u/Disastrous-Grand7075

Who handles all these hotel projects? Who is the largest by volume or personnel in your region?

What is the most dangerous place in IE? Where you do not want to go even during daytime.

Who handles all these hotel projects? Who is the largest by volume or personnel in your region?

Hi! How to you get new jobs from new GCs? Is it efficient? Do they pay regular rates or look for cheaper bids every time?

I have a couple general contractors who either refer me to clients or send a punch list and then pay efficiently.
I give them a good rate, they are clear with tasks and expectations.
I decided to approach a few other GCs, and some were interested in collaborating.
But I either get cheap requests (“hey, I forgot to put 2 earthquake straps for a water heater can you go and do it for 💯?”) or “how much to replace 18 switches, these two areas of carpet and paint these 3 doors” and then they ghost me.
What is your experience?

I am looking for new locations to explore / hike / visit local restaurants. I want to find something which does not ring a bell but is totally different vide or lifestyle.
Like
Kagel Canyon.
Chatsworth Lake Manor.
Verdugo Woodlands.
Oakmont.
Blanchard Canyon.
Rim of the Valley.

Hi everyone! What is the best pocket (or cross streets) in SouthBay in your opinion?
I am not talking about MB>HB or South Redondo vs RPV but rather specific block or area which has it all.
For example, I like Susana Ave and Faye Ln almost cul-de-sac feeling, little street library, super close to schools and parks. Couple blocks from Walgreens or Sushi Chitose.

I have seen a few houses pop up in this area.

Check for example 114 N Rose or 4322 N Clybourn.

Is this area so different from regular Burbank that people overpay for such houses?

Just learned that my brother in law is considering buying a house in Tesoro Toll Brothers for over 1.7 mil. 3500 sf or so 4/4. Tell me the good, the bad, and the ugly for this choice, please...

I have seen a few houses pop up in this area.

Check for example 114 N Rose or 4322 N Clybourn.

Is this area so different from regular Burbank that people overpay for such houses?

I have seen a few houses pop up in this area.

Check for example 114 N Rose or 4322 N Clybourn.

Is this area so different from regular Burbank that people overpay for such houses?

Why?

So, long story short. I started dating again. On a fatty side. 43. 240 lbs and 5 ten. Went to a couple Tinder dates in LA. Where you work, how much make etc . Proposed to go to fancy spots. I felt off once in my work clothes.

Went to a few dates in Hesperia or Apple Valley.
Urgh. Baddies. Tattoos. Chubbier than me. Super easy going. Beer at home. Darts in a dive bar. Staying at home. And they were 8-10 out of ten and almost all ready for a second date.
Just wanted to share…..

So, long story short. I started dating again. On a fatty side. 43. 240 lbs and 5 ten. Went to a couple Tinder dates in LA. Where you work, how much make etc . Proposed to go to fancy spots. I felt off once in my work clothes.
Went to a few dates in Ontario, Redlands, Pomona.
Regular 8-10/10 girls. Someone with kiddo, one was a cop, another one was a county employee. Super easy going. Coffee. Walk in a park. Bowling. Darts in a dive bar. And they were 8-10 out of ten and almost all ready for a second date.
Just wanted to share…..

Good evening everyone! Let’s say you have either 1 mil cash (kind of joke!) or 1 mil mortgage pre-approval to buy. You work in a service business so your clients are everywhere from Ventura or Oxnard to San Clemente or Palm Springs. You want kind of decent schools and do not want to hear gun shots at the night. Where would you buy?

Hi. I am on SoCal. When I get quotes from subs and I feel that the quote is reasonable I do not discuss pricing and push subs to bid lower. However, I lost bunch of jobs of my plumber being sometimes unreasonable. A. He charges very high for fancy zip codes (ie they can afford it). B. He raised his prices to almost $2000 per fixture (new construction, copper + ABS). And he is doing insanely good work, responsible and shows up on time. And I started to have the same issues with my stucco man. The same job. New bid is $2100 more. Another new bid? $4000 more.
What do you do when your subcontractors pricing is going towards regular retail rates?

Hi everyone!
I am about to make an offer to one of my occasional laborers to become a first full time employee.
I met the guy five years ago and use as occasional help for larger jobs. I would say I use him as a main laborer/ foreman maybe.
He is in his 60s, has truck, all tools (from sprayer to drain cleaner to a jackhammer). He worked for a bunch of contractors, knows codes, handled inspections. Can do framing, electrical, stucco, plumbing, flooring etc. Never misses deadlines.
He told me that he works for 280/day for a maintenance company when work is slow but worked for a guy as superintendent 12 hrs a day 6 days a week for 2500/ week.
I want to offer him 375/ for 10 hrs a day 6 days a week.
Am I within a good range?

I dealt with bunch of Angelenos, San Diegans or San Franciscans :)
Yuppy kids, hard working Mexican immigrants, yoga moms, straggling single LGBTQ moms etc. you name it.

But when I deal with IE people they are cool. They promised to come at 9 am? They will be there. They promised to do this and that? They will do. I post stupid questions in this subreddit and people like “bro, you did a mistake, everyone does. So, the answer is…”
When I come and bid a job it is not cheap. And people ask questions. Like why do you propose solid wood cabinets instead of plywood ? Ok, cool, we will pay extra. Etc.

Why?
Did all down to earth people move from LA/OC/SD to outer burbs?

What are creepy moments , encounters or events that you observed?
I drove thru some rural road (I believe it was Daisy rd) in Adelanto, no housing , no lights around 2 am a month ago.
I parked to pee. After I returned to my car I lighted a cigarette. Suddenly, a lady in her 30s came out of nowhere. She asked if I had a charger for a newish IPhone (I had not), then she started to cry and went to the dark. She did not look like homeless. There were no cars or houses close by.

Tons of people from OC buy houses in Corona. But why?
If they are priced out of wealthy OC areas they still have Santa Ana or Anaheim with commute not over the hill. Schools are almost the same. Or they could choose Chino/Chino Hills with better schools. Why do they choose Corona?
And if you are a transplant from OC, why you have chosen Corona?

I had a conversation in /burbank regarding that part of SFV. And people told that it is a hidden gem ie extremely desirable Toluca Lake but with Burbank services.
Is it true? Does it satisfy $1000/ sf?