. If TV makes an exception in this case, what about other similar requests that may come along later?? This should not be allowed.

[graciegirl]

Yes very snarky indeed.

WAIT. I do not think it is snarky to not welcome people to live in your home at this time during a pandemic. It also is not targeting young people at all and it is not being unkind or inhospitable.

MOST of us are in the age group that it becomes VERY dangerous to contract Covid-19 and MOST of us are being so careful that we are not even allowing our own loved young family members to visit right now.

I think it would be safer for this young person to have a space that is only occupied by him/her until there is an effective vaccine or a means to treat Covid-19.

If all things were normal, many people would welcome a young health care worker and it would be good for them to have extra income.

Please don't think people are snarky when they are just trying to be safe. THEIR grandchildren love them too you know.

[thelegges]

Does anyone ever read an entire post, I know it’s hard to not jump right in and make posters feel unworthy.

OP stated mid 20s, looking for lady lake or surrounding areas, or a home nearby, trying to stay near a facility

OP try the daily sun ads online. We know of 2 med students and one resident coming for their clinicals, and are living in an apartment not far from the villages.

Try calling the HR facility you will be working At. Usually you will find others just like you looking to share a place.

Being a retired healthcare worker, I understand you are coming to a new area, usually not by choice. Try to ignore some comments from here, sadly some may end up in your care. There are many old healthcare workers here that understand your needs.... Good Luck and thank you for working during these hard times

[newgirl]

Not true!!!! As long as one person is over 55 then anyone over 19 can live there forever!!

[newgirl]

Your worried about a young person but it’s fine to go to out to eat or go to Walmart? I would trust my life with the young person every time!

[lmrk32]

Not really!! He shouldn’t be ALLOWED to live in the Villages. He is only 20 and not a family member first of all. And yes why would someone want to rent a room to a healthcare worker at this time.

Well, as an RN I must say it's okay when we are in the hospital taking care of you and your sick family members but its not ok to be in your home?
quite hypocritical and yes, snarky too.

[Ladygolfer93]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;1834544]Well since you are a health care professional you must be aware there is a pandemic and social distancing is much healthier than renting rooms to people who are not family.[/QUOTE

Do not want to be contrary or contentious, but I'm trying to follow this line of thinking. Since there is a "pandemic", "social distancing" is much "healthier" (??) than "renting rooms to non family". There fore (I guess) the "logic" is social distancing is not needed with family because...... ? Because family members can not bring or carry virus into a space, no that can't be it. Think maybe another answer on here is more fact based; renting a room could be considered sub-letting.

Anyway, to repeat, not being contentious, but I am amazed and actually interested (even though retired) in HOW people "think and reason". Seems posts these days always lead back to emotionally based elements ? It's interesting, and enlightening actually, to read not just the opinions, but the what people base their opinions on. I've noticed a trend (a result of the virus ?) toward fear that I have never noticed in past years when it was flu season. Maybe if they'd get some music going on the squares, peoples' outlooks would soar ?

[Ladygolfer93]

There is none, sadly there is always sad folks who like to put others down to make themselves feel better. This person did NOT ask for anyone’s opinions, they ask for help.

OMG another SANE person. God bless you for your ability to read and understand a post. But, honestly, you know as well as I do..... many will not carefully read, nor understand, your wise words ! This virus thing seems to be effecting a lot of minds.

[pcacace]

There are many village homes in Lady Lake. Most of the Spanish Springs area.

[FromNY]

Maybe check at the hospitals or nursing homes if they have an online bulletin board where you can post? Thank you for being in the profession.

[chriskarst]

I have a private master bedroom with bath and kitchen and laundry usage to rent. Available now in The Villages. Please contact Nan 352-350-2217; kohr240@gmail.com.

[ohiosbestus]

There is an ad in todays paper for someone wanting to rent in the villages or close by. they left a number to cal.

[bpascani]

first of all...yes, I know this is a 'Villages' talk page, but it seems there are folks that somehow are on this page, that are not Villagers. He said Lady Lake/Wildwood area. He didn't say The Villages, BUT, you DO KNOW, that renting happens here. He may not be eligible for priviledges, but doens't sound like that's what he wants...NOR, does he say he wants TV! He wants a place in the area of his work, it sounds like, and, maybe someone in TV knows of a place/situation that could work for him!! SOME FOLKS JUST NEED TO TAKE A CHILL PILL!! (OR 6!!)

[graciegirl]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;1834544]Well since you are a health care professional you must be aware there is a pandemic and social distancing is much healthier than renting rooms to people who are not family.[/QUOTE

Do not want to be contrary or contentious, but I'm trying to follow this line of thinking. Since there is a "pandemic", "social distancing" is much "healthier" (??) than "renting rooms to non family". There fore (I guess) the "logic" is social distancing is not needed with family because...... ? Because family members can not bring or carry virus into a space, no that can't be it. Think maybe another answer on here is more fact based; renting a room could be considered sub-letting.

Anyway, to repeat, not being contentious, but I am amazed and actually interested (even though retired) in HOW people "think and reason". Seems posts these days always lead back to emotionally based elements ? It's interesting, and enlightening actually, to read not just the opinions, but the what people base their opinions on. I've noticed a trend (a result of the virus ?) toward fear that I have never noticed in past years when it was flu season. Maybe if they'd get some music going on the squares, peoples' outlooks would soar ?

I am trying to follow your line of reasoning. If people will not allow or welcome their own family from away to come and visit them now during this time because they are afraid of catching the virus, it isn't likely they will want a roomer coming in and out, particularly one that is coming in and out from a health facility.

[Erihans]

Which newspaper was this?

[asianthree]

Which newspaper was this?

Usually reference to a newspaper is the daily sun. There is a previous post #28 here that does have a rental with a number to call.

[Erihans]

Hello. I'm looking for a room to rent by end of September preferably in the Wildwood or Lady Lake, FL areas. I'm a male in my mid-20's and also a healthcare professional. I'm not like most males my age as I'm very friendly, outgoing, and clean. No criminal background. I have over 3 years of housekeeping experience so your house would be kept in good shape. All I ask is I have access to a private bedroom, private bathroom, shared use of kitchen, laundry, and mailbox, and a parking space. Open to any suggestions and please comment your phone number and address with serious inquiries if interested. Thanks!

[vintageogauge]

Hello. I'm looking for a room to rent by end of September preferably in the Wildwood or Lady Lake, FL areas. I'm a male in my mid-20's and also a healthcare professional. I'm not like most males my age as I'm very friendly, outgoing, and clean. No criminal background. I have over 3 years of housekeeping experience so your house would be kept in good shape. All I ask is I have access to a private bedroom, private bathroom, shared use of kitchen, laundry, and mailbox, and a parking space. Open to any suggestions and please comment your phone number and address with serious inquiries if interested. Thanks!

This is a senior community, why would you want to rent a room here rather than in a town that would have others your age????? I for one would never trust a stranger living in my home but I'm sure there are those that will gamble their lives for a few bucks.

[Stu from NYC]

There is another recent thread about this and apparently homeowners here cannot rent to outsiders.

Also why not live amongst others your age?

[asianthree]

This is a senior community, why would you want to rent a room here rather than in a town that would have others your age????? I for one would never trust a stranger living in my home but I'm sure there are those that will gamble their lives for a few bucks.

Believe it or not every year Med students, and Residents are sent to TV for clinicals. Usually for less than a year. Some retired medical people host because they have been there themselves.

We offered our home to a post grad oncology physician, while she Came to access if TV would be a good fit.

Yep shame on her for being under 55 and coming here to take care of old people with cancer.

[Erihans]

Suggestions only please, not negativity.

[asianthree]

There is another recent thread about this and apparently homeowners here cannot rent to outsiders.

Also why not live amongst others your age?

Not true 95% of renters are from outside of TV

[vintageogauge]

Suggestions only please, not negativity.

Here's a suggestion, post this in the real estate section and also buy a Daily Sun paper as there are rooms for rent in the classifieds or try AB&B which would be the most obvious route to take. Running an ad like this in this community is at least very questionable if not weird.

[Stu from NYC]

Not true 95% of renters are from outside of TV

The OP is looking for a room not an entire house.

[vintageogauge]

Believe it or not every year Med students, and Residents are sent to TV for clinicals. Usually for less than a year. Some retired medical people host because they have been there themselves.

We offered our home to a post grad oncology physician, while she Came to access if TV would be a good fit.

Yep shame on her for being under 55 and coming here to take care of old people with cancer.

I would bet that you didn't find an ad on TOTV posted by your oncology physician, those individuals are usually guided in the right direction by others they will be working with. Your assumption is that this individual is a med student or resident physician. On the other end of the spectrum practical nurses, some of whom but not all steal from nursing home residents are also medical professionals. So again, be very cautions in answering these types of ads. It would be very easy for this individual to find a room to rent in a community such as Leesburg where there would be a more diverse population.

[asianthree]

I would bet that you didn't find an ad on TOTV posted by your oncology physician, those individuals are usually guided in the right direction by others they will be working with. Your assumption is that this individual is a med student or resident physician. On the other end of the spectrum practical nurses, some of whom but not all steal from nursing home residents are also medical professionals. So again, be very cautions in answering these types of ads. It would be very easy for this individual to find a room to rent in a community such as Leesburg where there would be a more diverse population.

Poster is asking for advice...I am happy to help out, after all even some residents here can be not on the up and up, plus if you have a rental do you really know what you are getting into.

The post grad posted on the board in oncology, plus yes she posted on TOTV, UF and VA gave her the TOTVs website. She found the community with good and but more negative than other places.

Our oldest and his wife both Doctors (mid thirties) came 5 years ago, to feel out the community to see if this would be where they would work, and live next, and retire when it came time. Didn’t mention they were doctors.

Took 3 days of TV some residents telling them they did not belong here, bringing their uncontrolled brats, and you can’t live here because of their age.. Yes there were some positive but not enough to move here. They also went to 2 other retirement communities, both community residents were receptive, and offering help as to what section had a home they would need. ( handicap accessible) They Chose NC.

TV was really the better fit for them, but not worth trouble. We have here since 07, sometimes this is not the most friendliest.

[graciegirl]

Poster is asking for advice...I am happy to help out, after all even residents here can be not on the up and up, plus if you have a rental do you really know what you are getting into.

The post grad posted on the board in oncology, plus yes she posted on TOTV, UF and VA gave her the TOTVs website. She found the community with good and but more negative than other places.

Our oldest and his wife both Doctors (mid thirties) came 5 years ago, to feel out the community to see if this would be where they would work, and live next, and retire when it came time. Didn’t mention they were doctors.

Took 3 days of TV some residents telling them they did not belong here, bringing their uncontrolled brats, and you can’t live here because of their age.. Yes there were some positive but not enough to move here. They also went to 2 other retirement communities, both community residents were receptive, and offering help as to what section had a home they would need. ( handicap accessible) They Chose NC.

TV was really the better fit for them, but not worth trouble. We have here since 07, sometimes this is not the most friendliest.

That is very sad to hear, but they couldn't live in The Villages with children under 19. Did someone call their children "uncontrolled brats"? REALLY??? Wow. What were the kids doing??? I am shocked.

[davem4616]

Hello. I'm looking for a room to rent by end of September preferably in the Wildwood or Lady Lake, FL areas. I'm a male in my mid-20's and also a healthcare professional. I'm not like most males my age as I'm very friendly, outgoing, and clean. No criminal background. I have over 3 years of housekeeping experience so your house would be kept in good shape. All I ask is I have access to a private bedroom, private bathroom, shared use of kitchen, laundry, and mailbox, and a parking space. Open to any suggestions and please comment your phone number and address with serious inquiries if interested. Thanks!


you very likely would place a homeowner in The Villages in an awkward position if they rented a room to you in their home....neighbors very well might see this as a deed restriction and drop a dime on them that it's violation

suggest that you contact the healthcare organization that you will be joining and ask them for recommendations on lodgings

[asianthree]

That is very sad to hear, but they couldn't live in The Villages with children under 19. Did someone call their children "uncontrolled brats"? REALLY??? Wow. What were the kids doing??? I am shocked.

Didn’t have kids here, old just assume...Yes and he will admit the oldest is very well mannered, but the 2 year old was a little bratty. But then again they have no children only fur babies. I guess old people here think everyone gets to have children.

[Erihans]

I already tried the Daily Sun and there isn't much listed on there for rooms to rent.

[vintageogauge]

Poster is asking for advice...I am happy to help out, after all even some residents here can be not on the up and up, plus if you have a rental do you really know what you are getting into.

The post grad posted on the board in oncology, plus yes she posted on TOTV, UF and VA gave her the TOTVs website. She found the community with good and but more negative than other places.

Our oldest and his wife both Doctors (mid thirties) came 5 years ago, to feel out the community to see if this would be where they would work, and live next, and retire when it came time. Didn’t mention they were doctors.

Took 3 days of TV some residents telling them they did not belong here, bringing their uncontrolled brats, and you can’t live here because of their age.. Yes there were some positive but not enough to move here. They also went to 2 other retirement communities, both community residents were receptive, and offering help as to what section had a home they would need. ( handicap accessible) They Chose NC.

TV was really the better fit for them, but not worth trouble. We have here since 07, sometimes this is not the most friendliest.

You are still assuming that he/she is a med student or resident and why does the individual not state what his/her profession really is. Why not state where he/she will be working or studying, Wildwood is a very large community and can be as long as a 30 minute drive to Spanish Springs from the far southern points of the community.

[vintageogauge]

I already tried the Daily Sun and there isn't much listed on there for rooms to rent.

There is an ad in there today. Where do you work or go to school, what do you mean by "medical professional" why are you not looking in Leesburg or Summerfield?

[Erihans]

I'm open to Leesburg or Summerfield. Any suggestions help.

[Kilmacowen]

Lots on Craigslist:coolsmiley:

[asianthree]

You are still assuming that he/she is a med student or resident and why does the individual not state what his/her profession really is. Why not state where he/she will be working or studying, Wildwood is a very large community and can be as long as a 30 minute drive to Spanish Springs from the far southern points of the community.

Since you are not offering a room, why do you care why the OP is here. If possible I try to offer constructive advice, as with any OP who is looking for help. Rarely do you find a medical person on a public forum say what their specialty is. With good reasons.

While I am definitely not a fan, have you looked at how many AB&Bs there are in TV. Plus the many who rent by the day. Rentals are driven by profit, and need.

I am sure where ever the OP finds a space, the owner will do a background check, and check for employment. Retirement does not make you loose common sense.

[Stu from NYC]

Since you are not offering a room, why do you care why the OP is here. If possible I try to offer constructive advice, as with any OP who is looking for help. Rarely do you find a medical person on a public forum say what their specialty is. With good reasons.

While I am definitely not a fan, have you looked at how many AB&Bs there are in TV. Plus the many who rent by the day. Rentals are driven by profit, and need.

I am sure where ever the OP finds a space, the owner will do a background check, and check for employment. Retirement does not make you loose common sense.

Could be he is trying to keep a fellow villager out of trouble. As we both know there are busybodies around here looking to report people for not following the rules here.

[shut the front door]

Good luck, OP. Ignore the folks who hate people under 50 on this board (there are many). There is not one single thing wrong with a homeowner taking a roommate. It's done all the time all over TV. Don't let the crotchety ones with no life have any bearing on yours.

[vintageogauge]

Since you are not offering a room, why do you care why the OP is here. If possible I try to offer constructive advice, as with any OP who is looking for help. Rarely do you find a medical person on a public forum say what their specialty is. With good reasons.

While I am definitely not a fan, have you looked at how many AB&Bs there are in TV. Plus the many who rent by the day. Rentals are driven by profit, and need.

I am sure where ever the OP finds a space, the owner will do a background check, and check for employment. Retirement does not make you loose common sense.
No, but age and loneliness does and that is a situation that at times is preyed upon, there are a lot of predators out there.

[Sabella]

Hello. I'm looking for a room to rent by end of September preferably in the Wildwood or Lady Lake, FL areas. I'm a male in my mid-20's and also a healthcare professional. I'm not like most males my age as I'm very friendly, outgoing, and clean. No criminal background. I have over 3 years of housekeeping experience so your house would be kept in good shape. All I ask is I have access to a private bedroom, private bathroom, shared use of kitchen, laundry, and mailbox, and a parking space. Open to any suggestions and please comment your phone number and address with serious inquiries if interested. Thanks!

Do not give out your personal information. Let common sense and your safety come first. Whoever this is should inquire about a room to rent from the school or place of employment. Also check landlord - tenant laws. I don’t know about Florida but in some states after a certain amount of time you can’t tell people to get out without going to court.

[rmeinhart]

Hello. I'm looking for a room to rent by end of September in the Wildwood or Lady Lake, FL areas. I'm a male in my mid-20's and also a healthcare professional. I'm not like most males my age as I'm very friendly, outgoing, and clean. No criminal background. I have over 3 years of housekeeping experience so your house would be kept in good shape. All I ask is I have access to a private bedroom, private bathroom, shared use of kitchen, laundry, and mailbox, and a parking space. Please comment your phone number and address with serious inquiries if interested or if you know of anything. Thanks!

Contact me at bob.meinhart@gmail.com to discuss.

[graciegirl]

I already tried the Daily Sun and there isn't much listed on there for rooms to rent.

I found a modular home for sale for $27,500 in Fruitland Park.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/Lk3339-67-Wintergreen-Dr-Fruitland-Park-FL-32731/2080359735_zpid/?mmlb=g,0

And here is one for $29K also in Fruitland Park. I know you weren't looking to buy but it might be an inexpensive option.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/31-Lakewood-Ln-Fruitland-Park-FL-34731/2077819126_zpid/?mmlb=g,13

No I don't sell real estate. We bought our first home when we were 21 years old. Just trying to think outside the box.

I wonder if that includes the land????