[franapn]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drea

Hi Fran, I sold my house last summer, packed everything I wanted to take in a PODS and had no problem finding a rental for 3 months. A smooth transition AND I didn't have to pack/move twice. I too kept my "stuff" as I wanted my things around me and just "filled in" with a few Florida accents. The rental actually changed my mind about what size/style house I wanted. Once I found the right house, cleaned, painted, then sent for the PODS and moved right in. Come on down, we're all waiting for you here!

I had originally looked in pods and that would cost about 4k and i would have to move everything in and out and i have big furniture so i would have to pay for people to load and unload. when i checked into moving companies they charge 5k to do all the loading and unloading. i see your name is Dr. Drea are you a medical doctor, i am a nurse practitioner and looking to work when i get there. what village do you live in

[newgirl]

Keep furniture! Empty homes sell for much less! Sold homes for 20 yrs...

[Carlsondm]

If you have expensive furniture that you love, really love...consider bring it. We did and are glad we did. Moving would have cost $10,000 from Michigan and no way would we find Navaho furniture in TV for that. We are not into the teal and turquoise stuff either.
We ordered some living room furniture and waited 3-4 months. Patio furniture took longer. We were blessed with the artistic furniture from our tiny home up north and enjoyed waiting for the rest.

The supply chain was broken during the pandemic. Be ready for a long wait unless you shop for things in stock. I would ship a few key items down if they are special or high quality and can work with the coastal feel down here. That way it will feel like home when you get here.. and while you wait for the rest of the furniture.

We were told to sell everything too, and are glad for the 20% we brought down. We regret selling all of the tools.

[robertsonsusan]

Originally Posted by franapn

I am going to be selling my home in NJ. I am going to be moving most of my furniture to TV. I would like to rent for 2-3 months, look around, see which areas i like, where i may work, and then purchase a house. I am trying to figure out if A: I should rent an unfurnished and move my stuff there and then move to the house i purchase. or B move my stuff to storage and rent a furnished house. C: rent 3 houses over 3 months in 3 different areas sumpter, brownwook, and spanish springs and see which i like best. So many options, not sure which is best. What are your thoughts? Thanks so much, i cant wait to get there no more jersey winters.
Fran

I totally agree with retired guy. I’d look for a furnished rental near Lake Sumter Landing (LSL). I’d rent a 3/2, with two-car garage w/I 1 mile of LSL. Call 352-408–4430 if you would like more information.

[rjm1cc]

I would go for 3 homes in 3 months.
Might find a NJ storage location. Could be easier. I would look at Pods too. You could line up unloading labor in fl since you will be here.
Downsize. Figure out what you will want and in what room. I would tend toward new furniture. If you will be going back and forth several times you might be able to move your cloths and some kitchen stuff each trip.
You should be able to find a local charity to take things you do not want. I have used the ones that send a truck to your home and pick up.