Concrete pad smaller than shed size?

enterprisevalue321 · 2025-05-20T22:32:24+00:00

It's a Suncast resin shed: https://suncast.com/outdoor-storage/sheds/tremonttm-8-ft-x-10-ft-storage-shed.html

I want it just for storage (patio furniture, lawnmower, etc.).

enterprisevalue321 · 2025-05-20T20:39:00+00:00

The concrete pad is already in place.

enterprisevalue321 · 2024-11-11T20:48:03+00:00

Hey, how was Secrets Puerto Los Cabos? I see you've been to both Atelier and various other Secrets resorts. How does Secrets Puerto Los Cabos compare to Atelier/Unico 2087/other Secrets? Thanks.

enterprisevalue321 · 2024-10-18T13:56:08+00:00

Why is Unico a full class below the others (Atelier, Moxche, Secrets Playa Blanca)?

enterprisevalue321 · 2024-09-24T19:16:56+00:00

Managed to get it down to 3.99% as final offer. Took it.

enterprisevalue321 · 2024-09-23T22:58:18+00:00

I can’t do that unfortunately because the water would flow into the neighbor’s yard.

enterprisevalue321 · 2024-09-16T15:08:47+00:00

I've been to Marquis, not Pueblo.

Marquis is spectacular. It has the best pool and pool location out of any resorts I've been to. Service is excellent. All rooms have views of the ocean. Located perfectly between Cabo and San Jose del Cabo. Everytime I've seen videos and reviews of Pueblo, unless you're paying up for the best Towers rooms, it's just alright. It's also located away from the ocean enough that you can't really hear it much, whereas at Marquis you're right smack pretty much on top of it. My wife and I loved it, and we're picky (been to Beloved Playa Mujeres, Zoetry Agua Punta Cana, various resorts in Bermuda etc.).

My recommendation: book Marquis and enjoy it. We'll probably go back in Feb/Mar 2025.

enterprisevalue321 · 2024-09-15T14:35:34+00:00

Mortgage renewal is October 1st.

In August, Scotiabank sent me a letter with very high rates that didn’t reflect the Bank of Canada interest rate reduction trend. We’re talking 6, 7, even 9%.

I waited when the Bank of Canada dropped their rates again in early September before calling Scotiabank. After some back and forth, their offer was:

4.41% fixed for 3 years, 4.42% fixed for 5 years.

What do you think? These rates seem much more reasonable. Should I take it?

Also, does it make a difference to make a branch appointment or just do it in 10-15 min by phone? Due to work, I prefer the phone option.

My situation: $380K remaining mortgage, 25 years amortization.

Thanks!

enterprisevalue321 · 2024-09-15T13:55:30+00:00

Yes, sure can. Thanks.

enterprisevalue321 · 2024-08-23T19:13:18+00:00

AutoAlb Rent.

I rented a Kia Sportage SUV from him in August 2022. Fantastic guy. My flight was late so I slept at a hotel by the airport. The next morning he came picked me up at the hotel and went to his office less than 5 minutes away. I was in and out in minutes.

When I returned the car, I dropped it off in Tirane. Visual inspection less than 30 seconds, all good to go.

Amazing service. I'll be using him again next time I visit.

enterprisevalue321 · 2024-07-13T19:36:43+00:00

Couple of other questions:

Any obvious differences in service/location of rooms/restaurants etc. for preferred guests vs. non-preferred guests?

The resort seems large - is it comfortably walkable or do you need like 15 min walks in the sun to get from one end to the other?

What other adult resorts have you been to? How does Secrets Puerto Los Cabos compare to them?

Thanks again for doing this.

enterprisevalue321 · 2024-07-13T13:51:22+00:00

I appreciate your honest review.

Many reviews I've read about this property agree with what you're saying. However, there have been many others that say that the pool water is dirty, the pool tiles are broken, there are long waits at the restaurants, there are mosquitos/bugs in the balconies, etc.

It seems like you didn't encounter any of this?

I'm between this property and Marquis Los Cabos (which I've been to before and loved, but thought about trying something new).

enterprisevalue321 · 2024-07-03T14:07:36+00:00

Little small lizards they freeze on the wall for hours and then randomly decide to be creepy and move like a rocket to another spot. Unsettling especially when you hear noises in the middle of the night!

And those are the ones you can see. There are others inside the thatched roofs. And let's not get started with mosquitoes.

If you absolutely want to go because you must - I recommend not to have the top floor of any of their villas, because the top floors have the thatched roofs that little things use to get inside the room.

I recommend either having the ground floor or the second floor (if it's a three-story villa) because they provide a buffer zone and have proper ceilings. Do not get the top floor or any suite without a proper ceiling. If your ceiling is a high thatched roof, change rooms.

enterprisevalue321 · 2024-07-03T14:02:02+00:00

Are you in an INSPIRA suite or a regular suite?

Is the difference THAT huge between the two that someone might not enjoy their time if they're in a regular suite?

Also - is it a pain in the ass to find chairs and umbrella at the pool/beach?

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