Moving to C FL. Help? (Orlando, Winter Garden: rental, hotel, houses)

[pflory23]

Hi all,

I'm going to be moving to central Florida with my gf and dogs in April.

A few things about us:

1. I'm in my late 20's and she is in her mid 20's

2. She works in the hotel industry and I'm going back to school (tech/2 year)

3. Myself, and family in general as Disney fanatics so prefer to be within 30-45 minutes of the parks

4. I've been to Orlando about 30 times and have spent weeks down there before so I know the area fairly well

5. Budget is 200-250k and prefer 1500-2000 sq ft with pool (house). Prefer to stay 225k and below so I can use some of the budget to do some upgrades. From what research I have done this seems possible

6. Prefer to live near I-4 and south and west of Orlando

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What burbs would you guys recommend? I think Kissimmme is likely out as that area is just too busy/extreme tourist heavy. I like the Celebration area but that's likely out of budget. Davenport, Haines City, Clermont are some others I know of.

This is likely not going to be a long term house. Once I am back out of school the budget will increase and we will move into something nicer. So.. 2-3 years probably. With that said.... is moving into a generally "tourist-rental" community like four corners a bad? I'm very familiar with the neighborhoods off 27 and could easily see myself being happy there despite half of the houses being empty and having generally temporary neighbors. Am I missing anything here about why this would be a bad idea?

Any realtor recommendations? I don't know anyone down there. My family and my gf are going down to Florida over Thanksgiving and would likely to begin looking at houses so I need to find someone. Someone friendly and easy going that would be good at assisting someone from out of state?

Thanks for any help and if any questions just let me know

[Arcenal813]

Originally Posted by pflory23

Hi all,

I'm going to be moving to central Florida with my gf and dogs in April.

A few things about us:

1. I'm in my late 20's and she is in her mid 20's

2. She works in the hotel industry and I'm going back to school (tech/2 year)

3. Myself, and family in general as Disney fanatics so prefer to be within 30-45 minutes of the parks

4. I've been to Orlando about 30 times and have spent weeks down there before so I know the area fairly well

5. Budget is 200-250k and prefer 1500-2000 sq ft with pool (house). Prefer to stay 225k and below so I can use some of the budget to do some upgrades. From what research I have done this seems possible

6. Prefer to live near I-4 and south and west of Orlando

--------------

What burbs would you guys recommend? I think Kissimmme is likely out as that area is just too busy/extreme tourist heavy. I like the Celebration area but that's likely out of budget. Davenport, Haines City, Clermont are some others I know of.

This is likely not going to be a long term house. Once I am back out of school the budget will increase and we will move into something nicer. So.. 2-3 years probably. With that said.... is moving into a generally "tourist-rental" community like four corners a bad? I'm very familiar with the neighborhoods off 27 and could easily see myself being happy there despite half of the houses being empty and having generally temporary neighbors. Am I missing anything here about why this would be a bad idea?

Any realtor recommendations? I don't know anyone down there. My family and my gf are going down to Florida over Thanksgiving and would likely to begin looking at houses so I need to find someone. Someone friendly and easy going that would be good at assisting someone from out of state?

Thanks for any help and if any questions just let me know

Clermont and Winter Garden -- Both close to Turnpike and 429. Maybe 30 mins from Disney, but far enough that there isn't any tourist effect.

[Joey Falcon]

I would skip anything in Osceola County. And stay away from Poinciana too.

[Arcenal813]

Originally Posted by Joey Falcon

I would skip anything in Osceola County. And stay away from Poinciana too.

For once in a rare moment, I'll agree with this.

[StreetSmarts]

Clermont.

[Crane's Rooster]

Winter Garden, Williamsburg, lake nona, hunters creek, conway, downtown south, apopka

[brinkofsunshine]

The newer part of Windermere along 535/Reams rd.

[pflory23]

Is their any reasons why I should NOT consider a generally rental community besides I won't have permanent neighbors? I don't really care who my neighbors are... not looking for community interaction

For instance.. I'm very familiar with Davenport/Four Corners area and I can find many homes (simple... but once again this is not a long term situation) but well in my price range with a pool. It seems getting a pool in the Clermont/Winter Garden areas is difficult with my budget. I know maybe 25% of those homes are permanent residents because I see the Christmas decorations up during the holidays

[Arcenal813]

Originally Posted by pflory23

Is their any reasons why I should NOT consider a generally rental community besides I won't have permanent neighbors? I don't really care who my neighbors are... not looking for community interaction

For instance.. I'm very familiar with Davenport/Four Corners area and I can find many homes (simple... but once again this is not a long term situation) but well in my price range with a pool. It seems getting a pool in the Clermont/Winter Garden areas is difficult with my budget. I know maybe 25% of those homes are permanent residents because I see the Christmas decorations up during the holidays

Owners generally maintain/care for their properties better than renters. I've noticed this especially in my neighborhood, where quite a few permanent owners either died or moved and rent their homes out to renters.

[StreetSmarts]

Originally Posted by pflory23

Is their any reasons why I should NOT consider a generally rental community besides I won't have permanent neighbors? I don't really care who my neighbors are... not looking for community interaction

For instance.. I'm very familiar with Davenport/Four Corners area and I can find many homes (simple... but once again this is not a long term situation) but well in my price range with a pool. It seems getting a pool in the Clermont/Winter Garden areas is difficult with my budget. I know maybe 25% of those homes are permanent residents because I see the Christmas decorations up during the holidays

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