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you can fit in the party bus !
awesome. bring all of the CAN
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- finally got a hold of the recommended deck/wall contractor dude today. He will be able to do his more focused/detailed inspection of the deck and associated wall tonight or tomorrow. I'll have to pay a rush fee for this short timeline, but this inspection and rush fee would be subtracted from his ultimate bill to fix it after closing.
- related to the above, requesting extensions on the inspection related deadlines:
-- inspection objection deadline to 3/19 (from 3/12)
-- inspection termination and resolution deadlines to 3/24 (from 3/17)
- chatted with Vacasa and got a better idea of their pricing structure: 30% management fee. No flat fee/upfront fee or costs. Linen fees on top as an option. Short term rental insurance as an option: $8.54 per rented night for a presumably primary $1M policy. Owner cleaning fee ~$100 after our use. Platform agnostic to method of entry (garage code, keypad locks, etc.). They can arrange for snow removal services at my cost.
With no flat fees associated with Vacasa and things that'd be convenient to me (like the linen service and basically a corporate maintenance guy) I don't really see a downside, besides juggling the schedule of the post-use owner cleaning (at my cost) to coincide better with possible rentals instead of being a regular thing.
- finally got a hold of the recommended deck/wall contractor dude today. He will be able to do his more focused/detailed inspection of the deck and associated wall tonight or tomorrow. I'll have to pay a rush fee for this short timeline, but this inspection and rush fee would be subtracted from his ultimate bill to fix it after closing.
- related to the above, requesting extensions on the inspection related deadlines:
-- inspection objection deadline to 3/19 (from 3/12)
-- inspection termination and resolution deadlines to 3/24 (from 3/17)
- chatted with Vacasa and got a better idea of their pricing structure: 30% management fee. No flat fee/upfront fee or costs. Linen fees on top as an option. Short term rental insurance as an option: $8.54 per rented night for a presumably primary $1M policy. Owner cleaning fee ~$100 after our use. Platform agnostic to method of entry (garage code, keypad locks, etc.). They can arrange for snow removal services at my cost.
With no flat fees associated with Vacasa and things that'd be convenient to me (like the linen service and basically a corporate maintenance guy) I don't really see a downside, besides juggling the schedule of the post-use owner cleaning (at my cost) to coincide better with possible rentals instead of being a regular thing.
30% is that normal?
Not a secret to those 'living' there.
Soundproofing is key.
As are bleachable surfaces.
Note that drywall texture, painting, and the Trex for the deck aren't included in this quote. Going to confer with realtor of how much I should ask for as a concession, given that redoing the deck, per se, was always assumed.
When we do this I'll have the deck shored up to support a future hot tub.
$16K for deck *labor*?!?
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Must be a really BIG deck.
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Must be a really BIG deck.
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That's not a deck.
Is that a swamp in your back yard?
Is that a swamp in your back yard?
That's not a deck.
Is that a swamp in your back yard?
House is on lot 30. That's "Open Space F" back there, which I believe to be the Pole Creek about which the area is named.
Protected mosquito habitatThat's not a deck.
Is that a swamp in your back yard?
Outside the 100 year flood plain!You got flood insurance?
Let's assume that the second bid comes in similar to the first, and I get, say, $25k in concessions and we close on 5/7 as per the current plan.
What's the best financial play to pay for this immediate deck repair (and upgrade while at it), given that the water intrusion forces my hand to do this now rather than a season or two out?
I'll have a fair chunk of money in my taxable account by closing, but I really don't want to touch that given the whole taking on large new monthly obligations aspect of this transaction. At 90% LTV on the new house there'll be no equity at all to tap.
I could do a HELOC on my Denver house as I'll be roughly 63% LTV on it, but wouldn't be able to deduct interest on it if the proceeds are used to improve the Tabernash house per my reading. (Yes, I still itemize/am over the standard deduction even as it is.) Maybe just a standard loan via Lightspeed or the like?
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Just do the deck yourself. 
Besides not having the skillset this makes no sense at my hourly rate.Just do the deck yourself.
perhaps I can hire @stoney for a few weeks
OUCHBesides not having the skillset this makes no sense at my hourly rate.
perhaps I can hire @stoney for a few weeks
Related: if the structure of the deck is shored up (or verified to be adequate) with this rebuilding process, then this Vacasa program looks to be the best option for a hot tub. Effectively 12 month interest free financing. I was planning on going with them for management in any case, and if all it does is defer the cost for the year then so be it.
As someone who has searched for many a short term rental, I can confirm that the presence of a hot tub is a big plus for a listing.
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Know my skill sets. Also at my hourly rate, deck building too expensive.Besides not having the skillset this makes no sense at my hourly rate.
perhaps I can hire @stoney for a few weeks
when we got out hot tub, we got it on black friday weekend deals. it was enough of a discount that it offset the installation costRelated: if the structure of the deck is shored up (or verified to be adequate) with this rebuilding process, then this Vacasa program looks to be the best option for a hot tub. Effectively 12 month interest free financing. I was planning on going with them for management in any case, and if all it does is defer the cost for the year then so be it.
As someone who has searched for many a short term rental, I can confirm that the presence of a hot tub is a big plus for a listing.
Hot Tub Maintenance and Management | Vacasa
Earn 15–20% more with this guest-favorite amenity. It’s easier than ever, thanks to hot tub management from your local home care team.www.vacasa.com
Not trying to convince you to not and maybe it was an isolated incident, but the hot tub our group had via one VRBO was straight up nast.Related: if the structure of the deck is shored up (or verified to be adequate) with this rebuilding process, then this Vacasa program looks to be the best option for a hot tub. Effectively 12 month interest free financing. I was planning on going with them for management in any case, and if all it does is defer the cost for the year then so be it.
As someone who has searched for many a short term rental, I can confirm that the presence of a hot tub is a big plus for a listing.
Hot Tub Maintenance and Management | Vacasa
Earn 15–20% more with this guest-favorite amenity. It’s easier than ever, thanks to hot tub management from your local home care team.
Then after a week of 7-9 guys using it post biking, maybe spilling beer in it etc etc it could have been classified as a toxic waste pit.
I think @Dirtrider saw/smelled it.
It was pretty obvious when we arrived that it wasn't exactly cared for by someone that knows hot tubs. Smelled like they tried kill it with chemicals.
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hot tubs are easy to take care of, but they get nasty quick without basic treatments under even moderate use.Not trying to convince you to not and maybe it was an isolated incident, but the hot tub our group had a VRBO was straight up nast.
Then after a week of 7-9 guys using it post biking, maybe spilling beer in it etc etc it could have been classified as a toxic waste pit.
I think @Dirtrider saw/smelled it.
It was pretty obvious when we arrived that it wasn't exactly cared for by someone that knows hot tubs. Smelled like they tried kill it with chemicals.
This place had a cleaning company taking care of the place - owner was living 3 states away in Florida I think.
Maybe that played into it?
a week of dirty mountain bikers is enough.
I thought that was the septic tank.Not trying to convince you to not and maybe it was an isolated incident, but the hot tub our group had via one VRBO was straight up nast.
Then after a week of 7-9 guys using it post biking, maybe spilling beer in it etc etc it could have been classified as a toxic waste pit.
I think @Dirtrider saw/smelled it.
It was pretty obvious when we arrived that it wasn't exactly cared for by someone that knows hot tubs. Smelled like they tried kill it with chemicals.
Vacasa would handle the maintenance of said hot tub.Not trying to convince you to not and maybe it was an isolated incident, but the hot tub our group had via one VRBO was straight up nast.
Then after a week of 7-9 guys using it post biking, maybe spilling beer in it etc etc it could have been classified as a toxic waste pit.
I think @Dirtrider saw/smelled it.
It was pretty obvious when we arrived that it wasn't exactly cared for by someone that knows hot tubs. Smelled like they tried kill it with chemicals.
I like what they did with the garden on that house.
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It's almost like policy has an effect on behavior...
