[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

And they own the bank, interior decorating place and all of that real estate they rent out.

THERE IS NO SHAME IN THAT. That is economics 101.

[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by birdawg

The most beautiful place to live, managed by the most professional organization in the country. Would you want the villages run by politicians?

It already is, to a large extent

[DIver0258]

Not sure if the topic by The Villages Newcomers is a legitimate concern. Appears to be an attempt to bolster their You Tube channel. I'm not sure if everyone understands how profits from a You Tube channel work. The more subscribers, likes, & total watch count generate advertising revenue for You Tube hence money in the channel owners pocket. Really don't watch their channel, topics they cover don't interest me.

[fastboat]

Originally Posted by birdawg

The most beautiful place to live, managed by the most professional organization in the country. Would you want the villages run by politicians?

Until the last election is was, pretty much owned and told what to do by the developer. Hopefully the new ones will represent the people not the developer as in the past.

[Nick B]

Originally Posted by RICH1

Could mr. Donald Trump Florida Resident and developer buy the Villages? Could be the answer some are looking for! Casinos can take care of our Roads & Bridges.. just saying.

Was he a failure at casinos?

[jbrown132]

What do you think all these apartments they want to build are all about. In the words of Cousin Eddie, “ It’s the gift that keeps on giving all year round”.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by RICH1

Could mr. Donald Trump Florida Resident and developer buy the Villages? Could be the answer some are looking for! Casinos can take care of our Roads & Bridges.. just saying.

Three of his casinos went bankrupt..... why do you think this one wouldn't?

[jjp2532]

Originally Posted by birdawg

The most beautiful place to live, managed by the most professional organization in the country. Would you want the villages run by politicians?

Totally agree. Lack of politicians is one reason I love this place, the developers have a successful business and good for them. We all benefit from their planning.

[jbrown132]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

Three of his casinos went bankrupt..... why do you think this one wouldn't?

Any real estate developer will have endeavors that will not make it, as will any large corporation. I can guarantee you companies like GE, Lockheed Martin, etc. have had divisions of company that did not make it. That’s why the tax laws are written the way they are. It allows theses companies to write off losses so the can continue to invest in other ventures. This is what grows the economy and employs people. I can guarantee you the developers do no have much of their own money invested in the development of The Villages. I am sure much of it is supplied by banks or investors. What do you think would happen to The Villages if a major recession were to hit. Building would stop, hundreds of new homes would remain unsold. Businesses in the towns would close up. But in the end the developers would not loose their personal fortunes as it would be the banks and investors who would take it on the chin. It’s just the way business works.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Why would anyone change a good business plan? And there is no shame in a "for profit" business.

Right on !! Everyone living here either invested for profit, worked for money, or inherited money. And whichever it was, I'd bet my bank account no one ever said "Oh, you're paying me too much, please take some back."

[rustyp]

Warren Buffett says buy low sell high. That's also a winning strategy.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Nick B

Was he a failure at casinos?

And something else.....

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

THERE IS NO SHAME IN THAT. That is economics 101.

I agree 100%. They are very smart business people.

[Lottoguy]

DJT has other problems. Namely SDNY and his failing businesses.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Warren Buffett says buy low sell high. That's also a winning strategy.

Or buy high sell low and make it up in volume.