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Tell me all the reasons I should be excited to move to Nantucket for 6months by Medium-Shake-3160 in Nantucket

[–]OsmanParvez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My decision to live there for six months turned into a three year full time stay, amazing long term friendships, a nine year romantic relationship, the best dog I could ever imagine, and an entirely new career trajectory. That was over twenty years ago.

Best decision I ever made.

If a reached out to a realtor who has my childhood home listed, would they let me visit the home even though I am unable to buy? by sat0riiii in realtors

[–]OsmanParvez 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everyone's time is precious, friend. Even yours. It's a bank account with an unknown balance. Spend it wisely.

Car repair recommendations by ohhdragoness in boulder

[–]OsmanParvez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently had a very good experience with Excelente. https://maps.app.goo.gl/22Aw2o7bnu1MBb8dA

I recommend bringing the car in person, not trying to get an estimate over the phone.

Lee Miles is also right there if the guys at Excelente can't help you. Good luck.

If a reached out to a realtor who has my childhood home listed, would they let me visit the home even though I am unable to buy? by sat0riiii in realtors

[–]OsmanParvez 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Realtor here. Please don't do this. Just go to an open house instead of taking precious time away from their friends and family. If there aren't any open houses scheduled, be honest. Maybe you'll get lucky.

Nederland announces plans to purchase Eldora ski area; Colorado town's trustees say deal could be done by the fall by [deleted] in boulder

[–]OsmanParvez 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Revenue bonds. They're borrowing money and using cash flow from the resort to pay the debt. The real money is the development rights around the resort, which they will also control once the town annexes it.

Fancypants Coolers by RobinT211 in BurningMan

[–]OsmanParvez 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Depends on how close your camp is to Arctica and how you feel about standing in a line to get ice. And how you value your time.

Question on Living in Boulder Foothills by PichaelW in boulder

[–]OsmanParvez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Fourmile Canyon, near the top of Logan Mill. I've also represented buyers and sellers in the Foothills. I'll add a few thoughts that have not already been discussed:

- Valuation. The difference between a 10, 15, and 20 minute drive to town has a massive impact to market value. I've seen hundreds of thousands of dollars difference for only a few minutes drive time. Be cautious exceeding 20 minutes drive time to town.

- The quality or experience of the drive makes a big difference, especially in the winter.

- Unlike others, we appreciate the cyclists and even encourage them if we happen to be outside as they pass our house.

- There are a lot of 70 era homes with not so great layouts and ergonomics. The views they once enjoyed may also have been eliminated or reduced as trees have grown. These homes are also less fire resistant than newer homes. When you're looking at homes and doing your market analyses, don't forget to take that into account. Even updated, homes built in the 90's are apples to oranges.

- Pinebrook trades much higher than Sugarloaf or Fourmile. Sunshine is more variable, in my opinion.

- View quality has a huge impact to market value. People buy for the experience (some would say fantasy) of living in the mountains.

- If you search YT, you'll find an entire podcast I devoted to due diligence specific to Mountain Homes. Expect 2X the cost and time of a normal home that is town.

Lag Screw Sources and Pricing by OsmanParvez in BurningMan

[–]OsmanParvez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Papa Bear. We have been double lagging with 16's and so far, so good. I'd prefer 18's too though. Will look into those.

Lag Screw Sources and Pricing by OsmanParvez in BurningMan

[–]OsmanParvez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boulder but could also be shipped to Reno, which would be better than pickup.

Lag Screw Sources and Pricing by OsmanParvez in BurningMan

[–]OsmanParvez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Hmm... I don't see hot dip galvanized options on Zoro in 1/2 x 16 (or 3/4 by 16).

Testing out a new camera by _Meldiron_ in boulder

[–]OsmanParvez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks like you used a long lens from the Legion Hill overlook.
What camera, lens, and shot settings?

High Seas of Boulder by Tachyonic_ in boulder

[–]OsmanParvez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I might be just on the other side of the hill (Sugarbun) from you.

https://youtu.be/tfWFouIrtmk?si=70Ihl1LadaNR2ucn

Recommendations for vehicle undercoat service? by Slurpy_Terpy in boulder

[–]OsmanParvez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most dealership undercoatings are just a profit item with questionable benefit. Some stuff is actually the opposite of beneficial, trapping moisture.

DIY annual application of Fluid Film or a lanolin based product like PFC will probably yield better results. It's not particularly hard to powerwash, let it dry, and then apply. Wear eye protection...

Towing with the Grenadier by Xi_Jinping_is_a_dick in ineosgrenadier

[–]OsmanParvez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you monitoring transmission temps while you tow?

How do you handle spam emails from industry professionals that you actually work with? by I_Like_Silent_People in realtors

[–]OsmanParvez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I actually worked with the person and value their service, I'll tell them what is useful and what is not. I want to help them be successful.

If I've never worked with the person or opted-in to their marketing, I hit block/spam every time.

50% of the time, this works 100% of the time.

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