[burghMan]

[quote=evolusd]I’m thinking of adding a clause to the lease requiring notice should a default on any mortgage related to the property occur. If so, they have to return my deposit. I think I can even record some kind of document requiring the lenders to provide me notice of a default.[/quote]

You may want to consider the practical value of this approach.

The #1 rule of contract disputes: He who has the cash has a huge advantage.

Having the money in your bank account is worth much more than having the law on your side.

I agree with TG. Too risky.

[burghMan]

[quote=evolusd]I’m thinking of adding a clause to the lease requiring notice should a default on any mortgage related to the property occur. If so, they have to return my deposit. I think I can even record some kind of document requiring the lenders to provide me notice of a default.[/quote]

You may want to consider the practical value of this approach.

The #1 rule of contract disputes: He who has the cash has a huge advantage.

Having the money in your bank account is worth much more than having the law on your side.

I agree with TG. Too risky.

[burghMan]

[quote=evolusd]I’m thinking of adding a clause to the lease requiring notice should a default on any mortgage related to the property occur. If so, they have to return my deposit. I think I can even record some kind of document requiring the lenders to provide me notice of a default.[/quote]

You may want to consider the practical value of this approach.

The #1 rule of contract disputes: He who has the cash has a huge advantage.

Having the money in your bank account is worth much more than having the law on your side.

I agree with TG. Too risky.

[burghMan]

I don’t know about the Realtor part, but I gotta say I concur with the OP’s general assessment.

Eight years ago my wife and I moved to Temecula from Silicon Valley to be closer to family. Because of commute distance, there weren’t many employment options. I got a job defense contractor in RB. I was reluctant to work in defense – not for political reasons – but because I thought it would be slow and bureaucratic, which is not my style. But I decided to give it a shot.

I had exposure to many military and intelligence agency government employees. The 4 to 1 ratio of slackers to workers in the OP is about right, at least at the contractors. At the government offices, things do “shut down” on Friday afternoons, and before holidays, etc. No, not everyone is a slacker, but many of them are. There are lots of well-paid people doing nothing, and feeling no shame whatsoever. Accountability is nonexistent.

I eventually got a job at a smaller contractor, hoping the culture would be different. It wasn’t much better. A few motivated people carried the weight, while most just cruised. The worst part was that the whole business model was essentially structured around the lack of accountability in the process – it seemed we did nothing but “demos,” and intentionally avoided any contracts that would require more substantial deliverables. The customer (govt.) always came back for more – even though we never created anything of value. Meanwhile the owners of the company were making incredible money – I spent a decade in Silicon Valley and never knew anyone with a higher net worth than the owners of this small, obscure, defense contractor.

I grew disgusted with the whole business and eventually left for a commercial contracting company. I work much harder now, for just a little more money, but I’m much happier knowing I’m no longer part of such a corrupt system.

The OP’s point about using patriotism as a rationalization is, unfortunately, very much a reality. I certainly noticed a reverse correlation between work ethic and vocal patriotism. And it is also true that the worst offenders are almost always “Tea Party” types.

My political views tend toward the conservative – I absolutely believe we should maintain a military that is far stronger than any rival (and I have no problem with us using it.) But, from what I’ve seen, the defense business today is much more about easy money than it is about a legitimate effort to maintain national security. We need much more accountability and common sense in the process. Because of the political climate today, and the “untouchable” nature of defense spending, the taxpayers are going to be burdened with this tremendous waste for a long time. I really hope this waste does not weaken our country, but I fear that it will.

[burghMan]

I don’t know about the Realtor part, but I gotta say I concur with the OP’s general assessment.

Eight years ago my wife and I moved to Temecula from Silicon Valley to be closer to family. Because of commute distance, there weren’t many employment options. I got a job defense contractor in RB. I was reluctant to work in defense – not for political reasons – but because I thought it would be slow and bureaucratic, which is not my style. But I decided to give it a shot.

I had exposure to many military and intelligence agency government employees. The 4 to 1 ratio of slackers to workers in the OP is about right, at least at the contractors. At the government offices, things do “shut down” on Friday afternoons, and before holidays, etc. No, not everyone is a slacker, but many of them are. There are lots of well-paid people doing nothing, and feeling no shame whatsoever. Accountability is nonexistent.

I eventually got a job at a smaller contractor, hoping the culture would be different. It wasn’t much better. A few motivated people carried the weight, while most just cruised. The worst part was that the whole business model was essentially structured around the lack of accountability in the process – it seemed we did nothing but “demos,” and intentionally avoided any contracts that would require more substantial deliverables. The customer (govt.) always came back for more – even though we never created anything of value. Meanwhile the owners of the company were making incredible money – I spent a decade in Silicon Valley and never knew anyone with a higher net worth than the owners of this small, obscure, defense contractor.

I grew disgusted with the whole business and eventually left for a commercial contracting company. I work much harder now, for just a little more money, but I’m much happier knowing I’m no longer part of such a corrupt system.

The OP’s point about using patriotism as a rationalization is, unfortunately, very much a reality. I certainly noticed a reverse correlation between work ethic and vocal patriotism. And it is also true that the worst offenders are almost always “Tea Party” types.

My political views tend toward the conservative – I absolutely believe we should maintain a military that is far stronger than any rival (and I have no problem with us using it.) But, from what I’ve seen, the defense business today is much more about easy money than it is about a legitimate effort to maintain national security. We need much more accountability and common sense in the process. Because of the political climate today, and the “untouchable” nature of defense spending, the taxpayers are going to be burdened with this tremendous waste for a long time. I really hope this waste does not weaken our country, but I fear that it will.

[burghMan]

I don’t know about the Realtor part, but I gotta say I concur with the OP’s general assessment.

Eight years ago my wife and I moved to Temecula from Silicon Valley to be closer to family. Because of commute distance, there weren’t many employment options. I got a job defense contractor in RB. I was reluctant to work in defense – not for political reasons – but because I thought it would be slow and bureaucratic, which is not my style. But I decided to give it a shot.

I had exposure to many military and intelligence agency government employees. The 4 to 1 ratio of slackers to workers in the OP is about right, at least at the contractors. At the government offices, things do “shut down” on Friday afternoons, and before holidays, etc. No, not everyone is a slacker, but many of them are. There are lots of well-paid people doing nothing, and feeling no shame whatsoever. Accountability is nonexistent.

I eventually got a job at a smaller contractor, hoping the culture would be different. It wasn’t much better. A few motivated people carried the weight, while most just cruised. The worst part was that the whole business model was essentially structured around the lack of accountability in the process – it seemed we did nothing but “demos,” and intentionally avoided any contracts that would require more substantial deliverables. The customer (govt.) always came back for more – even though we never created anything of value. Meanwhile the owners of the company were making incredible money – I spent a decade in Silicon Valley and never knew anyone with a higher net worth than the owners of this small, obscure, defense contractor.

I grew disgusted with the whole business and eventually left for a commercial contracting company. I work much harder now, for just a little more money, but I’m much happier knowing I’m no longer part of such a corrupt system.

The OP’s point about using patriotism as a rationalization is, unfortunately, very much a reality. I certainly noticed a reverse correlation between work ethic and vocal patriotism. And it is also true that the worst offenders are almost always “Tea Party” types.

My political views tend toward the conservative – I absolutely believe we should maintain a military that is far stronger than any rival (and I have no problem with us using it.) But, from what I’ve seen, the defense business today is much more about easy money than it is about a legitimate effort to maintain national security. We need much more accountability and common sense in the process. Because of the political climate today, and the “untouchable” nature of defense spending, the taxpayers are going to be burdened with this tremendous waste for a long time. I really hope this waste does not weaken our country, but I fear that it will.

[burghMan]

I don’t know about the Realtor part, but I gotta say I concur with the OP’s general assessment.

Eight years ago my wife and I moved to Temecula from Silicon Valley to be closer to family. Because of commute distance, there weren’t many employment options. I got a job defense contractor in RB. I was reluctant to work in defense – not for political reasons – but because I thought it would be slow and bureaucratic, which is not my style. But I decided to give it a shot.

I had exposure to many military and intelligence agency government employees. The 4 to 1 ratio of slackers to workers in the OP is about right, at least at the contractors. At the government offices, things do “shut down” on Friday afternoons, and before holidays, etc. No, not everyone is a slacker, but many of them are. There are lots of well-paid people doing nothing, and feeling no shame whatsoever. Accountability is nonexistent.

I eventually got a job at a smaller contractor, hoping the culture would be different. It wasn’t much better. A few motivated people carried the weight, while most just cruised. The worst part was that the whole business model was essentially structured around the lack of accountability in the process – it seemed we did nothing but “demos,” and intentionally avoided any contracts that would require more substantial deliverables. The customer (govt.) always came back for more – even though we never created anything of value. Meanwhile the owners of the company were making incredible money – I spent a decade in Silicon Valley and never knew anyone with a higher net worth than the owners of this small, obscure, defense contractor.

I grew disgusted with the whole business and eventually left for a commercial contracting company. I work much harder now, for just a little more money, but I’m much happier knowing I’m no longer part of such a corrupt system.

The OP’s point about using patriotism as a rationalization is, unfortunately, very much a reality. I certainly noticed a reverse correlation between work ethic and vocal patriotism. And it is also true that the worst offenders are almost always “Tea Party” types.

My political views tend toward the conservative – I absolutely believe we should maintain a military that is far stronger than any rival (and I have no problem with us using it.) But, from what I’ve seen, the defense business today is much more about easy money than it is about a legitimate effort to maintain national security. We need much more accountability and common sense in the process. Because of the political climate today, and the “untouchable” nature of defense spending, the taxpayers are going to be burdened with this tremendous waste for a long time. I really hope this waste does not weaken our country, but I fear that it will.

[burghMan]

I don’t know about the Realtor part, but I gotta say I concur with the OP’s general assessment.

Eight years ago my wife and I moved to Temecula from Silicon Valley to be closer to family. Because of commute distance, there weren’t many employment options. I got a job defense contractor in RB. I was reluctant to work in defense – not for political reasons – but because I thought it would be slow and bureaucratic, which is not my style. But I decided to give it a shot.

I had exposure to many military and intelligence agency government employees. The 4 to 1 ratio of slackers to workers in the OP is about right, at least at the contractors. At the government offices, things do “shut down” on Friday afternoons, and before holidays, etc. No, not everyone is a slacker, but many of them are. There are lots of well-paid people doing nothing, and feeling no shame whatsoever. Accountability is nonexistent.

I eventually got a job at a smaller contractor, hoping the culture would be different. It wasn’t much better. A few motivated people carried the weight, while most just cruised. The worst part was that the whole business model was essentially structured around the lack of accountability in the process – it seemed we did nothing but “demos,” and intentionally avoided any contracts that would require more substantial deliverables. The customer (govt.) always came back for more – even though we never created anything of value. Meanwhile the owners of the company were making incredible money – I spent a decade in Silicon Valley and never knew anyone with a higher net worth than the owners of this small, obscure, defense contractor.

I grew disgusted with the whole business and eventually left for a commercial contracting company. I work much harder now, for just a little more money, but I’m much happier knowing I’m no longer part of such a corrupt system.

The OP’s point about using patriotism as a rationalization is, unfortunately, very much a reality. I certainly noticed a reverse correlation between work ethic and vocal patriotism. And it is also true that the worst offenders are almost always “Tea Party” types.

My political views tend toward the conservative – I absolutely believe we should maintain a military that is far stronger than any rival (and I have no problem with us using it.) But, from what I’ve seen, the defense business today is much more about easy money than it is about a legitimate effort to maintain national security. We need much more accountability and common sense in the process. Because of the political climate today, and the “untouchable” nature of defense spending, the taxpayers are going to be burdened with this tremendous waste for a long time. I really hope this waste does not weaken our country, but I fear that it will.

[burghMan]

[quote=paramount]Since Temecula schools are supposedly so great according to some, I wonder why so many charter schools are opening in and around Temecula.

I understand why home schooling is so prevalent around Temecula with so many “fundamentalist” Christians in the area, but charter schools?[/quote]

Here’s the answer to Eeore’s question:

Many of the charter schools are for kids that home school. By enrolling their kids in a charter school with a homeschooling program, parents can get support and state funding for supplies, extracurricular activities, etc.

http://www.riverspringscharter.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=357&Itemid=53

[burghMan]

[quote=paramount]Since Temecula schools are supposedly so great according to some, I wonder why so many charter schools are opening in and around Temecula.

I understand why home schooling is so prevalent around Temecula with so many “fundamentalist” Christians in the area, but charter schools?[/quote]

Here’s the answer to Eeore’s question:

Many of the charter schools are for kids that home school. By enrolling their kids in a charter school with a homeschooling program, parents can get support and state funding for supplies, extracurricular activities, etc.

http://www.riverspringscharter.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=357&Itemid=53

[burghMan]

[quote=paramount]Since Temecula schools are supposedly so great according to some, I wonder why so many charter schools are opening in and around Temecula.

I understand why home schooling is so prevalent around Temecula with so many “fundamentalist” Christians in the area, but charter schools?[/quote]

Here’s the answer to Eeore’s question:

Many of the charter schools are for kids that home school. By enrolling their kids in a charter school with a homeschooling program, parents can get support and state funding for supplies, extracurricular activities, etc.

http://www.riverspringscharter.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=357&Itemid=53

[burghMan]

[quote=paramount]Since Temecula schools are supposedly so great according to some, I wonder why so many charter schools are opening in and around Temecula.

I understand why home schooling is so prevalent around Temecula with so many “fundamentalist” Christians in the area, but charter schools?[/quote]

Here’s the answer to Eeore’s question:

Many of the charter schools are for kids that home school. By enrolling their kids in a charter school with a homeschooling program, parents can get support and state funding for supplies, extracurricular activities, etc.

http://www.riverspringscharter.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=357&Itemid=53

[burghMan]

[quote=paramount]Since Temecula schools are supposedly so great according to some, I wonder why so many charter schools are opening in and around Temecula.

I understand why home schooling is so prevalent around Temecula with so many “fundamentalist” Christians in the area, but charter schools?[/quote]

Here’s the answer to Eeore’s question:

Many of the charter schools are for kids that home school. By enrolling their kids in a charter school with a homeschooling program, parents can get support and state funding for supplies, extracurricular activities, etc.

http://www.riverspringscharter.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=357&Itemid=53

[burghMan]

[quote=bearishgurl]Lifestyle reasons for buying there (whether or not it’s a wise investment) are purely subjective.[/quote]

bg,

I’m not sure I follow your line of reasoning in the rest of your post, but I it’s hard not to agree that, yes, lifestyle reasons are indeed subjective. Different people have different priorities.

Paramount summarized the hater’s perspective best in his car analogy. But not everyone has to rationalize that their Audi is really a BMW, because not everyone is caught up in brand/image hype. The way I see it, if an Audi that has more performance, features, etc. than an a BMW at the same price, the Audi is the better car, period.

But some folks get way too wrapped up in image. If one is the type that feels obligated to buy the Audi as a “compromise,” only to wish it were a BMW every time time their friends saw them, then they shouldn’t move to Temecula.

[burghMan]

[quote=bearishgurl]Lifestyle reasons for buying there (whether or not it’s a wise investment) are purely subjective.[/quote]

bg,

I’m not sure I follow your line of reasoning in the rest of your post, but I it’s hard not to agree that, yes, lifestyle reasons are indeed subjective. Different people have different priorities.

Paramount summarized the hater’s perspective best in his car analogy. But not everyone has to rationalize that their Audi is really a BMW, because not everyone is caught up in brand/image hype. The way I see it, if an Audi that has more performance, features, etc. than an a BMW at the same price, the Audi is the better car, period.

But some folks get way too wrapped up in image. If one is the type that feels obligated to buy the Audi as a “compromise,” only to wish it were a BMW every time time their friends saw them, then they shouldn’t move to Temecula.

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