[xtina]

I just wanted to comment that we’re in a bit of the same boat, except looking at different areas. I’m focused on RB/PQ/CMR/SS/SR and I work in RB.

Also looking to rent out one room once I buy with the potential to keep the property for cash flow once I move/upgrade.

=)

In PQ and in that price range, there is only really Casablanca. Personally, I don’t like Casablanca and I have no experience with CV.

I would also take into consideration ease of renting once you are done with that place. Has there been a lot of CL activity with rental places in CV?

sdr pointed out in another thread that the 1/1 will give you a better cash flow. have you considered buying a 1/1 (and not renting for the first give years) and just renting it out when you are done with it?

[xtina]

This may be a bit off topic, but I feel like I had to throw in my $0.02 here.

I would be looking for a good elementary – high school (if you plan to stay here that long) school system in general – independent of a specific “gifted” program.

I went to school up in LA and was part of the GATE program. (GATE = Gifted and Talented Education) For my district, that meant little extras here and there but mainly just a GATE summer school program in elementary school. I elected NOT to enter the specific “gifted” class in a neighboring school because I wanted to graduate with my own peers.

First of all, your children need to be tested to ensure they are “gifted” by that school’s standards. Then you will choose to isolate them from the rest of their peers and impart upon them a feeling of competitiveness amongst the other “gifted” people. For me personally, that’s not worth it. I would rather have my children excel in the “normal” school environment and supplement their education with all of the “creative” projects which seems to be the cornerstone of my GATE experience. In the end, if the child is gifted and motivated, they will excel as long as the school system is set up to not corrupt.

[xtina]

This may be a bit off topic, but I feel like I had to throw in my $0.02 here.

I would be looking for a good elementary – high school (if you plan to stay here that long) school system in general – independent of a specific “gifted” program.

I went to school up in LA and was part of the GATE program. (GATE = Gifted and Talented Education) For my district, that meant little extras here and there but mainly just a GATE summer school program in elementary school. I elected NOT to enter the specific “gifted” class in a neighboring school because I wanted to graduate with my own peers.

First of all, your children need to be tested to ensure they are “gifted” by that school’s standards. Then you will choose to isolate them from the rest of their peers and impart upon them a feeling of competitiveness amongst the other “gifted” people. For me personally, that’s not worth it. I would rather have my children excel in the “normal” school environment and supplement their education with all of the “creative” projects which seems to be the cornerstone of my GATE experience. In the end, if the child is gifted and motivated, they will excel as long as the school system is set up to not corrupt.

[xtina]

This may be a bit off topic, but I feel like I had to throw in my $0.02 here.

I would be looking for a good elementary – high school (if you plan to stay here that long) school system in general – independent of a specific “gifted” program.

I went to school up in LA and was part of the GATE program. (GATE = Gifted and Talented Education) For my district, that meant little extras here and there but mainly just a GATE summer school program in elementary school. I elected NOT to enter the specific “gifted” class in a neighboring school because I wanted to graduate with my own peers.

First of all, your children need to be tested to ensure they are “gifted” by that school’s standards. Then you will choose to isolate them from the rest of their peers and impart upon them a feeling of competitiveness amongst the other “gifted” people. For me personally, that’s not worth it. I would rather have my children excel in the “normal” school environment and supplement their education with all of the “creative” projects which seems to be the cornerstone of my GATE experience. In the end, if the child is gifted and motivated, they will excel as long as the school system is set up to not corrupt.

[xtina]

This may be a bit off topic, but I feel like I had to throw in my $0.02 here.

I would be looking for a good elementary – high school (if you plan to stay here that long) school system in general – independent of a specific “gifted” program.

I went to school up in LA and was part of the GATE program. (GATE = Gifted and Talented Education) For my district, that meant little extras here and there but mainly just a GATE summer school program in elementary school. I elected NOT to enter the specific “gifted” class in a neighboring school because I wanted to graduate with my own peers.

First of all, your children need to be tested to ensure they are “gifted” by that school’s standards. Then you will choose to isolate them from the rest of their peers and impart upon them a feeling of competitiveness amongst the other “gifted” people. For me personally, that’s not worth it. I would rather have my children excel in the “normal” school environment and supplement their education with all of the “creative” projects which seems to be the cornerstone of my GATE experience. In the end, if the child is gifted and motivated, they will excel as long as the school system is set up to not corrupt.

[xtina]

This may be a bit off topic, but I feel like I had to throw in my $0.02 here.

I would be looking for a good elementary – high school (if you plan to stay here that long) school system in general – independent of a specific “gifted” program.

I went to school up in LA and was part of the GATE program. (GATE = Gifted and Talented Education) For my district, that meant little extras here and there but mainly just a GATE summer school program in elementary school. I elected NOT to enter the specific “gifted” class in a neighboring school because I wanted to graduate with my own peers.

First of all, your children need to be tested to ensure they are “gifted” by that school’s standards. Then you will choose to isolate them from the rest of their peers and impart upon them a feeling of competitiveness amongst the other “gifted” people. For me personally, that’s not worth it. I would rather have my children excel in the “normal” school environment and supplement their education with all of the “creative” projects which seems to be the cornerstone of my GATE experience. In the end, if the child is gifted and motivated, they will excel as long as the school system is set up to not corrupt.

[xtina]

I looked at the link that Diego posted to determine the best antenna solution for your location. Sadly, where I am right now in 4S/92127 shows terrible enough channels and/or signal strength that it doesn’t appear to be worth it. (It showed about 3 stations with were showing to bed “red”).

Even with a higher powered antenna (Like Emily posted and CE agreed to), what are the chances that it’s even worth the hassle to order an antenna and try it out?

[xtina]

I looked at the link that Diego posted to determine the best antenna solution for your location. Sadly, where I am right now in 4S/92127 shows terrible enough channels and/or signal strength that it doesn’t appear to be worth it. (It showed about 3 stations with were showing to bed “red”).

Even with a higher powered antenna (Like Emily posted and CE agreed to), what are the chances that it’s even worth the hassle to order an antenna and try it out?

[xtina]

I looked at the link that Diego posted to determine the best antenna solution for your location. Sadly, where I am right now in 4S/92127 shows terrible enough channels and/or signal strength that it doesn’t appear to be worth it. (It showed about 3 stations with were showing to bed “red”).

Even with a higher powered antenna (Like Emily posted and CE agreed to), what are the chances that it’s even worth the hassle to order an antenna and try it out?

[xtina]

I looked at the link that Diego posted to determine the best antenna solution for your location. Sadly, where I am right now in 4S/92127 shows terrible enough channels and/or signal strength that it doesn’t appear to be worth it. (It showed about 3 stations with were showing to bed “red”).

Even with a higher powered antenna (Like Emily posted and CE agreed to), what are the chances that it’s even worth the hassle to order an antenna and try it out?

[xtina]

I looked at the link that Diego posted to determine the best antenna solution for your location. Sadly, where I am right now in 4S/92127 shows terrible enough channels and/or signal strength that it doesn’t appear to be worth it. (It showed about 3 stations with were showing to bed “red”).

Even with a higher powered antenna (Like Emily posted and CE agreed to), what are the chances that it’s even worth the hassle to order an antenna and try it out?

[xtina]

I have to agree with flu on this one.

Location will not change. That hill isn’t going away. Those powerlines are not going away. For myself, $50k more is worth the prime location. If I like the community and I can afford $50k more, I would do it.

Floor plan and lighting are cosmetic.

Personally, I would be okay with lightly visible power lines (are they far away?), but I know it will be a deterrent for future buyers.

If you like it, you like it, even with its flaws. Someone else will love it equally when you are ready to sell!

[xtina]

I have to agree with flu on this one.

Location will not change. That hill isn’t going away. Those powerlines are not going away. For myself, $50k more is worth the prime location. If I like the community and I can afford $50k more, I would do it.

Floor plan and lighting are cosmetic.

Personally, I would be okay with lightly visible power lines (are they far away?), but I know it will be a deterrent for future buyers.

If you like it, you like it, even with its flaws. Someone else will love it equally when you are ready to sell!

[xtina]

I have to agree with flu on this one.

Location will not change. That hill isn’t going away. Those powerlines are not going away. For myself, $50k more is worth the prime location. If I like the community and I can afford $50k more, I would do it.

Floor plan and lighting are cosmetic.

Personally, I would be okay with lightly visible power lines (are they far away?), but I know it will be a deterrent for future buyers.

If you like it, you like it, even with its flaws. Someone else will love it equally when you are ready to sell!

[xtina]

I have to agree with flu on this one.

Location will not change. That hill isn’t going away. Those powerlines are not going away. For myself, $50k more is worth the prime location. If I like the community and I can afford $50k more, I would do it.

Floor plan and lighting are cosmetic.

Personally, I would be okay with lightly visible power lines (are they far away?), but I know it will be a deterrent for future buyers.

If you like it, you like it, even with its flaws. Someone else will love it equally when you are ready to sell!

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