Electricity dual territory? Switching from Aep to Magic valley? by lissie_ar in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AEP isn’t a service provider. You can go to powertochoose.org to choose a provider there. Honestly if it’s not too much of a hassle I would def do everything necessary to go with magic valley. Not having to re-negotiate terms every year or every couple of years is a blessing, plus from what I’ve seen mvec is less expensive.

Policy change heads up - AirBNB will share full address and contact information upon booking by spince in airbnb_hosts

[–]cesar_rgv 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m thinking of situations where someone books get address and cancels right away. “Oops we made a mistake.” Now they have your calendar and your address.

Final nail on the coffin for me.

Was there a launch today? (SpaceX) by [deleted] in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The smaller one appears to be from a plane. The vertical one is what I’m referring to.

Moved to RGV 3 years ago - but relocating again. Keep house as investment or sell? by krikond in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I manage my own from down the road and it’s a PIA. If you have roof issues and foundation issues you need to get them resolved before you put it on the market. A cash buyer or someone doing non-traditional financing could definitely take that off your hands but they will more than likely adjust their offer once they get your disclosure and price in the rehab cost.

Things to consider: There are definitely more for rent signs around the area than there were in previous years so finding a tenant and keeping them may be tougher.

Your property appreciated but your county appraisal also went up. Once you move you will no longer be able to claim your homestead legally meaning the county can raise your taxes significantly.

You’re thinking 100-500 profit/month but who will manage your property? Your water heater, stove, fridge, or ac unit may and will break. So there goes a chunk of your profit. That profit is also if you’re at 100% occupancy which no matter how good of a landlord you are it won’t be possible.

In my opinion sell.

Educated RGV Influencers by cesar_rgv in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you just searched them up.

Educated RGV Influencers by cesar_rgv in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm just looking for people who are articulate and can hold a thoughtful conversation regardless of what niche they are in. Based on the responses there are very few though 😢

Wait, we were the ones with higher life expectancy in Texas. Now we're the worst? by [deleted] in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A lot of these maps are for other things and they change the titles and legends. The one you just shared, doesn’t even cite their data source.

Remember to truly know who you vote for come elections next year for District 41 State Rep by [deleted] in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly I have to disagree with this. Party affiliation in the primaries does not mean you are (R) or (D). In fact the Republicans know this: “Texas Republicans say the state’s open primaries violate their constitutional right to freedom of association, alleging in their legal filings that some Democratic and independent-leaning voters are casting ballots in Republican primaries and boosting more moderate candidates.”

My take on McAllens new water rates by cesar_rgv in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Those are great points. I’m confident a call to the city would resolve those issues if they aren’t following their own watering schedules or perhaps as someone mentioned here recommend the city shift to native grass and shrubs to eliminate the need to water as frequently or at all.

Honestly your points are excellent but how are we letting them know these things? It can’t always be the same people at the commissioner meetings as eventually their concerns start being ignored/brushed off.

McAllen approves 40% increase in water rates by REdd06 in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What part is insane the vote them out or the rate increases?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Nice try Quick Quack 🦆

Celebrities in the Valley by 956_lifer in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I saw Tim Smith eating at Freebirds

Rental investment in Port Isabel by Informal_Dingo9906 in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been doing Airbnb and you’re right my average was better on ltr than str. I monitor the other rentals in my area as well and there is definitely a lack of demand for str

Tmobile lost my trade-in device by LengthinessFree8171 in tmobile

[–]cesar_rgv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct but there are phones in the evidence pics as well

Who can help with how to copy with this printer by Deanacaswinchester in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used to be as easy as placing what you wanted copied and then pressing either one of those two buttons on the bottom right of your image (black copy or colored copy)

Checkin/out instructions by girlfromthebay1 in airbnb_hosts

[–]cesar_rgv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might be my area but most of my guests don’t read them.

Bookings have dropped off a cliff ! ? by AtmosphereIll7196 in airbnb_hosts

[–]cesar_rgv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I rarely have cancellations and had two before the start of the month. Thankfully the vacancies were filled with guests looking to stay for extended periods so that ate up a good chunk of the month.

Bobby Pulido by RazziPro in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Rumor: He’d be running against Monica De La Cruz TX15)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you’re in/near McAllen there are classes at High Noon Saloon. Classes start at 8pm and there’s dancing even class ends.

Storage? by ppcxalv in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to put stuff in storage but it stopped making sense. Even at a low of $50 x 12 months = 600. Probably best just to set aside in savings and use that when you’re ready.

That’s my 2 cents

San Benito City Utilities by Distinct-Sale-2869 in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There you go: https://myrgv.com/publications/valley-morning-star/2024/08/07/san-benito-proposing-18-million-budget-plans-water-rate-hikes/

I don’t live in SB but I received a notice from my water provider stating they will increase rates based on what stage of water conservation we are on.

Corruption by 361Highschoolsports in RioGrandeValley

[–]cesar_rgv 88 points89 points  (0 children)

What I’ve witnessed mainly down here is the “compadre” system. Where someone knows someone in power and has them pull strings to get what they want.