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Originally Posted by DBChris (Post 2050678)

Let's talk financials and I'll state the obvious. Where is a 24 y/o going to come up with the money to buy a house here?

Apparently quite a number have it figured out;

• U.S. homeownership rate by age 2021 | Statista

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Originally Posted by DBChris (Post 2050678)

Let's talk financials and I'll state the obvious. Where is a 24 y/o going to come up with the money to buy a house here?

Quite honestly, this is a myopic response. You are clearly stating this based on where you are from and your experiences.

I know a few 20-somethings with VERY good, high paying remote jobs. I know one guy who invested in his first 4-plex apartment building at age 21 (lives in one, rents out three), and is on his way to owning a slew of rental units.

If OP is from a high value region (like California), then coming up with $300,000 is not a lot of money when the median home price is in the 700-800,000's. Heck, $500,000 won't even buy you a small run down condo in a dump of an Orange County neighborhood like Stanton or Santa Ana.

My nephew is a real estate agent and in his middle-20's, He is doing quite well (especially in this market) and selling 2 homes a month for the last few years. With an average commission of $10,000 (at 1.5% after costs, etc.), he's making $20K/month for past two years. That's $250,000 a year. So in the past two years he has grossed half a million dollars. He's a saver, so $300,000 (cash) for a Villages home is not out of the realm of reality.

As long as you help me with the gardening, trash, washing of cars, maintenance of golf cart, putting up and taking down Christmas decorations...WELCOME!!!!

And look at how many here took the bait.

Hope you will be on our softball team.

Making sure silence does not get mistaken for consent!

Visit mom and dad

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Originally Posted by LuvtheVillages (Post 2050601)

When my daughter comes to visit, Villagers we do not know come up to her and say “Yay, a young person! Can you help me with my iPhone?”

Be prepared to assist all your neighbors with their electronics.

How long is a visit 6 months is not a visit

Why would you want to live here At your age?

I would welcome you as a neighbor. With that being said ... I don't think you would be happy for very long. I am retired and I find myself going to Tampa/Clearwater to find any nightlife.

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Originally Posted by youngvillagertobe (Post 2050598)

I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

WELCOME! We need more diversity here in The Villages......

You probably would not enjoy living in the Villages. Who wants to live around a bunch of Old people?

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Originally Posted by mrf0151 (Post 2050715)

And look at how many here took the bait.

:agree:

You don't say WHY you want to live in The Villages or what you would do here? Do you enjoy "hanging out" with your older people- grandparents, parents?
I think neighbors would love to have you around to help with things-- tech issues etc.
My son lived here for a while in his 30's. He found it difficult to meet professional people and to earn a good salary.s

Can't use sports pools at your age. Not sure about other amenities.

The 80/20 rule is the law and applies here