Real Estate Broker · Conway NH · Member since 2021 · 23 posts · 12 votes
So, I'm interested in the Kissimmee Florida area for a potential retirement home. Would like a cute 3/2 with nice amenities but $150-200 or less in HOA. I want a resort style feel, clean neighborhood, golf carts, and pool a plus . Potentially, I like to STR it for several years before I move there. Any suggestions on areas? I know Kissimmee encompasses 9 zip codes, so the area is large but open to all suggestions. Closer to the theme parks, I imagine the better for STR short-term goal.
Investor · FL · Member since 2020 · 38 posts · 25 votes
2y
Hi Kirk, In 2021, I moved to the Kissimmee area, more specifically Bellalago, a gated resort-style community on the shore of Lake Toho. The community has its own internal lake, which connects to Lake Toho, via a boat lift owned by the community club. Lake Toho is known for bass fishing. There are two large community pools, which are heated during the cooler months, tennis and pickle ball courts.
The minimum STR period has been reduced from a year to six months. HOA is currently $172/month, with and additional $44 for club fees, covering club amenities, including a gym, boat lift, a restaurant etc.
The community is also about 30 minutes from Disney attractions.
You can DM if you need more information or chat about this and adjoining communities in the Kissimmee area, covering several zip codes.
Real Estate Broker · Conway NH · Member since 2021 · 23 posts · 12 votes
2y
@Errol Graham. Thank you for the information it looks like a great neighborhood. Are you a realtor? What about Concorde Estates North of you? Any input on that development? What made you pick the Kissimmee area?
Property Manager · Kissimmee, FL · Member since 2019 · 445 posts · 266 votes
2y
Hey @Kirk Roberts that sounds like a great long term goal! I would imagine you are looking for a quieter community, more of a residential feel, closer to Disney but not TOO close to the Rte 192 traffic and craziness. At the same time, you would like to maximize your investment until you move in F/T. I think one of the older resorts that still do allow short-term (Airbnb rentals) would fit the bill. Lake Berkley or Terra Verde come to mind, they are peaceful yet still fairly close to the parks. Feel free to reach out and I can send our map of communities, and then we can also take a deeper dive in the HOA's and other criteria!
Investor · FL · Member since 2020 · 38 posts · 25 votes
2y
@Kirk Roberts. The home you saw listed with the $339 HOA are the townhouses that were built last year. You may be able to find a 3/2 in Kissimmee with lower HOA. There are many new developments going up but traffic in some areas are horrific, especially at peak.