Of the 3 locations we have rented, I can say without doubt that the yuppie McMansion set has been the absolute worst.
For one entire year, the only neighbor who spoke to us was another renter. (And fellow bubble sitter!)
I didn’t get too broken up about it because it helped me fine tune my shopping list when we eventually buy again. No McMansions. Not even in “upscale” areas. My perception is that it was more about appearances there… and the only way to gain approval was the prove you could afford to live there by buying. No thanks.
I could be wrong – or maybe I’m just a bit sensitive, but that’s how it felt.
So yeah, I have experienced what you are describing. The good news is that you are not stuck with these people forever — you get to move whenever you want. And to be honest, I think that’s enviable. 🙂
