[Velvet]

Well my internet tells me how many devices are using it, the water bill indicates how much water has been use, and the doorbell camera and back outside camera indictates what’s going on. I never rent to any one, this is for my information only. But you are correct, even if a car parks on my driveway both Empty Nest from The Villages Property Management and two of my neighbors call me to see if it is ok?

As far as renting in January on a budget, I would do the Lifestyle visit myself. It is the best way to find out what TV has to offer.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by La lamy

A buddy and his brother have rented a 3 bdrm 2 bath for $6000 in January. He's looking for someone else or a couple to share the house for $2000. Send me a private message if you're interested.

Wow, that’s nice.
The landlord priced the rent for a couple. So now the landlord will have to pay for more water and electricity and extra wear and tear.

All tenants should be on lease

Hope landlord has a no sublet clause.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Gunther

Anyone know of a home available for Jan for under $3K with a golf cart and golf?
We figure we should probably try a whole month before we make any rash decisions.

Thanks

We are looking for a new 4WD SUV without computer chips and a 5 speed manual transmission for under $20K. I think we are both SOL! Hope you find the rental.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by lawgolfer

Do a LifeStyle visit for two weeks. For $160/night (when I last checked the price), The Villages gives you a nearly new 3 bdrm home, a golf cart, two bicycles, and a lot of freebies.

You do not have to sit through a sales pitch. You meet a representative at the Brownwood sales office. He/she hands you a paper bag with keys, garage door opener, a map etc and leads you to the house, answers your questions, points out locations on the map, tells you to call if you need anything, and leaves. You'll never again see the rep unless you want to. LifeStyle visitors are treated like royalty. If you need anything--a tee time etc, the rep will see that you get it. You'll even have a newspaper on the driveway every morning.

**I just checked. Current price in January is $179/night

When we did our 2nd Lifestyle visit last November the max allowed was 7 nights. I don’t think that has changed.

[DeweyBeach]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

We are looking for a new 4WD SUV without computer chips and a 5 speed manual transmission for under $20K. I think we are both SOL! Hope you find the rental.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by lawgolfer

Do a LifeStyle visit for two weeks. For $160/night (when I last checked the price), The Villages gives you a nearly new 3 bdrm home, a golf cart, two bicycles, and a lot of freebies.

You do not have to sit through a sales pitch. You meet a representative at the Brownwood sales office. He/she hands you a paper bag with keys, garage door opener, a map etc and leads you to the house, answers your questions, points out locations on the map, tells you to call if you need anything, and leaves. You'll never again see the rep unless you want to. LifeStyle visitors are treated like royalty. If you need anything--a tee time etc, the rep will see that you get it. You'll even have a newspaper on the driveway every morning.

**I just checked. Current price in January is $179/night

Lifestyle visit is probably your best option at this late date. You can see and learn a lot about TV in two weeks.

[jeffpash@aol.com]

Originally Posted by Gunther

Anyone know of a home available for Jan for under $3K with a golf cart and golf?
We figure we should probably try a whole month before we make any rash decisions.

Thanks

I may have something that will work for you but need more information. # of guests etc.

[dougjb]

In reading through these posts, I am finding some very ambitious pricing. Sure, you can spend a lot of money for a seasonal rental. Many are about 3k per month. But, can you find a suitable house for less? You sure can! We have done if for years. But, I have also found that we have had to take different rentals over the years because landlords simply sell their properties when they can't find suitable renters at the exorbitant prices they wish to get.

We recently had that happen with my need for a December rental. We have never paid more than $1750 for the month with a golf cart included. They have ranged from courtyard villas to designer homes. All have been lovely. But, the last landlord sold his house this year.

So, We need to secure a December rental between 44 and 466 for this year. We are quiet, non pet owning. We don't smoke. Anyone have a blank in their rental income for December that they would like to fill with a responsible couple. This could be an ongoing year to year type of situation. PM me if you have such a place

[laboutj]

Originally Posted by dougjb

In reading through these posts, I am finding some very ambitious pricing. Sure, you can spend a lot of money for a seasonal rental. Many are about 3k per month. But, can you find a suitable house for less? You sure can! We have done if for years. But, I have also found that we have had to take different rentals over the years because landlords simply sell their properties when they can't find suitable renters at the exorbitant prices they wish to get.

We recently had that happen with my need for a December rental. We have never paid more than $1750 for the month with a golf cart included. They have ranged from courtyard villas to designer homes. All have been lovely. But, the last landlord sold his house this year.

So, We need to secure a December rental between 44 and 466 for this year. We are quiet, non pet owning. We don't smoke. Anyone have a blank in their rental income for December that they would like to fill with a responsible couple. This could be an ongoing year to year type of situation. PM me if you have such a place

You paid $1750 for a place with a golf cart in the villages December of 2022? Was it a single room? The prices have skyrocketed since just before covid. We had rented our house out for a few months when we bought in 2020 and June - August of 2020 was $2000/month. Jan-March was almost $5000. If we were renting it now it would be in the $5500-$6000 range for those months, and that does not include a golf cart

[Toymeister]

You'd be surprised by the lowball offers that you get sometimes. I once had an offer for 37.00 a night including taxes. My philosophy is if you are that cheap my half a million dollar investment property isn't the right fit for you and I'll just keep it vacant.

Adjusted for inflation and season I'd say the same to $58 a night (1750/mo).

[Normal]

There are a large volume of rental properties evolving from lack of pre owned sales caused by the latest housing slump. You are a little late to be looking any ways. Hold off a little bit. You may find some good deals in early December? The softness of the economy will show some bottom soon.

[MrChip72]

All it takes is a quick look on local rental sites like RFAV and you'll see there's 44 total rentals available for January. The cheapest ones I've seen there are around $5000 and there's very few of those. Most are closer to $6000.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by dougjb

In reading through these posts, I am finding some very ambitious pricing. Sure, you can spend a lot of money for a seasonal rental. Many are about 3k per month. But, can you find a suitable house for less? You sure can! We have done if for years. But, I have also found that we have had to take different rentals over the years because landlords simply sell their properties when they can't find suitable renters at the exorbitant prices they wish to get.

We recently had that happen with my need for a December rental. We have never paid more than $1750 for the month with a golf cart included. They have ranged from courtyard villas to designer homes. All have been lovely. But, the last landlord sold his house this year.

So, We need to secure a December rental between 44 and 466 for this year. We are quiet, non pet owning. We don't smoke. Anyone have a blank in their rental income for December that they would like to fill with a responsible couple. This could be an ongoing year to year type of situation. PM me if you have such a place

Ok but surprised people would accept so little during peak system.

[dougjb]

Originally Posted by laboutj

You paid $1750 for a place with a golf cart in the villages December of 2022? Was it a single room? The prices have skyrocketed since just before covid. We had rented our house out for a few months when we bought in 2020 and June - August of 2020 was $2000/month. Jan-March was almost $5000. If we were renting it now it would be in the $5500-$6000 range for those months, and that does not include a golf cart

The house was a beautifully appointed 3 BR/@ BA designer home in a lovely neighborhood between 44 and 466A. It had a newish gas well maintained cart, two car garage and a golf cart garage. I rented it for multiple years but 1750 was the highest I paid. It started at 1500.

You may get your price. But, when you ask too much, you will simply have an empty house. This landlord decided an income flow was better than reaching for the stars especially with a good, clean, quiet, repeat tenant! The house was always left cleaner than when I found it!

[dougjb]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Ok but surprised people would accept so little during peak system.

I am surprised anyone would rent such a high rent place, given than many landlords scrimp and try to nickel and dime their tenants.

I once had a landlord rent me a December rental in which there was no heat (the heat pump and back up were totally non functional) and the refrigerator had a lot of left over debris. Moreover, the microwave activated by itself in the middle of night and issued a warning beep that then displayed there was a short in the unit. The landlord stated he knew about the short. That unit was the smallest (2 BR) and most expensive I spent for a December rental.