All Forum Posts by: David Gritis

If you’re afraid of COVID, buckle up for the myriad illnesses you’ll deal with as an EMT. And if you think restaurant guests are rude? Wait until you’ve dealt with some of the homeless and drug dependent population.

The grass ain’t always greener. Once you’ve wiped the 15th old person’s butt for the week, it’ll get old. EMTs also really don’t make much money and it’s an extremely competitive field. It can be a rewarding career but it’s not all daisys.

I think Brandon has developed systems where he’s able to immediately identify a deal that’s exactly as good as you originally described. What he doesn’t detail as often is that he said no to 99 other properties before saying yes. He’s an abundance thinker, and focuses on the positive yes instead of complaining about the 99 no’s.

There are literally millions of deals all over the country that meet the criteria that Brandon described. The difficulty is figuring out how to unlock these deals, how to find them, how to communicate properly with a homeowner, etc.. BRRRR is the concept, you are responsible for making it work and dealing with the myriad challenges that arise on your way.

@Ramona Huot

I use the ultra high efficiency Niagara toilets, the stealth model.

I live in Arizona and things like high water efficiency are big buzz words that seem to really attract more attention.

Never had a problem with the toilets. They’re more expensive but I feel like tenets appreciate all the high water efficiency fixtures and products. This sentiment may be different in states with fewer water concerns.

@Tim G.

Bigger pockets is an invaluable resources to anyone who seeks to build personal wealth. They’re giving people the tools to help themselves. Anyone, regardless of social status, racial identity, or background.

The savior complex will not solve inequality. In fact, the savior complex perpetuates inequality. It is not your responsibility to rescue someone who you believe is oppressed... In fact, you’re doing more harm than good.

@Derrick Dill

Yes, our TOTAL debt is high, but as a percentage of GDP, we are not in nearly as of a perilous situation as you make it out to be.

We have a better debt to income ratio than several of our European counterparts. We have room

For improvement, but we will be ok.

@Derrick Dill

Just so you’re aware, the majority of US debt is owned by US Banks, US individuals, and other American enterprises. There’s also very significant amounts of US debt owned by social security, military pensions, and other government entities. Japan currently owns the largest portion of US debt owned by a foreign government.

China also has significant debt problems, and the US government and US banks/individuals own quite a bit of Chinese debt.

I was born and raised in Tucson and I found it interesting that it was mentioned 4 times in this thread.

Like any other city, there’s nice parts and rough parts. I happen to think that there’s tremendous investor opportunity in the city that is often over looked because so many people are attracted to the larger Phoenix metro area that’s just 100 miles away.

I would recommend looking to live in the Vail or Marana areas, I know that Vail has a tremendous school district because I graduated from there :)

There’s a two part national park on either side of town, loads of recreational opportunity, and tons of public land all around. You can go from the beautiful Sahuaro landscape, drive about 35 minutes, and be deep into mountain pines on your way to Mt Lemmon and the southern most ski destination in the country (it’s gonna be 107 degrees tomorrow, but the high is 71 on the mountain). There’s truly unbelievable opportunity for outdoor recreation, even in the dead of summer. The city also boasts tremendous bicycle friendly roads and courses.

Economically, some strong drivers are the university and the Air Force base. There’s also a major Raytheon operation, and various other sectors. There are several very good hospitals in town, as well as the states only medical school.

Politically, the city tends to be liberal. Pima county is generally a blue county. And Arizona tends to be more conservative. There are neighborhoods in Tucson that are strikingly progressive and liberal, specifically near downtown and the university. Spreading out to the suburbs will bring more moderate viewpoints.

The weather has its own reputation, and it’s true for the most part. Tucson is hot and sunny. For those who have never visited the desert in the summer, imagine opening your oven and feeling a blast of warm air hit your face. That’s what it feels like to leave AC and walk outside. It is a dry heat though, and is really much more manageable than dealing with humidity. Oddly enough, the temperature swings can be almost 50 degrees from day to night. It’s entirely normal to have a high of 110 and then a low of around 70 at night. This seems to surprise a lot of people, because mornings and evenings are very pleasant even in the summer months. Winters are relatively mild. It snows in Tucson once every few years, although the mountains are often snow capped for a few months during the winter. We also experience some very unique and strong monsoons.

There are also some really, really tough parts of town. Like most other cities, you've got many run down and beat up neighborhoods. There's a few parts of town where you can go from striking, million dollar homes in beautiful neighborhoods, to absolutely disgusting shacks and abandoned homes just a few blocks away. (This is where I see a lot of potential for those in fix and flip or BRRRR investing)

Some of the biggest challenges facing Tucson is the lack of infrastructure designed to accommodate the cities expansion. Because of this, the city operates within a grid traffic system, and the interstate is ineffective for much of inter-city travel. That being said, traffic is much easier to handle than larger metros such as LA, Dallas, or even Phoenix or Austin.

Well I think that about wraps up my thoughts... I hope this helps. If you’re interested, I’d be happy to offer some ideas on where to go if you ever happen to visit or consider Tucson as your home. I could also tailor in some of the hidden investment gems. Feel free to send me a direct message!

First post alert...

I’ll bet that this guy charged you for the concrete... the fact that the police were unwilling to even consider taking a report is entirely unacceptable.

You may have to do some detective work and then provide it to the police. For example, if you can prove that he bought concrete recently (and you paid for it) but he hadn’t done any concrete work for you recently... I don’t see how it’s not a reasonable suspicion that he used that concrete to destruct your personal property.

Interview the neighbors and see if any of them observed him taking in bags of concrete. Look for other evidence, like old empty bags or mixing equipment.

I work in Asset Protection for a National home improvement brand, and there’s certainly going to be video of him buying concrete from a Home Depot or Lowe’s about the same time you fired him. I find it unlikely that he just had spare bags lying around because they’re so messy and can’t be stored outside.

Just my two cents! Give a little bit of evidence and sometimes the police will work hard to make it right.