[NotCranky]

“Rustico – If I understand you correctly – you moved in anticipation of a schooling situation which changed. This is a very compelling reason for me to stay here, then decide later when all the factors, including school and housing prices, are known at the time I have to make the decision.”

No that wasn’t it . I wasn’t too clear. I didn’t think private schools or a better neighborhood would be an option for us financially. I bought a lot and built in Jamul because that cost me very little and the schools here are much better than other areas I could afford except Poway, which is not really my thing, except maybe around Espola Rd. I think San Carlos/Del Cerro is another possibility. Anyway now it looks like we probably would be able to afford some private high school but we are too far away. I think the schools here in Jamul are good and improving. The high school went charter and gets support from the community. I am Just looking at the other trade offs like amenities and commute and suggesting you do the same since you already seem capable of handling private schools and you mostly like your current situation.We will probably stay here or move a little closer in,but still in Jamul, when the kids get older.Right now they(we) have 20 acres to romp around and can spend enormous ammounts of time together, due to low bills, which is great.
No way I am moving to Wisconsin, although I trust Cyphire’s opinions. My sister teaches in Stoughton which is a suburb of Madison. Her Daughter has done very well academically from public schools. Her parents are both very bright and involved so that helps.

[NotCranky]

That is a pretty broad topic jp. It depends on the situation. I know of people who bought a 4-plex that the city tried to force them to restore to a duplex. They told me that they got a Lawyer and it is allowed to stand until they sell it or pull another permit.That hurts. It has four units on a 60amp main!

A friend/client of mine bought an illegal 2 on 1 with an open code case, really cheaply,tore down the illegal unit increasing the back yard size and “flipped” the property for a decent profit. The neighbors love flippers in these cases.

Framing,electrical, plumbing,items like this are a non-issue IMO.

This stuff isn’t for everybody.

[NotCranky]

That is a pretty broad topic jp. It depends on the situation. I know of people who bought a 4-plex that the city tried to force them to restore to a duplex. They told me that they got a Lawyer and it is allowed to stand until they sell it or pull another permit.That hurts. It has four units on a 60amp main!

A friend/client of mine bought an illegal 2 on 1 with an open code case, really cheaply,tore down the illegal unit increasing the back yard size and “flipped” the property for a decent profit. The neighbors love flippers in these cases.

Framing,electrical, plumbing,items like this are a non-issue IMO.

This stuff isn’t for everybody.

[NotCranky]

That is a pretty broad topic jp. It depends on the situation. I know of people who bought a 4-plex that the city tried to force them to restore to a duplex. They told me that they got a Lawyer and it is allowed to stand until they sell it or pull another permit.That hurts. It has four units on a 60amp main!

A friend/client of mine bought an illegal 2 on 1 with an open code case, really cheaply,tore down the illegal unit increasing the back yard size and “flipped” the property for a decent profit. The neighbors love flippers in these cases.

Framing,electrical, plumbing,items like this are a non-issue IMO.

This stuff isn’t for everybody.

[NotCranky]

That is a pretty broad topic jp. It depends on the situation. I know of people who bought a 4-plex that the city tried to force them to restore to a duplex. They told me that they got a Lawyer and it is allowed to stand until they sell it or pull another permit.That hurts. It has four units on a 60amp main!

A friend/client of mine bought an illegal 2 on 1 with an open code case, really cheaply,tore down the illegal unit increasing the back yard size and “flipped” the property for a decent profit. The neighbors love flippers in these cases.

Framing,electrical, plumbing,items like this are a non-issue IMO.

This stuff isn’t for everybody.

[NotCranky]

That is a pretty broad topic jp. It depends on the situation. I know of people who bought a 4-plex that the city tried to force them to restore to a duplex. They told me that they got a Lawyer and it is allowed to stand until they sell it or pull another permit.That hurts. It has four units on a 60amp main!

A friend/client of mine bought an illegal 2 on 1 with an open code case, really cheaply,tore down the illegal unit increasing the back yard size and “flipped” the property for a decent profit. The neighbors love flippers in these cases.

Framing,electrical, plumbing,items like this are a non-issue IMO.

This stuff isn’t for everybody.

[NotCranky]

LJR,

It isn’t a question of reputation or mal-nutrition for me. I write low balls for credible clients. Maybe a buyer’s broker’s agreement is necessary if I don’t know them well.
Writing lots of 50% offers willy nilly is mostly impractical. That could get embarrassing. 30% could apply to a lot more situations.

SDR
As far as the Point Loma house goes…I would buy it in a heart beat if I were hunting there. Of course I can fix all that stuff for a fraction of what it costs other people. If the property had an open code violation case all the better for getting a bargain(depending on what it was).
That APPEARS to be a killer deal for TODAY’S market and probably tomorrows too, inclusive of the defects.

[NotCranky]

LJR,

It isn’t a question of reputation or mal-nutrition for me. I write low balls for credible clients. Maybe a buyer’s broker’s agreement is necessary if I don’t know them well.
Writing lots of 50% offers willy nilly is mostly impractical. That could get embarrassing. 30% could apply to a lot more situations.

SDR
As far as the Point Loma house goes…I would buy it in a heart beat if I were hunting there. Of course I can fix all that stuff for a fraction of what it costs other people. If the property had an open code violation case all the better for getting a bargain(depending on what it was).
That APPEARS to be a killer deal for TODAY’S market and probably tomorrows too, inclusive of the defects.

[NotCranky]

LJR,

It isn’t a question of reputation or mal-nutrition for me. I write low balls for credible clients. Maybe a buyer’s broker’s agreement is necessary if I don’t know them well.
Writing lots of 50% offers willy nilly is mostly impractical. That could get embarrassing. 30% could apply to a lot more situations.

SDR
As far as the Point Loma house goes…I would buy it in a heart beat if I were hunting there. Of course I can fix all that stuff for a fraction of what it costs other people. If the property had an open code violation case all the better for getting a bargain(depending on what it was).
That APPEARS to be a killer deal for TODAY’S market and probably tomorrows too, inclusive of the defects.

[NotCranky]

LJR,

It isn’t a question of reputation or mal-nutrition for me. I write low balls for credible clients. Maybe a buyer’s broker’s agreement is necessary if I don’t know them well.
Writing lots of 50% offers willy nilly is mostly impractical. That could get embarrassing. 30% could apply to a lot more situations.

SDR
As far as the Point Loma house goes…I would buy it in a heart beat if I were hunting there. Of course I can fix all that stuff for a fraction of what it costs other people. If the property had an open code violation case all the better for getting a bargain(depending on what it was).
That APPEARS to be a killer deal for TODAY’S market and probably tomorrows too, inclusive of the defects.

[NotCranky]

LJR,

It isn’t a question of reputation or mal-nutrition for me. I write low balls for credible clients. Maybe a buyer’s broker’s agreement is necessary if I don’t know them well.
Writing lots of 50% offers willy nilly is mostly impractical. That could get embarrassing. 30% could apply to a lot more situations.

SDR
As far as the Point Loma house goes…I would buy it in a heart beat if I were hunting there. Of course I can fix all that stuff for a fraction of what it costs other people. If the property had an open code violation case all the better for getting a bargain(depending on what it was).
That APPEARS to be a killer deal for TODAY’S market and probably tomorrows too, inclusive of the defects.

[NotCranky]

There is some truth to what the agent is saying about the short sales. It is also getting better. There is a possibility that he/she is being a little lazy and steering you towards and easier commission.Maybe they are really frightened of the prospects of short sales but I doubt that.

About the model homes, I don’t know if the quality issues are true or not.I wasn’t there when they built it. I tend to doubt it. It sounds more like your agent is steering you away from them because the supply is limited and it may be tough to get you into one… easy commission again. Take what I say with a grain of salt. I am not there but it sounds like the person doesn’t want to go out there and command the best deal according to the direction you are hoping to go in. Your way doesn’t necessarily sound like the easy way but is fair enough.

[NotCranky]

There is some truth to what the agent is saying about the short sales. It is also getting better. There is a possibility that he/she is being a little lazy and steering you towards and easier commission.Maybe they are really frightened of the prospects of short sales but I doubt that.

About the model homes, I don’t know if the quality issues are true or not.I wasn’t there when they built it. I tend to doubt it. It sounds more like your agent is steering you away from them because the supply is limited and it may be tough to get you into one… easy commission again. Take what I say with a grain of salt. I am not there but it sounds like the person doesn’t want to go out there and command the best deal according to the direction you are hoping to go in. Your way doesn’t necessarily sound like the easy way but is fair enough.

[NotCranky]

There is some truth to what the agent is saying about the short sales. It is also getting better. There is a possibility that he/she is being a little lazy and steering you towards and easier commission.Maybe they are really frightened of the prospects of short sales but I doubt that.

About the model homes, I don’t know if the quality issues are true or not.I wasn’t there when they built it. I tend to doubt it. It sounds more like your agent is steering you away from them because the supply is limited and it may be tough to get you into one… easy commission again. Take what I say with a grain of salt. I am not there but it sounds like the person doesn’t want to go out there and command the best deal according to the direction you are hoping to go in. Your way doesn’t necessarily sound like the easy way but is fair enough.

[NotCranky]

There is some truth to what the agent is saying about the short sales. It is also getting better. There is a possibility that he/she is being a little lazy and steering you towards and easier commission.Maybe they are really frightened of the prospects of short sales but I doubt that.

About the model homes, I don’t know if the quality issues are true or not.I wasn’t there when they built it. I tend to doubt it. It sounds more like your agent is steering you away from them because the supply is limited and it may be tough to get you into one… easy commission again. Take what I say with a grain of salt. I am not there but it sounds like the person doesn’t want to go out there and command the best deal according to the direction you are hoping to go in. Your way doesn’t necessarily sound like the easy way but is fair enough.

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