[graciegirl]

I can only think of one person who posts regularly on TOTV who has three homes. He has them rented most of the time and maintains one of them primarily for when his family is here with them. He is meticulous about all of them. Meticulous about everything and has excellent common sense and wonderful business sense.

Most of the people who rent here, do not rent here for the long haul but to see what they like about the area and where they want to buy....or have bought and are waiting for their home to be built or come from England or Canada and are snowbirds.

We had such a situation on our street in Hadley. The renters became owners and the owners became owner occupiers. The property was maintained perfectly.

But the friendliness? That is complex. If you are kind and friendly to others, they usually are the same back to you. People become increasingly absorbed in activities they like and may leave their intial friendships to spend time with the folks who are doin' what they are doin'. I am having a bit of a problem right now juggling the things I am invited to do and want to do. Sometimes I take the day off for a nap and revival.

And Graytop. It is true, as you age you get a few more of the aches or pains, but it makes some of us grumpy and some of not so grumpy and you better watch it, kid about general statements like that!

And...Nitehawk. This isn't really Paradise. We still have to work at our relationships and familiarity breeds contempt...sometimes. It is hard not to be happy and friendly in this beautiful place with all of the activities.

I think we all have bad days...and we are allowed.

[Graytop]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I can only think of one person who posts regularly on TOTV who has three homes. He has them rented most of the time and maintains one of them primarily for when his family is here with them. He is meticulous about all of them. Meticulous about everything and has excellent common sense and wonderful business sense.

Most of the people who rent here, do not rent here for the long haul but to see what they like about the area and where they want to buy....or have bought and are waiting for their home to be built or come from England or Canada and are snowbirds.

We had such a situation on our street in Hadley. The renters became owners and the owners became owner occupiers. The property was maintained perfectly.

But the friendliness? That is complex. If you are kind and friendly to others, they usually are the same back to you. People become increasingly absorbed in activities they like and may leave their intial friendships to spend time with the folks who are doin' what they are doin'. I am having a bit of a problem right now juggling the things I am invited to do and want to do. Sometimes I take the day off for a nap and revival.

And Graytop. It is true, as you age you get a few more of the aches or pains, but it makes some of us grumpy and some of not so grumpy and you better watch it, kid about general statements like that!

And...Nitehawk. This isn't really Paradise. We still have to work at our relationships and familiarity breeds contempt...sometimes. It is hard not to be happy and friendly in this beautiful place with all of the activities.

I think we all have bad days...and we are allowed.

Yes Gracie,...no disrespect intended....

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Graytop

Yes Gracie,...no disrespect intended....

I couldn't help funning you a bit.

[kentucky blue]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I'm curious ... How could you tell there were no rentals by walking the neighborhood? Most rental homes are identical to other homes, and many have long-term renters. Anyone that I know who owns rental properties maintains them meticulously.

Talking to the neighbors,and knocking on doors.Been in real estate business for over 30 years,not shy about getting answers to all my questions.Agree that most rental properties are well maintained, but not meticulously.I just don't see how you can generate any real cash flow after all your expenses.Buying a second property for friends and family to use is a nice luxury to have,but to own it strictly to generate positive cash flow in this market, is not an investment i would consider.

[keithwand]

We have visited twice and will be building soon and have only met friendly people so far.
There are "grumps" everywhere not just TV.
Now then when I'm 95 years old +; you youngins jst moving in can get the H... out of my way because I'm grumpy and I have seniority!
If you are 95+ right now congrats and no offense meant; seriously.

[The Village Girl]

Originally Posted by keithwand

We have visited twice and will be building soon and have only met friendly people so far.
There are "grumps" everywhere not just TV.
Now then when I'm 95 years old +; you youngins jst moving in can get the H... out of my way because I'm grumpy and I have seniority!
If you are 95+ right now congrats and no offense meant; seriously.

No kidding!!! I can't wait to me a grumpy old lady!

Oh wait... Too late!!!

[skyc6]

All I have to do is remember where I came from. I had wonderful friends and I loved my job...however---there was snow and lots of it. There was wind, ice, and tons of leaves to rake. The news at night spoke of gang drive-bys, etc. The unemployment was higher and people were worried and grumpy!
I feel so blessed to have landed here. Smile and count your blessings, people!

[skyc6]

Love the picture of the grumpy lady!! A fashion statement if I ever saw one!

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by skyc6

All I have to do is remember where I came from. I had wonderful friends and I loved my job...however---there was snow and lots of it. There was wind, ice, and tons of leaves to rake. The news at night spoke of gang drive-bys, etc. The unemployment was higher and people were worried and grumpy!
I feel so blessed to have landed here. Smile and count your blessings, people!

THIS JUST IN...........Six to eight inches coming in tonight through Friday!

The good news is.... It's too cold for the gang drive-bys... They like to stay in when it's cold!

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by The Village Girl

No kidding!!! I can't wait to me a grumpy old lady!

Oh wait... Too late!!!

Great Pic. Funny stuff.

"If you want a friend, be a friend".

People are as happy as they make up their minds to be". A Lincoln.

I'm sure there will be some people who will be grumpy due to medical problems but overall, one can chose to be with people that are happy people.

As Gracie said, we all have bad days and we are allowed.

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by The Village Girl

No kidding!!! I can't wait to me a grumpy old lady!

Oh wait... Too late!!!

Looks like you were really letting your hair down.

[kentucky blue]

Originally Posted by Posh 08

Looks like you were really letting your hair down.

Sometimes i wake up grumpy,................other times i just let her sleep.Remember never go to bed grumpy, always stay awake and plot your revenge.

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by Xavier

Huh? I mean, really, huh? You can't expect anyone to take this seriously, can you? Huh?

Xavier

Yes i do THANK YOU

[daca55]

Lots of people buy a home in TV but are not quite ready to use it because they aren't retired yet or they have another comitment that prevents them from using it so they decide to rent it until they can use it. I live in a fairly new neighborhood and there are renters there for the reasons I mentioned. Eventually these homes that are rented won't be. I have met some very nice people who are renters and some were from NY and they were very friendly.

[jgbama]

Having rented seven times, for a week at a time, we've hardly ever seen neighbors outside to meet them. You don't' get more friendly or outgoing than me and even my golfing buddy who comes with us commented about never seeing people outside or on their "screen porch", ugh sorry, I meant lanai!

We are so happy when we are there, we can't do anything but smile, wave and enjoy talking with everyone about TV! We are hoping to be frogs this year, so get ready for two jubilent, friendly and excited additions to the "family"!

One thing people enjoy about us "rednecks" is our "hold my beer and watch this" spirit. I promise those years are behind me now, so no need to worry about another "Evil Knievel" on the cart paths!