We are Florida bound!! (Jacksonville, Miami: rentals, condo, modular home)

[mindy_bogue]

You really made me think because im moveing to Vero in July/August I've been looking at apts but after seeing those houses wow. I wanted an apt for the cheapness but im so sceptical on it because there so cheap kinda double standard I know. What should I look out for does all the scetchy people live in apts there like in some places? I have a 6 year old and also love walking so im scared to death of sex offenders is there any apt complexs I should really look out for? I love that site you gave for the rentals I've been searching everywhere and cant seem to find anything under 1200 and I just dont want to start out with that its kind of a just in case thing Id love to buy but I really want to get use to the area first so just in case I see something better or like another neighborhood better later on I dont want to regret my deision.

[floridaorbust]

I looked at the rental properties. The second one looks kinda decent. And in our price range. We will have to store a bunch of stuff. I'm sure there are storage units everywhere. Some of the other streets we are going to look at next week. 6th place sw, 27th ave and riverboat cr, sw.You are not the only person that has told us to rent first. But to find something that doesn't require a 12 month lease is difficult. thank you for all your hard work.

[runswithscissors]

Originally Posted by mindy_bogue

You really made me think because im moveing to Vero in July/August I've been looking at apts but after seeing those houses wow. I wanted an apt for the cheapness but im so sceptical on it because there so cheap kinda double standard I know. What should I look out for does all the scetchy people live in apts there like in some places? I have a 6 year old and also love walking so im scared to death of sex offenders is there any apt complexs I should really look out for? I love that site you gave for the rentals I've been searching everywhere and cant seem to find anything under 1200 and I just dont want to start out with that its kind of a just in case thing Id love to buy but I really want to get use to the area first so just in case I see something better or like another neighborhood better later on I dont want to regret my deision.

Mindy why not rent a condo you don't need a whole house like the other poster if you don't need the ground or space for vehicles. There are several. I don't know about any apartments per se but it seems to me there are several on Indian River Boulevard that look fine. That being said, I'd go for a private rental of a condo.

Out west by the mall there are several condos that are all ages and one in fact right across the street from Target which would be very convenient. Right on 27th as a matter of fact. I'll get the name later when I go over there. I saw a sign I think that says leasing.

ALSO on 27th behind the mall I think called Walker something are NICE apartments.

I'll make the list when I drive by today. I go to Petersons for oranges, Brendas produce on 66th and have to go to the mall.

Also that search on realtor dot com was only 32966 by the mall. Vero has several zips I live in 32962 now. I think I also put a high rent price on it.

Just put in Vero BEach for more listings.

Here's a nice condo development near the mall that I would have no hesitancy renting. Maybe buying because they are frame and had hurricane damage but to rent, nice.

Just one example, Mindy.It's very nice there. Only 700.00 ! 2/2

http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...966_1108101547

This one's furnished:

http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...966_1102662078

here's a search for all of vero beach price 600 to 1200. Some are 55+ but also there's an 80/20 rule where they will take some people under 55....all the Vista Gardens and Vista Royale do short term leases I have a friend who does that. THERE ARE ABOUT 200 RENTALS COMING UP.

http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...s?sby=1&pgsz=3


Buying now is very bad. Unless you have a dream house and see it LIKE ON THE BEACH. Otherwise, once you're stuck with it, you're stuck. And it's a depreciating asset, the prices are going down. Last month was a TOP FORCLOSURE MONTH. There was a moratorium on house foreclosures up until a month or two ago but they're coming back with a vengance now and more homes are going on the market. THAT MEANS MORE HOMES IN NEIGHBORHOODS ARE GOING TO BE BANK OWNED, POSSIBLY RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO YOU.

Only REALTORS say "now is a great time to buy and interest rates are going to go back up and you'll miss out". LOL Yeah right.

GEt pre qualified and keep looking. Meanwhile sign a lease. IMO.

Waterway Village is gorgeous and many have pools but it's an HOA. I almost rented there myself.

I also almost rented a duplex TWO BLOCKS FROM THE BEACH from a realtor I met. But I bought a condo instead.

[runswithscissors]

Originally Posted by floridaorbust

I looked at the rental properties. The second one looks kinda decent. And in our price range. We will have to store a bunch of stuff. I'm sure there are storage units everywhere. Some of the other streets we are going to look at next week. 6th place sw, 27th ave and riverboat cr, sw.You are not the only person that has told us to rent first. But to find something that doesn't require a 12 month lease is difficult. thank you for all your hard work.

There is storage everywhere. If you change your requirements for a rental to include a condo, short term is available too. I dont really know specifics but my neighbor rents out two condos short term at Vista Gardens. And if a person has a rental with NO tenant for a year and you offer a 4 month lease for example, why wouldn't they? Especially if you might buy it they'd jump on it I'd think.

Getting past the realtor is the problem they want to SELL not facilitate a rental. Trust me I did this for a YEAR all over south florida lol.

This house is adorable 3 bedroom 825.00 I think the neighborhood is fine off the top of my head...over by royal poinciana....

http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...968_1106675578



Anyway, it's fun looking so you'll enjoy it no matter what you end up doing.

[floridaorbust]

we are now Vero Beach bound. thank you runwithscissors. your advice was great.

[runswithscissors]

Originally Posted by floridaorbust

we are now Vero Beach bound. thank you runwithscissors. your advice was great.

YAY! <breaking out the welcome wagon>

[psouth]

Originally Posted by floridaorbust

we are now Vero Beach bound. thank you runwithscissors. your advice was great.

Did run mention he/she is leaving?

[floridaorbust]

yes. but we are arriving For the past four years we have heard the postitives and negatives. I could give you some for OH and PA. But.. why?! This is what we want. For many years. Not a spur of the moment.

So, please if you want to "burst" our bubble Don't respond. So tired of the negative. Run has been positive. Are there concerns Yep. Such is life. Sorry, don't need to sound harsh.

thanks

[TriMT7]

Originally Posted by psouth

Did run mention he/she is leaving?

She's not leaving Florida. She's moving to Jacksonville for a job opportunity, from what I gather.

[psouth]

Originally Posted by TriMT7

She's not leaving Florida. She's moving to Jacksonville for a job opportunity, from what I gather.

It's funny all she did is rant and rave about Zero Beach but alas found out there is no work there herself. I take that back....if you have a rich father who owns a construction company or something like that. Otherwise just a retirement community without so much as a movie theater. No thanks. Yikes. Even Fort Pierce and the Pizzle have that beat.