[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

I believe you will find that there are no deed restrictions regarding this matter.

See posts 46 and 56.

[oldtimes]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Is it that "they" don't like renters and snowbirds or is it that "they" are less interested in investing in a relationship that is going to end in a week or a month?

We are not talking about a week or a month, we are talking about DAILY renters like Motel6

[Cybersprings]

Originally Posted by oldtimes

We are not talking about a week or a month, we are talking about DAILY renters like Motel6

Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding. We have a winner. See post #57

[Cybersprings]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Is it that "they" don't like renters and snowbirds or is it that "they" are less interested in investing in a relationship that is going to end in a week or a month?

While the renter is looking for friendship or things to do for his month or week here, I have things that keep me busy all year round. Sure, I could drop what I am doing to make a new friend and cultivate a new relationship but why would I do that knowing full well it is going to end? I certainly can and will be friendly towards a stranger in the area but I'm not likely to develop a friendship with someone who is only here for a minute.

Snowbirds and longer-term renters are a different story. They will be here for a while and, in the case of snowbirds and some renters, they will be coming back. I generally look forward to seeing someone I recognize and someone who has been here a while.

I don't feel that I am biased against renters, I just recognize that they are people who are not going to be in my life long term. Being friendly is quick and easy. Devoting time and developing a friendship takes longer and is (at least in my case) reserved for those who may be around for a while.

I completely understand and empathize with your perspective.
But, to answer your question in the beginning, I'm not sure. What do you think from the thread a few months back with all the posts about good riddance to the snowbirds, wish they would leave sooner?

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Cybersprings

I completely understand and empathize with your perspective.
But, to answer your question in the beginning, I'm not sure. What do you think from the thread a few months back with all the posts about good riddance to the snowbirds, wish they would leave sooner?

I think that attitude reflects poorly on the Villages and I hope I don't meet anyone that truly feels that way.

I do look forward to the absence of crowds in the restaurants and squares but I actually think the snowbirds leaving makes things worse. I almost wish the snowbirds would stay for three reasons: 1. some of them are friends and I miss them; 2. with a more stable number of customers, restaurants could ramp up to meet the needs; and 3. if the snowbirds were permanent then the "newness" of being back would wear off and there wouldn't be the rush to get back to the squares and restaurants.

[Joe C.]

Been here 7 years. Never rented before buying. Haven't had any problems with renters in our neighborhood. Most renters are older retired or retiring people who want to buy. I don't think that there is too much cause to worry.

[Karmanng]

Originally Posted by DrMack

We are purchasing in Dabney and are very excited! There is a major concern though. I have read some threads here and we know we don’t want VRBOs or short term rentals near us. Are there any places that guarantee this in the villages? We would like to take care of our new home and don’t necessarily want to to step into that kind of a mess. Any help would be appreciated.

GOOD LUCK with that! They are all over........

[vintageogauge]

there are sections south of 44 that do not allow rentals at all. Also, most of the short term rentals are villas or cottages, etc., if you are in a higher end section there won't be much of that around you, monthly or long term but not daily or weekly. We have no rentals on our street but there is one around the corner, they rent monthly and we don't even know anyone is in there, most tenants are not down here to party and make a bunch of noise, they are here to enjoy the winter weather and see what there is to see.

[Tennisfan1]

There are several neighborhoods in Marsh Bend that do not allow rentals. My sister lives on Dunham Dr and they cannot have rentals.

[Philipd411]

Originally Posted by DrMack

We are purchasing in Dabney and are very excited! There is a major concern though. I have read some threads here and we know we don’t want VRBOs or short term rentals near us. Are there any places that guarantee this in the villages? We would like to take care of our new home and don’t necessarily want to to step into that kind of a mess. Any help would be appreciated.

You and your neighbors needs to band together and buy properties that are being rented out as VRBOs or Airbnb. The fact is, these are all over the place in the villages. I have at least three near me. But not are they only in the villages they are every where even from where you moved from.

[Cybersprings]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I think that attitude reflects poorly on the Villages and I hope I don't meet anyone that truly feels that way.

I do look forward to the absence of crowds in the restaurants and squares but I actually think the snowbirds leaving makes things worse. I almost wish the snowbirds would stay for three reasons: 1. some of them are friends and I miss them; 2. with a more stable number of customers, restaurants could ramp up to meet the needs; and 3. if the snowbirds were permanent then the "newness" of being back would wear off and there wouldn't be the rush to get back to the squares and restaurants.

In my opinion all very valid points and wishing there were fewer snowbirds and more permanent residents for the reasonable reasons you stated does express a little bit of a negative bias (or maybe better termed - pference) against snowbirds, but not in an unfriendly way. I don't think any snowbird should take offense to that. And I hope more people begin to express their feelings in that type of way.

[Randall55]

Originally Posted by DrMack

We are purchasing in Dabney and are very excited! There is a major concern though. I have read some threads here and we know we don’t want VRBOs or short term rentals near us. Are there any places that guarantee this in the villages? We would like to take care of our new home and don’t necessarily want to to step into that kind of a mess. Any help would be appreciated.

There is no guarantee rentals will not be in your area. But, if you purchased a designer home, chances are you will have more permanent residents. Good Luck! Wishing you the best!

[Randall55]

Originally Posted by oldtimes

We are not talking about a week or a month, we are talking about DAILY renters like Motel6

Silly me! I thought the OP wanted suggestions on areas that do not have VRBOS or STRS. Is there an area you recommend to answer the concern?

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by roypw

It’s a shame there is such bias against renters. Like posted above, many if not most home owners rented before buying. We have rented maybe a dozen times a month or 2 at a time and I must admit we were really disappointed that residents were not more friendly. We absolutely loveThe Villages but at the time couldn’t buy for family reasons but the fact that the residents seemed so UNFRIENDLY made us delay our decision even more.. We were great renters and stayed in some beautiful homes. We tried to establish neighborhood friendships with no luck at all, very unfriendly place. It wasn’t until recently we realized there was this renter bias. Not fully understanding it sure gave us a bad impression. Think about it the next time you aren’t friendly and welcome a renter. Like us they may feel they are residents just waiting for the right time to buy. We probably would have a house in The Villages if residents would have been more friendly.

If you look for something hard enough, odds are you'll find it.

We rented several times here before buying, and our experiences couldn't have been better. No problems with resident owners. Quite the opposite in fact: some went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Our experiences with locals were in fact one of the primary reasons for us moving here. In all honesty, we made it a point to BE friendly ourselves, and found it more than reciprocated.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

Been here 7 years. Never rented before buying. Haven't had any problems with renters in our neighborhood. Most renters are older retired or retiring people who want to buy. I don't think that there is too much cause to worry.

Well said. I agree. Our community is getting large. And any number of problems concerning anything will seem like a real issue, but the number is small in percentage.