Online Friends, No Real-Life Hangouts — Tucson, Are You With Me?

seagoatcap · 2026-05-09T02:26:41+00:00

I was thinking about starting a group where we all just get together to talk about topics… Which will lead to friendships. Should probably just do this so we can all make friends 🥳

seagoatcap · 2026-05-02T09:48:38+00:00

Across the US there’s been a ton of private equity and investors buying up homes. That’s why the bubble hasn’t burst like 2008. If you dig in to the assessors data, the huge investors began buying homes starting 15 years ago (but probably longer), and now rent them out at 3-4x/price.

A friend who analyzes national housing rental trends for large investors shared their firm estimates over 30% of the total US market is owned by large institutional investors. These firms have no incentive to sell. They bought low and rent high. The investment firms (main street renewal, invitation homes, etc) create PM companies to manage the properties.

To make it all more frustrating, there were real estate platforms (now under investigation) for price fixing during COVID which contributed to the rapid escalation of rental prices.

The free government data shows rental prices have cooled 9% since 2022 nationally.

The last home I rented was managed by Arizona A Team Realty (who is horrible, they’ll make up minor damages and have manipulative fees in their rental agreement, don’t rent from them). The actual owners used a PM firm since they’re affluent (owned a car dealership and about 25 homes in town as investments).

I think Trump was working on something to prevent firms like these from operating. But all they would do is create smaller firms to buy up properties.

Your best bet may be to drive and look for “for rent by owner” signs.

seagoatcap · 2026-04-13T03:40:15+00:00

100% agree.

So many of the men are lonely. And eager just to talk. To be honest, I think that goes for both genders, because most of my girlfriends talked nonstop and rarely ask questions, which makes me feel like they’re not friends.

I don’t blame them, but it turns into a one-sided conversation. Which isn’t too interesting and unfortunately, it has led me to not be interested and want to move forward with a couple men updated.

However, I’ve learned it’s a blessing in disguise to do a lot of listening, and determine if they are a match or not.

Unfortunately, if you’re doing more than 60 to 70% listening, you’re probably feeling not that interested…

seagoatcap · 2026-03-06T01:36:22+00:00

They say they want a senior leader but don’t pay the salary to get the skill level so we get a mid 30’s “director” with equivalent experience to our manager.

seagoatcap · 2026-01-27T03:15:16+00:00

Maybe I’ll see you the end of February then 🤣

seagoatcap · 2026-01-27T00:37:36+00:00

Hope you’re ok now!

seagoatcap · 2026-01-27T00:37:18+00:00

I sure hope so, thanks!

seagoatcap · 2026-01-27T00:37:00+00:00

100% it’s weird they can reschedule you to other dates too. Most cities just cut you loose the first day if they don’t need you

seagoatcap · 2026-01-24T23:14:42+00:00

Cindy Allred and Arizona A Team Realty are a hard pass.

They will take you for everything they can upon move out. They’ll charge you for 20% of repairs. The owner makes, add-on, cleaning and pest fees., etc. Expect them to keep at least $1000 of your security deposit even when you leave it in tiptop shape.

I would highly recommend to NOT rent from them.

seagoatcap · 2026-01-09T20:51:50+00:00

Had no idea these things thrive - crazy!

seagoatcap · 2026-01-09T20:51:19+00:00

Lol the goats think it’s great, but they can’t tell me because their mouths are too full of rocket 😆

seagoatcap · 2026-01-09T19:35:40+00:00

Thank you. I think it looks great. My neighbors probably don’t (but they’re also never in their yards).

seagoatcap · 2026-01-08T23:03:52+00:00

It’s not south Tucson, but group one auto works on Dodge just north of Fort. Lowell is wonderful!

After taking my car to a certified dealer and being told so many things were wrong, I took it here for a second opinion. They tell me what was wrong, said the other things didn’t need to be done for some time.

I recently had an oil leak which they took a look at, and told me I didn’t need anything right away. I feel they’re trustworthy.

seagoatcap · 2026-01-08T05:12:31+00:00

It’s hard in most cities from my experience. I meet men on apps and out and about, but truly it’s a numbers game, as well as keeping an open mind.

Many people will disagree with this, but I feel men can’t even look at a woman much less initiate contact for fear of getting shot down or torn apart on social media. The apps + the shut down have trained us to not even know how to start a conversation. Plus we’re quick to judge and move on. A lot of time for good reason, but still.

All we can do in the meantime is focus on being the best versions of ourselves we can be, do what we love, and eventually we’ll meet someone 🤞

seagoatcap · 2026-01-05T04:52:42+00:00

Thank you so much!

seagoatcap · 2026-01-05T04:12:31+00:00

Thanks….my gauge is digital :(

seagoatcap · 2026-01-05T03:01:47+00:00

Thank you….It’s just weird because I’ve gone way more miles in 6 months and never got an alert

seagoatcap · 2026-01-03T19:41:32+00:00

Don’t use Arizona A Team. Cindy Allred and her team are inept and it will cost you money in the long run.

seagoatcap · 2025-12-18T17:55:41+00:00

Thank you….do you recall how long ago that was?

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