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chuckster52 · 02-15-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcosdad

While we don't feel tied to our lot(s) at Stoneridge, it's nice to have the community there when there is nothing else on the horizon. Some years we spend most of the summer there...some years, we don't go at all

We went back and forth with these same thoughts...we follow FSU football in the fall, go back to the Northeast in the spring and summer to a house and family and up to 2016 had a condo in St Thomas for Dec to April....consistent warm weather ...but finally sold the condo --just in the nick of time---so the question came up again..to buy a site or not
so we did buy---looked around some but not much..one of our musts was near a major airport,so we looked around the Orlando area....

came across Deer Creek...nice enough place and bought...only to find out that not many people in Deer Creek like each other and the management...as
there almost as many lawsuits as people ...plus some people get discounts in fees ,others don't....and the feuds go on...lol...
BUT...for us it works,as we only stay a few weeks a year ---so manage to keep out of the line of fire----BUT ,have a place to safely park our Bus and drive to the airport and fly to see family or go to the Port to take a family cruise...then come back and head out and do some traveling....in 16 months of ownership we have stayed there 6 weeks and parked there probly 3 months....
So ,I guess it is what you want froM site ownership that matters....C

Matt D · 02-15-2018, 10:29 AM

Initially, I thought ownership might be a chore.. roping us into doing the same locations year after year.

However, with more coaches and towables on the road each year, securing reservations becomes more of a hassle as time goes on.

We’ve always felt our coach has two benefits. The first is the obvious, being able to travel and see the country, while knowing the wine selection and quality of sleeping arrangements.

The second has taken some time to sink in. We now view our coach as our Beach Home, Mountain Home, Lake Home, etc. With this in mind, we’ve identified some favorites in our frequently visited areas. Narrowing the list a bit would reveal three locations that we could theoretically enjoy ownership. Gulf Waters (Port Aransas, TX.), Tiger Run (Breckenridge, CO.), and Bella Terra (Foley, AL.).

While I’m sure we will expand our list of favorites as our travels expand, those are places we’ve been at more than once, and are confident we will return to.

Perhaps one of the most surprising things we’ve learned, is that finding an upscale (kid friendly) paved campground in Colorado is very difficult. The State Parks that have pavement require reservations 6 months or more in advance.

With this in mind, we could easily purchase a basic lot in both Tiger Run and Gulf Waters for around $250K. Add in the cost of the MH and we are still way under what a condo would cost in Breckenridge.

-Matt

Conchdog · 02-15-2018, 05:09 PM

Now if Fort Wilderness would only offer ownership lots...

When you wish upon a star!

Samuise · 02-15-2018, 05:14 PM

We bought at Hilton Head Resort. Nice place. Great people.

Matt D · 02-16-2018, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Conchdog

Now if Fort Wilderness would only offer ownership lots...

When you wish upon a star!

Now you’re talking!

-Matt

MRUSA14 · 02-16-2018, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Conchdog

Now if Fort Wilderness would only offer ownership lots...

When you wish upon a star!

I think the price would scare you!

Russ Potteng · 02-16-2018, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DoggieDaddy

X2. Plus in the end when you or your estate wants to sell the site all you have is an RV site which is a very, very small market percentage. I would go with a buildable piece of property in the area you like and set up an RV pad. At selling time you can sell it as a building site or RV site. Much bigger market. The landscaping can be as much as you want to handle. You could make it maintenance free. Everything else is your rules not someone else's.

Interesting perspective.

I see that as a very marketable idea 💡
A way to live on the property as building and improvements are made

Butte64 · 02-16-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ Potteng

Interesting perspective.

I see that as a very marketable idea [emoji362]

A way to live on the property as building and improvements are made

Agreed it sounds like a good idea but where in Florida can you do that without running afoul of zoning or community association rules?

brobox · 02-16-2018, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Butte64

Agreed it sounds like a good idea but where in Florida can you do that without running afoul of zoning or community association rules?

That is the way the entire county I live in is. Even our Walmart doesn't allow overnight parking.

Saltydog44 · 02-16-2018, 07:42 PM

we've thought about that idea but absentee ownership isn't appealing. And in Florida there are an awful lot of folks who seem to live to play gotcha on the rules.

Plus we enjoy the community when we are there even if it isn't a lot of time

megehrs · 04-13-2018, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_D

Have friends that bought at Stoneridge, may have to get up there and take a look, it's not too far away.

We own at Stoneridge as well. No complaints

36PFT · 05-14-2018, 04:04 PM

Love the sunsets, marina, restaurant and quiet peaceful atmosphere. Rental income helps cover almost all expenses. We do not use it in the high summer rental season.

dezolen · 05-15-2018, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The Taj

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RiverBend Motorcoach Resort Check it out!

Looking at renting for 3 months.. At over $8000 for 3 months I do not intend to buy it.

brobox · 05-15-2018, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dezolen

Looking at renting for 3 months.. At over $8000 for 3 months I do not intend to buy it.

As the winters get worse up north the more Snowbirds desire RV parks in FL. The more the demand the higher the rents and why lot ownership is becoming more popular in FL.