Should We Rent or Should We Buy? 1st Year in THE VILLAGES FLORIDA - Part 1

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[@mikeb2777]

Whenever you change cities its a good idea to rent to learn the lay of the land. Much easier to change direction when you don't own something.

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[@billygamer3941]

Well scripted, well produced, and very informative. Thank you.

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[@soniamoreira5003]

Fantastic. By far the only video with this information. Most videos of the villages is all about owning. Thank you both for all the research you have done. Very informative.

[@IGoWhereYouGo]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! We are putting out several videos about renting... coming soon. We also do videos on 55 Plus communities. Check those out! We are still searching for the right place.

[@davidoverholt251]

Well, I am looking at the months of December, January, February, March, for rentals in Florida! I have looked at RV's, Looked at Apartments, Looked at pet friendly! And the costs are well above my pension! Even RV Parks are becoming above my pension!

[@IGoWhereYouGo]

Jan-Mar or April is high season. That's why we went with a year lease. Thanks for watching and subscribing! Keep looking! It took us 6 weeks to find the right place. Found it on trulia.com.

[@lauralampe1664]

I think you are wise to visit different 55+ communities to see what is out there. The Villages is not for everyone. Also, renting through the summer months is wise if you are thinking of living in Florida year round. I have visited The Villages several times in the summer for this reason. My longest summer visit was 2 weeks in July 2021. Tip for summer...keep an umbrella in your car & golf cart. One minute the sun is out. 10 minutes later rain is pouring down. Luckily the summer rainstorms are usually over in about 30 minutes or less. But the rain can come down hard. 🌨🌩 And watch for lightning in the summer. Central Florida has some fierce lightning in the summer.

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[@UncleDavesKitchen]

I'm from Ohio, too. I moved to Arizona and love it. It's hot, but dry in the summer. I got used to the heat quickly and it's not all that bad. I've been here for decades and wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Close to mountains, the ocean in California, Vegas, etc, but I love the solitude visiting the desert. We all have our wants and needs. One thing about Arizona is so much of the state is undeveloped, like 85% of it. Hike and camp all year round.

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[@janetpartyka5968]

I love Arizona as well. My family had a condo in the outer part of Phoenix and we visited every year. I love the solitude of the desert, the mountains, so much to see and do. The medical facilities are good as well.

[@Patrick-yh5yd]

The center of the state better for staying away from Hurricanes. but you need a good,fast road to the beach in summer.

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[@vincenta1652]

Excellent video, best advise for anyone who is interested in a future purchase at TV. I will go one step further and strongly suggest that if you have the time and funds rent for 3 to 6 months during the season to experience the so-called traffic mess and the waves of snowbirds most full-timers complain about AND 3 to 6 months during the off-season. After a year of renting we decided that The Villages is simply not for us. The main dealbreaker for us was the lack of healthcare options. Perhaps the partnership with UF and a new hospital and medical center in the works may improve this problem sometime in the future but to us it seems the TV new housing and its new population is expanding way to fast and the infrastructure is choking to try and stay in pace, right now its loosing a one-way race.

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[@janetpartyka5968]

I talked to several people and read quite bit of literature and you are right, the healthcare options are lacking. Even though we are in good shape, things come up from time to time and we want to be close to good-excellent medical facilities. The faster you get fixed up, the faster you can go out and have fun!

[@katieh193]

Thank you, that's very helpful information! It makes sense to rent if you're not sure whether you're going to end up moving there. It's a lot easier to not renew a lease than to try to sell a house after a year.

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[@Jeff-o4o]

Hi Dave & Kristy I enjoyed ur presentation😀

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[@Jeff-o4o]

I really enjoyed your video. It was very informative and me and a repair contractor really makes me think about numbers as I always dealt with numbers. Thank you both for doing that and I will be glad to watch your other videos Jeffrey Kuhn from Ohio.

[@GH-qw1cv]

Excellent video! I'm looking forward to Part 2 since we're doing a lifestyle visit this May.

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It will be out next week. We plan to do several more of these as well as covering costs. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@frankclark717]

Great information we are planning moving to Florida in late summer or fall I really like your information about renting before buying it makes sense because this will be a big move for us great video

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Thanks so much! We hope it is helpful to folks! Look for our next video on the pros and cons of renting and some negotiating tips.

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

Good move. Sounds like your researching and doing your homework. The one thing people won't tell you is that a lot of people leave Florida every day. It's definitely not for everyone and the last 7 years the cost of living in Florida has risen faster than every other state in the US. Verify everything, Florida is full of con artists and people eager to take advantage of you.

[@debrabyrd1306]

This is a great video with a lot of informative information and things to think about!!

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Thanks! Glad it was helpful! We made 3 videos in that series of renting! We also have a 8 part series on "House Hunting".😎

[@nancya8262]

Well done!! This video was both interesting and informative. You did an excellent job of laying things out and offering suggestions. I'm not even close to making these decisions yet but this is very helpful and I'll save the video for future reference. Thanks

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Thanks for watching and subscribing! Check out Part 2 as well. Look for Part 3 on Costs of Renting coming out soon!

[@sandymcallister7046]

Great video. I’m starting a 7-mos rental in May and found the Rent From A Villager site to be one of the best; plus they vetted their owners. I dealt mostly with their property manager and was able to negotiate lease terms. Looking forward to exploring the different areas before buying.

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[@DukeCador]

Very helpful--lots of good tips.

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[@craigvernon5932]

Well done. Great unique information. Go Bucks.

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[@karenglaicar5486]

Nice video, great info.

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[@lisaemerick6108]

Thanks for a really informative video!

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[@davidoverholt251]

Wow, I love you are from Ohio, and are sharing the cool aid with us!

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[@Beachtrader0007]

Sumter area was the first one I visited. Between the 6's feel claustrophobic to me. Ended up looking at homes in Dabney

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The south is really nice with all the trails! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@JenniferCasey-z6t]

Thank you very much - very informative

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[@Pamela-travels]

Thanks so much for the information!

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[@ForvoQuizlet]

Great video - very helpful for those who like to think about what they're doing.

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Thanks for watching the video. It's an option to consider.

[@meyou4843]

This was great, thank you. Are you staying after your lease is up?

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Thanks for watching! We moved! Check out our series on buying a house! House Hunting in The Villages Florida: kzbin.info/aero/PLkkPvtuYKy6WcHTUCnpsFu584bfNuiwuG

[@jansparky]

Nicely done!

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[@kathyalber9720]

Great info!!!!

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[@glennpadrick1359]

lol. Well I was way off. I probably need to pay more attention to the video when I’m watching it instead of doing house chores lol anyway, we two are looking somewhere down in the Florida area to retire to. We currently live in North Carolina so we’re not really too far away I’m retired military and my wife will be retiring from the state of North Carolina and just a few short 22 months. Yes we are counting the months. Hopefully soon we will be counting the weeks then the days and then the Hours, we are so excited for what God has for us in our next chapter of life and truth be known we are using KZbin to help us decide what may work for us. We are also watching other KZbin channels that are down in the Florida area mostly in the villages. We have friends that live in a Dell Webb community in Wilmington North Carolina, and they absolutely love it. Their house is extremelybeautiful so we are a little bit familiar with the builder. We are trying to get off the couch and start living more so we thought the villages would be the right choice for us. I will be keeping up with you guys. Best of luck to you keep those videos coming and may God bless you.

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[@lauralampe1664]

@glennpadrick. I would recommend that you & your wife do a Lifestyle Preview Visit through The Villages sales office. That is a good way to get an introduction to what The Villages Lifestyle is all about .

[@lmb4876]

I rented a house for 1 month in December 2023… I found the weather rather chilly . All the swimming pools are outside pools albeit heated to 82 degrees…still felt it was too cold ( high 50s) to take water aerobics..I would rent again but in a “shoulder” month. Oh, and the next door neighbors were party folks (drunk and were loud) who had several outside parties during my visit.

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Try again! It was a very unusually cold winter even for Florida. Thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing!

[@cshyne]

VERY helpful and THANK YOU!

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[@LindaMartin-ig7dg]

Thank you sooo much for your info!

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[@restoringbonaire]

Nice editing

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@IGoWhereYouGo some of my 20 minute videos have taken 6 hours of editing. I get it!

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Especially when you mess up the audio or video!

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

Always rent first, regardless of where your considering a move. We retired 5 years ago and our plan was to downsize and move to SW Florida. Hadn't decided on an exact city or neighborhood so we rented first. As it turns out we both decided after several months that Florida wasn't all that we thought it was gonna be for way too many reasons to list. It would be easier to list the positives. Warm winter climate, that's it. So we winter for five months in cape coral. Kept the house and rent it to military families for 1 to 2 years. We summer in Upstate NY or Maine. The rent generated from our house pays for the winter and summer rentals. It's a win win without all the nightmares of home ownership in Florida. Always rent first.

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Thanks for watching! You sound like you have a great set up! So many decision to make in retirement.

[@stevens-mn2fs]

rent from a villager property *2084* we would gladly talk with any of your viewers and are open to a long term rental with a golf cart......awersome video really informative thanks

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[@ChrisWilliams5605LS]

Looking forward to part 2

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[@lauralampe1664]

Yikes...I just did a brief search on long term...6 months or more pet friendly rentals. $2,900 per month for a 2 bedroom patio villa!😮

[@IGoWhereYouGo]

Keep looking. By May prices will go down as the high season dies down. We live in the central area and like the convenience of being between two rec centers.

[@lauralampe1664]

@IGoWhereYouGo I'm not retiring until April, 2025, just doing research in advance. I was thinking a 6 month or longer rental on a patio villa would be approx $2,200 per month. Maybe that day has come & gone. If I bought in The Villages, it would be near 466 or north of 466. I like shopping convenience & dining options.

[@SillySillySillyBunny]

Very informative. One item, how trust worthy are the rental posts. I guess I could go with one of the established Property Management Companies. My problem, is I have 3 small dogs. Used more as an Alarm then anything else. Anyway thanks

[@IGoWhereYouGo]

I would guess that 3 dogs maybe much for an individual owner to agree to but it's worth asking. Thanks for watching!

[@maxine-d5h]

Good video. You two are an adorable couple.

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[@sunshinedaisy9879]

Thank you!

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[@lauralampe1664]

New subscriber here. Excellent information to those who want to rent long-term in The Villages before buying. I plan on retiring in April, 2025, and The Villages is at the top of my list for a post retirement home. I have visited & rented short term in The Villages several times since my friend moved there in 2012. I have a good idea what area of The Villages I want to live in, but don't want to be rushed in a home purchase. Maybe I should rent first for 6 to 12 months & take my time home shopping? I also have a small dog, so I would need a pet friendly rental. What village are you renting in & do you like that area?

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We are in the central area. We like the location.

[@brettm8970]

Good video. Thanks.

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[@pedrofernandez8729]

I would rent first and see how you like it, then buy or move elsewhere.

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[@Beachtrader0007]

This is the way. Movin in june.

[@rkoleda]

Great video. I am considering renting a villages home for a month, to see how I like doing the activities. I did a weeklong lifestyle visit, last year, and enjoyed TV. But I am confused about the type passes available, and the costs to get them. Does being a renter allow me unlimited access to all activities, rec centers, and executive golf courses? What if a couple of my kids come different weeks, & stay with me to help me explore the villages? What type “pass” can they get for a couple days or a week, especially if different kids come visit at different weeks (during my monthly rental)? I’d like to let them explore both with me, and on their own doing things without me. How do I and my kids get passes, what can we each access, and what are the costs for different type passes like “resident passes” or “guest passes”. Thanks Thanks

[@IGoWhereYouGo]

The owner of the house must transfer their resident status to a renter. You, now are able to get a Resident ID which costs $50 per person. With your resident ID, you can then get Guest Passes for your kids. Not sure how it's done if it is a 1 month only rental but everyone needs to have at least a guest pass to use certain facilities and actvities. www.districtgov.org/yourdistrict/index.aspx This website will have all the details.

[@RonC-n5l]

Great video and topic discussion. What specific types of lease terms were problematic? Thanks for your comments and much appreciate your content.

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In the next video we dive deeper in pros and cons. Lawn care and tree trimming were an issue. Potable water vs irrigation. Insect and pest services. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@lauralampe1664]

​@IGoWhereYouGo in a rental home, even a one year rental, I would think the landlord would take care of lawn maintenance & tree trimming. But I guess it depends on the landlord. Definitely something to consider.

[@glennpadrick1359]

Hey guys, I just came across one of your KZbin videos about where your looking at renting or buying in the villages and then I saw another video where you guys were looking at something by Del Webb. We are a little bit familiar Del Webb because we have some friends in Wilmington North Carolina that live in a 55 in order community built by Dell Webb so my question is did you buy in the villages or did you buy from Dell Webb?

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We didn't buy yet! We are renting in The Villages and still searching other 55 Plus areas and doing videos on them. We went to all the Latitude Margaritavilles. Check those videos out, too! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@dougmaiko]

Housing prices according to Zillow in the villages declined 2% in 2024, with massive building in the area, it’s unlikely to see appreciation in 2025

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Very well could be true! Thanks for watching!

[@PatrickGall-mn2db]

But how hot and humid is it there?

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In the summer, between 1pm and 6 pm it is hot and humid so you do things early or evening. Then....there's air conditioning!

[@ourfamilyvideos7283]

What would you ask to change in a lease?

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[@tazzel2699]

I heard people are fleeing from Florida because of home pricing, high hoa and high property insurance

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We've read news reports on problems like these. Good reason to rent for now and leave our options open.

[@brhutchi]

Richmond is nice you should have bought and sounds like you will.

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We're still looking! Check out our other videos on 55 Plus communities. Thanks for watching!

[@Mason-ci8gj]

So are you happy there? 😊

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[@darryldickson4360]

I love it choreography😂

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[@valmojica8486]

Come on down and enjoy our heat, humidity, gators, bugs of all kinds and get yourself ready for end of life drama!

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What about those sunsets and sunrise skies? There's gotta be some good?

[@ronaldpass8885]

I live in Ohio where did you live in Ohio?

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Thanks for subscribing. We lived in Columbus. Great city!

[@restoringbonaire]

How do you deal with being away from family in Ohio?

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That's the hardest part! But the good news is they are starting to come to us.

[@Fegga1955]

Wow

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[@janicelabuda8540]

Family and friens in Florida consider The Villages a joke and way overpriced. Seniro citizens gone wild...smh

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To each his own! But come and see for yourself... Thanks for watching Janice!

[@rogercvc6768]

The Villages of Swingers!😈

[@Satjr35031]

Another clueless person about The Villages. Swingers LOL