Woohoo, looks like I'm going to be a beach property owner

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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited June 2008
    Awesome! I don't know how you can stand to wait so long. :)
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited June 2008
    Looks cool. How are you going to handle the renting?
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2008
    Majority through a management company, then whatever we can do ourself.
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited June 2008
    Pricing is similar to Cancun, just outside of the hotel zone. Nice grab. I think you'll do well. Good luck.
    -Ignorance is strength -
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited June 2008
    Awesome. Enjoy that bad boy.
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    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited June 2008
    Polkfest 2009 - Mexican resort style!!!
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2008
    I just got updated photos, and info that Phase 1 has started deliveries. Our condo is on Phase 2 (second tower), and we should have it by the end of August.

    http://flickr.com/photos/sami_kallio/sets/72157605843133720/

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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited June 2008
    Too bad Ron can't post a reply that you're still making a huge mistake, huh?:rolleyes:
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2008
    Polkmaniac wrote: »
    Polkfest 2009 - Mexican resort style!!!

    I'm sure even the hardcore polkies would not stay inside all day to listen to music. Who's going to bring in the hardware anyways? :)

    Once I get settled in, I most likely can arrange multiple condos for a "Polkfest" down there. I doubt there's that much interest but if there is, I can sure make the arrangements and plan activities.

    ND13, I think some people just aren't familiar with whats outside of their countries borders and everything they don't know about is sooooo scary. In all honesty I don't think I would have ever bought the place if this wasn't my wife's hometown. (her dad is some sort of police chief of the bay area so I'm sure we could blast some SDA's on full power if someone brought them over :D)
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited January 2009
    Finally took possession, here are some updated pictures:

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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2009
    WOW!!


    That looks really nice

    Congrats!


    Is this a vacation home? If so. When are not going to be there and how much is rent for a weekend?:D




    Nick
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited January 2009
    I call seconds after Nikolas?

    nice place!
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    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited January 2009
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    Is this a vacation home? If so. When are not going to be there and how much is rent for a weekend?:D

    Yes, vacation home. Primary function right now is renting as I only get 4 weeks a year. I'm working on rent structure, and I will give CP discount of course to anyone here that is interested. Send me e-mail or PM if you're seriously interested and we'll be able to work something out. It has room for 6 people, two bedrooms with queen size beds and one sleeping sofa in the living area. Property management has set a 8 people limit for our unit size so the pool area will not get too crowded (you won't be able to invite more than 8 to the property area, including yourself).

    We still need to get curtains in place and AC units. AC right now is not 100% necessary, we stayed there for 6 nights w/o it and everything was fine (pool at day time, nights are cool). Curtains will be in place shortly but AC is going to take some time. If anyone wants to rent it w/o AC functioning, the price will be an absolute bargain for the location.

    E-mail me @ acqua.258@gmail.com for further info, dates and pricing.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited January 2009
    Man! that looks positively awful! Why did you go and do something so stupid like that? :rolleyes:


    Nice deal! Looks good. Might have to take you up on the offer for a discounted stay.
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    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,242
    edited January 2009
    Schuuuuuuuuuu weeeeeeeeeet!
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited January 2009
    Nice.... Enjoy


    Pauly
    Life without music would♭
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited January 2009
    make sure you have a POLK HT set up and I will be one of your customers.....HE HE HE
    Godspeed,
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited January 2009
    No HT but the pool setup is Polk Atriums all around. :)
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited January 2009
    Unfortunately I don't have the bank account to retire just yet (I'm in my late 30's) but if I find a business opportunity over there I might make it a permanent residence. Right now it is a vacation place plus an investment shared by me and my wife's boss. If all goes well with this one I might try to get a couple more, either Nuevo Vallarta or Puerto Vallarta.

    I do need to find a telecommute job so I can make it a permanent residence... :D
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited January 2009
    Looks awesome. I wish i had the bread I would love to go down there and get away for a while.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited May 2009
    Satellite image just got updated. I'll most likely be down there soon and we should get title for the condo in the next few months.

    http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=puerto+vallarta+mexico&sll=21.103079,-101.709538&sspn=0.076071,0.109863&gl=ca&ie=UTF8&ll=20.73528,-105.316148&spn=0.002383,0.003433&t=k&z=18
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited May 2009
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Wow Sami, taking forever!

    Yes, the finalisation is since it was bought pre-construction. We already have possession of the condo and it can be fully used while we wait for the paperwork. The developer can't have titles for the condos until every single sold unit has been delivered. Every non-sold has to be completely finished as well.
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited May 2009
    Mexico has many beautiful places. As someone who has worked in Mexico City, Vera Cruz, Acapulco and Tijuana, I know this first-hand.

    I also know the many problems Mexico is having with security. When I was working there, the company (a now-defunct multi-national software company) put me through a security training program that really opened my eyes. Its easy to let your guard down between margaritas and senoritas.

    As a result of this training, I'll not be traveling to Mexico for business or pleasure any time soon, or maybe ever again. Sad :(, but true. I'll especially miss the senoritas, but living in Los Angeles is sort of like living in Mexico with a slightly better police/security presence with lots of hot Mexican women and Beaches.

    Enjoy the property, but do the due-diligence on the security climate as well as the weather.
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited May 2009
    xj4094dg wrote: »
    Enjoy the property, but do the due-diligence on the security climate as well as the weather.

    Trust me, Puerto Vallarta is nothing like Mexico City or Tijuana. Very safe, especially since my wife is a local. Definitely safer than many, many places in L.A.

    Weather is perfect, although a bit too hot at times. It's on a bay surrounded by mountains so no big worries about natural disasters either. When the other tourist cities in Mexico got destroyed, Puerto Vallarta stayed intact, it has not gone through major restructure.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited May 2009
    Congrats,Puerto Vallarta Rocks:D
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    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited May 2009
    Beautiful
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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