[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by Laker14

How about if I read YOUR post, to which I was responding, "Ace".

"THE MONTH OF MAY"....that's one month, ACE.
And why do you care?
Those 4 years he did his renting he was not in TV 44 months. That's 44 months not paying taxes, amenity fees, etc etc etc.

The month of May for four years! Don’t start talking about how much money he would have spent on a house because if he had saved that rental money and expenditures FOR FOUR YEARS rather than coming here and blowing it he would just now be buying said house so your argument is irrelevant

[Craig Vernon]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

How does somebody hit into you on an all par 3 course? Did he not have his glasses on or were your tee shots way wide ?

The guy was standing on the tee and his ball rolled across my feet four feet from the green. Some folks are just eh, Ignorant, but one bad apple does not a day make.

[thevillages2013]

Just curious if there is a “go fund me “ account associated with this OP. I know for one I am willing to give $5 to get another resident that can’t quite afford it yet. Of course I would need to know their qualifications for negotiating roundabouts, picking up dog poop and most importantly never (AND I MEAN NEVER) ) putting a white cross in their front yard( although I have one in my front yard) !

[Craig Vernon]

Originally Posted by Laker14

My wife and I were lucky enough to be exposed to TV around 2007 when friends of ours from Upstate NY bought in Largo, and had us visit several times. Wife wasn't sure it was THE PLACE for her, so we rented for 3 winter seasons before we actually bought. Renting is not a bad deal. By the time you pay for maintenance, taxes, amenities, furniture, insurance etc etc you can rent for 3 or 4 months and be well under the monthly drain of a second home in TV.
However you miss out on any property value increase (which isn't guaranteed, of course), but what we found even more troubling was the difficulty of finding rentals in the high season, which is when we really wanted to be here.
We are now in TV 7+months of the year. We love it. Glad we did it. But we are also very glad we rented those years to be sure it's what we wanted, and we learned a lot about what Villages and locations were best for us.

I'm glad you enjoyed your month here. We've spent 4 full winters here now, and we feel we are still learning about new opportunities for activities. I came for golf, then found pickleball, and last winter discovered I love the lap swimming in the sports pools. There is definitely more to do than there is time available.

Good luck with your dream.

Thanks for your nice comments and for sharing your experience with me. You did exactly what I hope to do within the next two years. Have a great day!

[Craig Vernon]

Thanks for the positive responses and for sharing your comments. Enjoy all you have and my wife and I will see you all next time.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Laker14

My wife and I were lucky enough to be exposed to TV around 2007 when friends of ours from Upstate NY bought in Largo, and had us visit several times. Wife wasn't sure it was THE PLACE for her, so we rented for 3 winter seasons before we actually bought. Renting is not a bad deal. By the time you pay for maintenance, taxes, amenities, furniture, insurance etc etc you can rent for 3 or 4 months and be well under the monthly drain of a second home in TV.
However you miss out on any property value increase (which isn't guaranteed, of course), but what we found even more troubling was the difficulty of finding rentals in the high season, which is when we really wanted to be here.
We are now in TV 7+months of the year. We love it. Glad we did it. But we are also very glad we rented those years to be sure it's what we wanted, and we learned a lot about what Villages and locations were best for us.

I'm glad you enjoyed your month here. We've spent 4 full winters here now, and we feel we are still learning about new opportunities for activities. I came for golf, then found pickleball, and last winter discovered I love the lap swimming in the sports pools. There is definitely more to do than there is time available.

Good luck with your dream.

People are people. One of my friends has said as they get older they do not get better they get worse. Weak self esteem people seem to have the need to inform others how bright they are and how stupid others are. Hearing? What did they say? Of any value.

Far as SHOPPING, Belles-the Men's section sit in the corner and shut up while your wife shops.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by DAVES

People are people. One of my friends has said as they get older they do not get better they get worse. Weak self esteem people seem to have the need to inform others how bright they are and how stupid others are. Hearing? What did they say? Of any value.

Far as SHOPPING, Belles-the Men's section sit in the corner and shut up while your wife shops.

Bealls

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by Laker14

Gee, no. Somehow I got to be 70 years old and never understood the idea of a down payment. Thanks for explaining it to me.
I wasn't counting eating out and golf and "wife shopping" since that is immaterial to the process of buying a home. However, even if you count those things, 5K is 20% of 25K. Nice houses here abound for 25K, for sure.
Or, maybe he pays a few extra points and gets a 5% down mortgage, he can now buy a 100K home. Lots of those available in TV now as well.

Next time I need a life coach, I'll be sure to PM you.

I might need his number too. Feeling like I need some advice. lol

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by npwalters

I might need his number too. Feeling like I need some advice. lol

If you agree with him and haven’t read everything I will be glad to help you