[quote=bearishgurl]I have nothing against MM but the avg ’70’s/’80’s MM tract home there is what it is. Most have few walls (or “pony walls”) separating the rooms. The difference in floor coverings in these models are the only thing indicating a “change in room,” LOL. The “open floor plan” was very popular in that era. Acoustical ceilings abound and some are vaulted (some of these with beams covered with accoustical “knockdown”), making the material even more difficult to remove properly. Scaffolding is often needed to remove it from the vaulted two-story models, both in MM and PQ. The walnut/wrought iron stair railings there are very dated looking. IIRC, several tracts there were built with faulty PBT plumbing and dozens of properties there have had slab leaks. This all costs major money to correct for the new “investor.” In addition, most of the streets there are extremely crowded with parked cars.
It all “looks” enticing on the surface but my advice would be “caveat emptor” when considering a “rental quality” property purchase in MM (either SFR or condo). Before placing an offer (as a buyer) the first thing I would do is call my insurance agent and have them thoroughly check out the address on their big “computer in the sky” named CLUE :=0[/quote]
BG, sorry but you’re completely wrong here. I’ve probably been in and know about 60-80% of the houses in Mira Mesa. So, I know most of the floor plan very well. You seriously have no idea what you’re talking about. MM house in general are FAR from the “open floor plan”. Some are more open than others, but they’re no where near open, like the new houses today. If anything, I would say most floor plans in Mira Mesa have way too many walls. I would personally knock down a wall or two.
WRT to the acoustic ceilings, they should cost you no more than $2k-4k to remove, depending on the size of your house. Or if you’re a DIY, it’s should be a dusty weekend job. There’s absolutely no need for scaffolding. So you’re blowing this problem way out of proportion. FYI, most 2 stories houses I’ve been in already have popcorn ceiling removed. So, this “problem” you’re talking about doesn’t exist on most house I’ve been in.
Buying a 2 stories house in MM for a rental is pretty horrible investment. They’re too expensive and the ROI is much better with condos and smaller 3/2 or 4/2. So, only noobs would buy a large 2 stories in MM as a rental.
