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Posted May 21, 2022, 1:00 PM UTC

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RandomOwlParrot•

I have a spare bedroom for rent in the lakeside villas complex in winter park. There is a master bathroom for your use and a washer and dryer. Rent is 800 plus utilities, which are internet and electric. Must not have pets and be ok with living with cats. Contact me for more details! Room is available now rent free through end of June!

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Knights123•

Housing inventory up 28% since the start of the year. If prices are going to come down then rising inventory is generally the first precondition. Everyone keeps downvoting me for suggesting the market isn’t sustainable but here we potentially go.

https://www.orlandorealtors.org/clientuploads/Market%20Statistics/MondayMorningQtrbk/2022/2022.05.23_MMQB.pdf

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GaknarGerk•

The rough rule of thumb is that for every 1% interest rate reduction there was a 10% increase in prices. Hopefully that holds true and we see a 25% reduction in prices since mortgage rates went from ~3% to ~5.5%

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Knights123•

Does that typically happen? From what I’ve seen it’s usually not all that correlated since rates usually rise when the economy is doing well. However I don’t disagree that we could see major price reductions in the future.

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no

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whatiwishitoldyou•

High Class Granite on east colonial drive. Great family local business.

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thegrandpineapple•

I know I’m early for this but I have a furnished room coming available in a 4 bd house for $700 flat (utilities included) deposit is 1 months rent it’ll be coming available no later than July 11th but you could move in as early as July 1st if necessary. In hunters creek 20ish mins from Disney.

Very chill/quiet house access to a full kitchen and washer and dryer with a month to month lease great for someone just moving out on their own, or just moving here from another state.

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DRFlyer•

Hey all!

My name is Daniel, and I am a 30-year-old professor. I currently reside in the Waterford Lakes area, but my landlord is selling the condo I live in. Someday I want to buy a condo but for the current time I'm hoping to rent something. I don't mind where in Orlando since most of my work is online, but everywhere I've looked so far is super expensive, as expected. I was hoping to spend $1000 a month or less, however the details can be worked out.

Thanks for this post, I know housing is crazy right now. Hopefully something can happen soon, so regular people aren't priced out of just living.

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milkdistrict•

Have you joined any neighborhood Facebook groups for where you live/want to live?

If you search “Waterford lakes” on Facebook and select “groups” there are a handful of groups - I’d try the “Waterford Lakes talks” group. Post in there and you might find someone local to the area who is renting their place for below market avg.

I’ve noticed in my neighborhood (downtown) people post their rentals in these groups sometimes without ever listing on Zillow, so the only way to find out about them is by already being in the community.

Don’t use Facebook marketplace, use the specific neighborhood groups.

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sunkissedinfl•

A woman just posted a 3/2 with garage that allows pets for $1800/mo on nextdoor. Don't want to spam her number here but feel free to message me for the info/screenshots.

Edit to update that she replied to someone that she likely has enough applicants now to find a tenant, but still happy to pass the info on just in case anyone wants to try.

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0psdadns•

I’m almost certain that’s a scam

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sunkissedinfl•

If it is, it's a pretty dedicated one as this lady is super active on nextdoor for years on all kinds of posts from lost pets to gardening, and has leased both sides of this duplex multiple times and posts when it's been rented so people stop inquiring. Looks legit to me.

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dreamfury11•

Hello! I am seeking a home or townhome to rent starting end of July/early August. We have 2 Aussie mixes, aged 7 and 3, very well behaved and friendly around 50 lbs, so something with a fenced in yard would be preferred. I will be working in Winter Park, but do not mind up to a 30 min commute. $1800-2200 would be preferred, but willing to go up to $2500 a month if close to Winter Park, had a fenced yard, or flexible leasing options. Any info or leads would be much much appreciated!!

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dreamfury11•

Thank you, I will look into some others. Most that I have joined for general Orlando are 90% scammers so far

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Proximity_Intel•

No budget. Can't help you.

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dreamfury11•

Could go up to $2500 if it’s perfect, but would prefer in the $1800-2200/month

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btate31•

Hi everyone! Looking for some advice. Would you recommend apartment living or renting a townhouse in the Orlando area? We are looking to move from out of state in August. We have a dog and an infant. We’d like to build a home but want to rent for a year first. If you have recommendations for specific apartment communities or house rentals that would be lovely! Thank you.

Edit (sorry!): Budget is $2500 or under. We are considering Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, Hunters Creek, Lake Nona, Windermere, also open to other city suggestions! Possibly further up north too around Apopka and Lake Mary.

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ATLYNWA•

What is the name of the downtown Facebook group?

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milkdistrict•

There are a couple depending on what neighborhood you’re interested in. If you search “Colonialtown” there will be a few groups that show up. Same with Thornton park and lake eola heights. College park has a pretty big/active Facebook group too.

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LU_minaudi•

I went to St. Cloud high school I would say not there. To rural and nothing to do as well as a bit to far from everything. I would say hunters creek. It’s nice but still close to all the major roads.

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millerlit•

Urbana apartments in hunters creek is nice and very dog friendly. They have a room just for bathing dogs.

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Proximity_Intel•

No budget or location. Can't help you.

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btate31•

Sorry! I totally forgot to add that part facepalm. I just edited to include my budget/location.

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aashurii•

Does anyone have any opinions on Winter Park Woods? I'm considering buying a condo there and it looks like the HOA was abysmal until 2 years ago. Does anyone have any updates on the community? I'm looking to be closer to UCF as a whole, but condos in that area go so fast!

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mysteryshaker•

Anyone aware of felony friendly housing in lake, orange, Seminole or Volusia counties? Researching for a friend

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bricolage-•

Hi all,

I'm looking to sublease my room in a 3/2 apartment in Oviedo starting June 21st. Only about 10 mins away from UCF campus. Please DM me for details!

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OrlandoRoommate•

My roommate and I have 2 rooms in our 4 bed/3.5 bathroom house in a neighborhood in the Conway/Belle Isle area. We're looking for preferably 2 roommates, as these rooms have a shared bathroom, or if you want to rent both rooms and use one as an office, that is doable to. Was looking for $900 if you're ok with one room and sharing a bathroom, or $1200 for both rooms. If you're ok with helping find a 4th roommate, we can work something out as well. Please PM for more details!

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Tee_shirtNkitty_cats•

Looking for a 4th roommate for a 4/2 single family home near UCF main campus by Oviedo.

Some info about the place:

$575 + utilities (average $60-$80) per month 1 Year lease w/ move in June 1! No couples pls. Would prefer a UCF student. Shared bath Co-ed house. Prefer no pets since there’s already 2 cats. Located in small subdivision. Unfurnished room. No application fee. Deposit + first month to move in ($1150 total)!

Take a look at my history to see some pictures! The price was reduce from $600/month to $575 recently. Thanks all & feel free to dm if you have any additional questions.

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Proximity_Intel•

Great price. Hope u find someone

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ksj•

Can anyone tell me what Lakeland is like? I’m seeing a number of houses for sale there that are actually affordable and it’s making me suspicious, lol.

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ksj•

I appreciate your reply, thank you.

I’m ok with boring. I work from home and have some physical limitations, so we tend to stay close to home. The things we like to do are in basically every city, so I’m not worried about boring. We aren’t concert-goers or anything like that. My oldest daughter is about to start preschool, so as long as it’s reasonably safe and there are some parks or something, we’ll be happy.

I’ve asked about some other areas in this sub and had them described as “the worst of the worst” and “bad is an understatement” so I just want to make sure Lakeland is just a regular place.

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smokeless_Greens•

Missing a few whos' who's from any part of your city? Might wanna slide to check Brevard County or cocoa out....they seem pretty congested

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isrobin•

Hello there!

I am looking for a tenant for a room I have available in Deltona! It’s right next to i4 for easy access to Orlando. The room is 750.00 including all utilities (water, electric, cable, alarm). The house is recently renovated and is a nice set up for a good price. Would love to go into specifics with anybody interested!

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Casually looking best place to rent an apartment in a safe area maybe near local professionals(I currently WFH)

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RandomOwlParrot•

hey I have an apartment with a spare room and am looking for a roommate, I work from home as well most days

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sunkissedinfl•

Downtown Orlando.

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Empty-Ad-2681•

any recommendations for apartments by advent health?

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Empty-Ad-2681•

I think the main location, by the peds unit… I’m not too familiar with the area but i’m moving there in a few months for work

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Empty-Ad-2681•

I appreciate your patience lol the winter park location

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Knights123•

For Advent WP check Baldwin Park for more pricey but nice places. If you just want something cheap then check the four seasons condos back behind Showalter.

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