RV lots in Florida for sale.

[Fish]

A new motor coach resort opened up down the road from me, not too far from the River Bend/River Landings motorcoach resorts. Lots seem to be high $200,000's and up. They had a grand opening last week, I didn't go. Then there's of course River Landings and River Bend which is expanding. Maybe?25 miles from Ft. Myers.


I see ads all the time for lots for sale in Ft. Myers at various resorts, I just look at them out of curiosity because I don't want to live in the city. We've done so much work on our lease here, The Glades RV Resort that I'd keep this lot even if I did win the lottery.

 

[Neemer]

Thanks Guys: I think Jim hit on all my wishes, I agree on everything. I want it to be warm not just nice. I want the amenities even if I don;t use them. LOL I never gave a pool side restaurant much thought but is sounds great. And yes on the shops and restaurants.

If that’s what you are looking for, scratch Bay Lake off your list. I’m there now.

It’s 30 min to anything nice in the way of restaurants and shopping centers. There is a clubhouse with a pool, hot tub, and fitness center, but no restaurant or bar.

It is right beside I-4 and the traffic noise can be overbearing depending on which way the wind is blowing.

And then there is the weather that Jim talked about. One really needs to be further south, at least in January.

Other than that, it’s a great place to buy into.

 

[BGMAC]

Man, hearing what prices considered here for a lot in Fl I feel like I should be on welfare! . I can’t fathom spending that kind of money on an RV lot, luxury or not. Of course our habits are different. Twila and I don’t need many amenities and enjoy the privacy many places offer.

 

[Neal]

When I was on the golf cart with the agent at Pelican Lakes there was a couple with us looking for a lot, not even sure if they had an RV yet. My thought was - spend that money on a condo instead of a slab of concrete if you want to come to the area. Amenities, resale, etc. etc. I'd put that same money into a home vs. RV lot. Why put that money into something that legally you can only occupy up to 6 months out of the year and you can't claim residency for.

 

[flyboy013]

I bought at Pelican Lake 4 years. At the time we were renting here and decided we liked the area. The Naples/Marco Island area is very nice and well maintained. It feels good having such nice surroundings. I enjoy being here. We looked at condos & homes in the area and kept comparing it to what Pelican Lake had to offer. We decided that we didn’t want a condo where we would be sitting around not being active. Sure, we’d be able to enjoy the beautiful weather and everything the area has to offer, but we wanted a more active lifestyle. Pelican Lake (and I’m sure others) is unique in that everyone lives in a tin can and enjoys being outside and socializing. For my daily exercise, I walk around the resort at least twice a day and chat with other owners and renters. I’ve met many folks and enjoy the resort sponsored events, private owner events, and accompanying others to local attractions.

And when I don’t want to socialize or just want some privacy, I retreat back to my lot which all have an abundance of privacy. The rules require that each lot maintain a minimum of a 6’ high privacy hedge, nothing like the new Old Florida resort pictured above (but that will likely change over the next 20 years). And out my windshield is the lake which has been very active with many types of birds (including Pelicans).

There was mention of the cost of Ownership at Pelican Lake. I just looked at the sales page and lots range from $169K to $899K. The difference has to do with the size of the casita, location within in resort (cul-d-sac lots are priced higher than lake lots which are higher than off lake lots). But they all offer the same beautiful weather access to resort amenities and the wonderful area. And these “high” prices aren’t unique to Pelican Lake. It’s the area. As we’ve heard many times before: location, location, location.

@Neal commented about putting so much money in a place that you can only occupy for up to six months a years. That’s not so. There are many owners here that call Pelican Lake home and are here year round. For me, it’s about truly enjoying what time I have left on this earth. Find want works for you.

 

[Neal]

@Neal commented about putting so much money in a place that you can only occupy for up to six months a years. That’s not so. There are many owners here that call Pelican Lake home and are here year round.

That may be the case of what people do but the agent stated at the time I was there was the law or county regs were, or something to that effect. I think it applies to most RV owned sites if not in FL but others around, maybe someone else can chime in. So what people do vs what they are supposed to do may be different.

It's one of my favorite locations and I'll definitely go back and maybe someday when I want to slow down in the RV travel I'll venture down that way too. You bought at a great time, I remember the one lot I really wanted on the lake side was just bought for 500K right before I found it. Stunning site, can't remember exactly, but they sure can be extremely nice. The one I put an offer on was more set back, not lakefront, but had a nice casita, fire pit/bar area, etc. But they wanted more than I wanted to pay and being a brand new RVer it was counter to what I should be doing in the new RV lifestyle.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

We only travel 6-7 months a year and I would feel obligated to return yearly to the place I owned. Since there are still many areas we have not spent enough time exploring and many areas we've not been to, I can't see ever buying a place I would return to every year. It also helps that we live far enough south that the winters are tolerable.

 

[DennisT]

That may be the case of what people do but the agent stated at the time I was there was the law or county regs were, or something to that effect. I think it applies to most RV owned sites if not in FL but others around, maybe someone else can chime in. So what people do vs what they are supposed to do may be different.

The six months is even in the rules for parks where you just rent and none are owned.

As I understand it the rule is based on a FL regulation about occupancy based on the type of property.

Even in our park the rules have six months max without leaving and returning.

We have an annnual, since it is less expensive than paying the monthly rate over the winter, and our site is ours so we keep the same one.

Since we are full time we have looked at some ownership parks but most that are in the range we would want to spend are far away from anything.

 

[punkinhead]

We only travel 6-7 months a year and I would feel obligated to return yearly to the place I owned. Since there are still many areas we have not spent enough time exploring and many areas we've not been to, I can't see ever buying a place I would return to every year. It also helps that we live far enough south that the winters are tolerable.

My wife worked for a company that sold and managed timeshares and we got weekly stays as a perk of her job. We only used it a few times when the kids were young because it's not the kind of vacation we like. What I noticed was there was a huge social aspect to it. Timeshare owners would have the same weeks every year and became friends with others who booked the same week every year. Their kids grew up as friends and sometimes took over the timeshare when their parents passed. It's not for us, but I kinda get it.

My parents full timed for almost 20 years and settled down in an Escapees park. Dirt cheap and most of the neighbors were former full timers so they had that in common. Lots of (sedentary) social activities like pitch in meals, pool yoga, golf, etc. My parents loved it. My wife and I like to travel and we're active in hiking, kayaking, biking, etc so that kind of sedentary living doesn't appeal to us. Maybe when we're in our 80's.

 

[Fish]

The six months is even in the rules for parks where you just rent and none are owned.

As I understand it the rule is based on a FL regulation about occupancy based on the type of property.

Even in our park the rules have six months max without leaving and returning.

We have an annnual, since it is less expensive than paying the monthly rate over the winter, and our site is ours so we keep the same one.

Since we are full time we have looked at some ownership parks but most that are in the range we would want to spend are far away from anything.

Park by park, county by county perhaps. We have no rules here about 6 months, several people stay here year round and tough it out in the summer heat. I keep trying to talk myself into doing it so I can get out of Hellinois.
Some parks may prefer to have only transients. It's all very confusing, maybe it comes down to what kind of permit you have for your resort.

This kind of explains it.

https://campflorida.org/maintaining-transient-occupancy-status-in-an-rv-park/

Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine

www.leg.state.fl.us

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

The one advantage of owning a RV lot in an area with adverse weather events is there is no structure to insure nor get destroyed, OK maybe a Gazebo.
We have considered a second home for many years and always were concerned about leaving it empty for extended periods. Winter freeze, strong winds, water intrusion, etc. have always kept it a thought rather than a reality. A RV lot community lot can suffer events but typically have management to address any damage in a timely manner. If there is a Gazebo, that can be damaged, along with landscaping but everything else is managed.by others.
Granted we are not in the market for a RV Lot yet, but this is some of ours thoughts.

 

[DennisT]

Park by park, county by county perhaps. We have no rules here about 6 months, several people stay here year round and tough it out in the summer heat. I keep trying to talk myself into doing it so I can get out of Hellinois.
Some parks may prefer to have only transients. It's all very confusing, maybe it comes down to what kind of permit you have for your resort.

This kind of explains it.

https://campflorida.org/maintaining-transient-occupancy-status-in-an-rv-park/

Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine

www.leg.state.fl.us

Based on what I read in that, it appears the eviction rules change based on the length of stay.

That is most likely why they put the rule in place where we are.

We are about 70% annual with maybe 20% actually living here year round.

 

[Jabber Jaw]

What about a beautiful RV garage home, 6 miles from the Crescent Beach, 6 miles from St. Augustine, 56 miles from Daytona In'tl. Raceway, 40 miles from Jacksonville, 95 miles from Orlando (Disney Exit), 6 miles from I-95 North, 7 miles from I-95 South, in a small sub-division, 64 homes, plus 10 RV homes, a minimal HOA $55/mo), & 1700 sq. ft. of wonderful open living, coastal theme, could be bought furnished or not, with a 12'x20' screend lanai, RV garage has two 50 amp hook-ups, 45 ' deep, 12'x16' door, open, attached 24'x20' finished garage, with baseboard, sheetrock, painted, & special sealent garage floor, & storage cabinets too. On a lake, and a fenced bsck yeard! Qualifies for the $50,000 annual homestead exemption, and NO STATE INCOME TAXES! $585,000 FURNISHED (A few pieces & pictures will be kept)

 

[Headhunter]

What about a beautiful RV garage home, 6 miles from the Crescent Beach, 6 miles from St. Augustine, 56 miles from Daytona In'tl. Raceway, 40 miles from Jacksonville, 95 miles from Orlando (Disney Exit), 6 miles from I-95 North, 7 miles from I-95 South, in a small sub-division, 64 homes, plus 10 RV homes, a minimal HOA $55/mo), & 1700 sq. ft. of wonderful open living, coastal theme, could be bought furnished or not, with a 12'x20' screend lanai, RV garage has two 50 amp hook-ups, 45 ' deep, 12'x16' door, open, attached 24'x20' finished garage, with baseboard, sheetrock, painted, & special sealent garage floor, & storage cabinets too. On a lake, and a fenced bsck yeard! Qualifies for the $50,000 annual homestead exemption, and NO STATE INCOME TAXES! $585,000 FURNISHED (A few pieces & pictures will be kept)

Send some pics, is it yours that you are selling?

HH

 

[Headhunter]

So here is a question for the group. Us Northern boys know cold, really cold like -15 below. So how far south do you think you have to be really warm in the winter months? I looked at yearly average temperatures but that really doesn't tell the story.

So being from Northeast PA, is say Alabama far enough south to stay really warm in the winter? Or do you move farther down the pan handle in Florida to like Panama City Beach, or do you shoot for something like Tampa Bay?

I remember Jim saying you have to move way south to be really warm in Florida? Hell you might as well shoot for the keys...LOL

HH