Scottsdale

[asufan]

Originally Posted by DetroitN8V

Some people are OK with strict budgeting, waiting for the next check to come in and working until they are tired and wrinkled and others want to enjoy life. I'd rather be spending time with friends and family than cleaning a pool or pulling weeds. $100K in income for an average family is certainly livable but very modest. I have to travel and take vacations and do things that I enjoy which require funding. I work very hard to do so. That income wouldn't cut it for me.

Right, for me the question is "what is your time worth?". For me I think $100/hour is a minimum. If I have to go out and do yard work for an hour, it needs to save me $100 that someone else is getting to do it. My yard guys get $45 so I come out ahead.

Today instead of doing yardwork, I went to the park and practiced baseball with my son, then we went for a swim in the pool now I'm watching college baseball. Suppose I could have been doing chores instead but thanks to cheap labor I'm not.

[jmac1]

Originally Posted by asufan

Here's the thinking:

1. We have 2 kids, staying in a suite is preferred because they go to sleep earlier, staying in one room with everyone is not what I want to do, been there, done that.



2. We want to stay at a Disneyland Hotel because you get into the park earlier and can get a lot done in that hour with no crowds, plus they are much more convenient to the parks, restaurants, monorail and the Grand Californian where we are staying has it's own entrance.

Very convenient

Is it worth the extra money? I think so. Still nowhere near as expensive as a trip to Europe for example but we paid more for a little convenience and luxury. If you look at rooms in that hotel, you'll see we could have spent much, much more. Not an extravagant trip, but I could have definitely done it on more of a budget, still probably would come close to $3K

3. I am in debt on purpose because the cost of money is so cheap now. I do not have a negative net worth, I have the cash to pay off my primary residence and rentals if I wanted to, but at 3.5%, why??

Ahh!!!!That's why you make 350k....very smart man! If you have good credit, you make money with other people's money; easiest thing in the world to do!!

[Wally Sconce]

Originally Posted by asufan

Don't get your adult diapers in a bunch

I'm 49. I'm sure you've been filling your Depends for a while now.

[jmac1]

Originally Posted by UKWildcat1981

My sister lives in Scottsdale and while some parts of Scottsdale are for the rich and famous like pro athletes its a huge town with some middle class parts as well that are affordable. Paradise Valley is more for the super rich. Scottsdale has every type of race, age, religious affiliation, every socio economic resident except for the lower middle class to broke extreme poverty type, you can live in Scottsdale on a middle class salary 40-60 k a year. Its a myth that all of Scottsdale is for the rich.

This post is on topic, what the heck is it doing on this thread?

[jmac1]

Originally Posted by asufan

Right, for me the question is "what is your time worth?". For me I think $100/hour is a minimum. If I have to go out and do yard work for an hour, it needs to save me $100 that someone else is getting to do it. My yard guys get $45 so I come out ahead.

Today instead of doing yardwork, I went to the park and practiced baseball with my son, then we went for a swim in the pool now I'm watching college baseball. Suppose I could have been doing chores instead but thanks to cheap labor I'm not.

Karate, then dance, then the Fox and the Hound with my little girl. That's why I was able to post so many times....

Gotta give my dog some love now

[petroglyphin]

Originally Posted by Java Jolt

There are even more affordable areas in other parts of the valley where you can find similar quality, size, style, and decent neighborhoods as you would in Scottsdale.

Prices are higher in Scottsdale because of the prestige associated with having a Scottsdale address.

Prestige? Who even thinks that anymore? I live in old town and never do i see anything that would be associated with 'prestige'. Maybe north scottsdale. Old town and south scottsdale? no way.

[Valley Native]

Originally Posted by UKWildcat1981

My sister lives in Scottsdale and while some parts of Scottsdale are for the rich and famous like pro athletes its a huge town with some middle class parts as well that are affordable. Paradise Valley is more for the super rich. Scottsdale has every type of race, age, religious affiliation, every socio economic resident except for the lower middle class to broke extreme poverty type, you can live in Scottsdale on a middle class salary 40-60 k a year. Its a myth that all of Scottsdale is for the rich.

Well said! Scottsdale has a reputation of being snooty because it generally attracts a higher income crowd, has some top notch hotels/resorts, and is home to some celebrities, but it's not another Beverly Hills like some have stated. Scottsdale is both a Phoenix suburb and a city of its own because of it being diverse. South Scottsdale definitely isn't a wealthy area, in fact it's more working class than anything else. I will say that not having any impoverished or ghetto type neighborhoods to speak of helps make Scottsdale more desirable.

[OutdoorgirlUtah]

Well were buying a home that is $300,000. Our take home right now is $7400. Finally found a home and seller accepted our offer. Now on to all the fun waiting before we can move in in August.

[jmac1]

Originally Posted by OutdoorgirlUtah

Well were buying a home that is $300,000. Our take home right now is $7400. Finally found a home and seller accepted our offer. Now on to all the fun waiting before we can move in in August.

Congrats and where did you buy? Btw, if you are making just over 100k, how are you bringing how so much?