BajaNomad - Hi Nomads, Just Passing This Info Along - Great House for Sale in Campo Rene, Rosarito

Hi Nomads, Just Passing This Info Along - Great House for Sale in Campo Rene, Rosarito

Gypsy Jan - 9-23-2011 at 06:21 PM

"We need to sell our home in Campo Rene's - quickly - and here's why:

What happened
La Bamba was broken into last week at night, and the damage continues to be done nightly. We are completely heartbroken, as everything was still in the restaurant and was destroyed. They stole all the motors from all of the appliances, copper tubing, wiring, small appliances, collectibles, anything they could carry. Basically, we had about 10,000 -15,000 USD worth of loss. (No, not insured) We have very little left to our names. Beyond the financial loss we've also suffered a deep personal loss seeing things defaced they way they were. It's an awful time for us, personally.

We have to move to Chicago, the sooner the better, for employment reasons. I have work beginning Oct 17th and we really, really want to make this move together, not to be split apart at this difficult time. In order for that to be possible, we have to sell our house, which we are sad to to. We love it, and know someone else will, too.

ABOUT THIS GREAT HOUSE
Located in Campo Rene's, a safe friendly community. 3 bedroom (2 large enough for king beds), 3 bath (2 working, one not plumbed), LARGE home (we're guessing - about 1800-2000 square feet.) Large kitchen, dining area, livingroom, plus extra "office" room. Large covered porch, large fenced yard with peach tree! Washer, dryer, gas stove, refrigerator included. Some window treatments included. TWO large gas tanks which we will leave for you, security doors, pila with recently rehabbed pump, new wiring and plumbing in several areas. All one floor, no stairs (ramp to front door) New roof support beams. Parking pad right in front of house. Great neighbors. We've put a fair amount into getting this place into livable condition and it is, though not "fancy", very roomy and very comfortable to live in.

We need $7,500 USD, firm. The monthly space rental is only $400 (plus 11% IVA, $444 total.) Please contact us ASAP if you know anyone interested. We can be reached at this e-mail, or at
MX 661-100-6120
US 619-752-9319"

Woooosh - 9-23-2011 at 09:22 PM

Does the Diner come with it? It has strip clubs nearby so I didn't think La Bamba was what it was (an all american diner) or I would have tried it. That's the best name for an All American diner they could come up with? Sad story. Who wanted them out besides everyone that hates a gringo having a successful business here? OK- it' still everyone. Liquor license problems (besides having one) ? It is so hard for a Mexicans to navigate a business with alcohol down here with all the hoops and detours, let alone us. Who do you have to pay? Where is the price list?

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by Woooosh]

krafty - 9-24-2011 at 08:38 AM

La Bamba had wonderful food-we are sorry to see it go.

DENNIS - 9-24-2011 at 09:20 AM

Total bummer. I hate to sit back and watch people's dreams get smashed.

$440 per month for space rent? Unless that's water front, prices have really gone up in Rob-me-arito. It's the Mexican way, I suppose....make up for lost revenue by raising the prices.

Von - 9-24-2011 at 09:42 AM

$440 sounds right my uncles rent In Old La Barca down the street for $500 and and plenty people to rent to. I see no problem you selling and getting that alll day long. That sucks about your miss fortune. Those drug addicts that are looking for copper are usually the ones tearing up things we did have that problem for a while in La Barca but we fenced it really well and have 5 Belgium Milenois sheperds running around, they look like German shepards but i thik they are a bit sharper. Border patrol highly recomend them :yes:

Good luck my friend.

Woooosh - 9-24-2011 at 10:12 AM

anyone that thinks this is vandals is an idiot (sorry- I mean naive). this is the way mexico works. They were asked to pay bribes. You want a liquor license- you play their game. You don't wanna play- you pay. Everyone was nice to them- this is what I mean about the passive-aggressive culture. bye bye gringo. They treated them just like one of their fellow Mexicans- so they should feel honored for their acceptance.. I just don't know why they thought a liquor license was the important part of their business plan. You can't win down here opening a business- Mexican or American. They will take you for everything, every time.

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by Woooosh]

Von - 9-24-2011 at 10:27 AM

Thats weird Wooosh ,my uncles and Aunts can get a liquor license with no problem and we have had liquor license's mmmmm You must be and idiot (sorry- I mean Naive) This is the way Mexico does work at times. Maybe you just. Dont know? mmmmm Woooosh what a break. Anyways good luck with that.

Woooosh - 9-24-2011 at 10:32 AM

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Originally posted by Von
Thats weird Wooosh ,my uncles and Aunts can get a liquor license with no problem and we have had liquor license's mmmmm You must be and idiot (sorry- I mean Naive) This is the way Mexico does work at times. Maybe you just. Dont know? mmmmm Woooosh what a break. Anyways good luck with that.

get ready for a dose of truth from your fellow nomads... and how much bribe did your family pay that these people would not? My young cousin had his head cut off for not paying a bribe for his restaurant- I understand how it works just fine thanks. Why not open a casino Oh brave one! There are five more Casinos approved for Rosarito Bach just waiting for the sucker who tries to run one honestly.

Yup, they were just stealing the copper.... nothing more

:saint:

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by Woooosh]

Woooosh - 9-24-2011 at 10:40 AM

and your guard dogs will last only until the crooks toss anti-freeze injected chicken nuggets into the yard. happens all the time.

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by Woooosh]

krafty - 9-24-2011 at 10:40 AM

This establishment was closed down at least a month before it was vandalized.

Woooosh - 9-24-2011 at 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by krafty
This establishment was closed down at least a month before it was vandalized.

nothing peees dirtbag Mexican officials off like showing up to demand a bribe and seeing the doors closed.

DENNIS - 9-24-2011 at 10:52 AM

Did they rent or own the building? Did I miss that?

DENNIS - 9-24-2011 at 10:55 AM

I was always under the impression that Copper thieves were mostly junkies at work. Gawwwdammmm..... if the electricity goes out around here, they steal a hundred meters of power cable before it comes back on.

Von - 9-24-2011 at 11:02 AM

lol~ weve gone through all that Weve been there longer than any of you. Im not worried and my uncles :lol:

they could give a rats a$$ about all that. I think You have to pay one of my uncles people before you can get any license then he aproves it. Specially you WoooSh~ lol~ Good luck with that Chop chop~ Why dont you go to Bada Bing and ask around bring some radiator fluid and chicken with you lol!

Woooosh - 9-24-2011 at 11:14 AM

http://www.mundonarco.com/2011/09/video-en-donde-decapitan-c...

This is the reality of Mexico. One guy has his head cut off with a chainsaw, while the next victim can only watch and wait. nice huh?

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by Woooosh]

Woooosh - 9-24-2011 at 11:16 AM

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Originally posted by Von
lol~ weve gone through all that Weve been there longer than any of you. Im not worried and my uncles :lol:

Not for one second have I considered a business down here... not one second. Look what happened to these people who had good intentions, but no friends like your uncle has. Strip joints and casinos- welcome to Rob-a-rito!

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by Woooosh]

Woooosh - 9-24-2011 at 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Von
lol~ weve gone through all that Weve been there longer than any of you. Im not worried and my uncles :lol:

Really????

DENNIS - 9-24-2011 at 11:41 AM

Fulano would be proud, Wooosh. :lol:

Terry28 - 9-24-2011 at 11:42 AM

Gee Whoosh, your starting to sound like a real jerk, but then you do take advice from Munoz..........

Woooosh - 9-24-2011 at 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by Terry28
Gee Whoosh, your starting to sound like a real jerk, but then you do take advice from Munoz..........

people that can't accept the reality of life in Mexico tick me off. When they lie about it like this Von guy- I take personal offense because I live in the middle of it. Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining. Especially after having a family member executed. No apology coming from me. Munoz knows the land laws and is feared only by those who abuse them.

When people say stupid stuff- I call them out on it. That is what Mexicans like Von and his bribe-paying uncles hate most- being told what they are and being called out on it.

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by Woooosh]

Von - 9-24-2011 at 11:57 AM

Reality is everywhere Woooshy~ Murphys law baby live with it or move out :lol:

Woooosh - 9-24-2011 at 12:02 PM

I prefer to stay and fight for the people of Mexico. I actually love it here. But I'm smart enough not to trust anyone who makes the decisions down here. And what happened to that "high road" point of yours you were trying so hard to make? Your own words defeated you and now only personal attacks? Does stuck on stupid run in the family?

"

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by Woooosh]

SFandH - 9-24-2011 at 12:23 PM

I looked at buying a place there several years ago but decided not to. At the time the bar was open and seemed to be doing a good ex-pat business. Is that still the case? Possible venue for Sunday afternoon football? If not, is there another Rosarito hangout good for watching football with other Americans? Afternoon bar crowd football followed by a lobster dinner would make for a good Sunday day trip.

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by SFandH]

Lobsterman - 9-24-2011 at 01:08 PM

Whose next on BN to feel the wrath of mexican culture? Good thing for baja that there's lotsa naive people NOB to fill the void left by the departed ones.

Von you did not answer Woooosh's question before you went mum.

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by Lobsterman]

Woooosh - 9-24-2011 at 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lobsterman
Whose next on BN to feel the wrath of mexican culture? Good thing for baja that there's lotsa naive people NOB to fill the void left by the departed ones.

Von you did not answer Woooosh's question before you went mum.

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by Lobsterman]

It's OK. Once exposed they run back into the cracks and wait like a snake to strike again. I love my Mexican family because they are nothing like him or his family. He complains about the corruption until his family has the power to do it to others. Then they try to take the high road and later cry like a baby if you call them out on it. I don't hate the Mexican race at all- just the downward spiraling culture of self-destruction and defeat they embrace and reinforce. None of what is happening right now in Mexico is sustainable and they won't even look in the mirror and ask if the problem might be them. Any when it is all done and over- you know who they will blame for it... us.

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by Woooosh]

Places to Watch Football

Gypsy Jan - 9-24-2011 at 01:23 PM

Ruben's Palm Grill in Cantamar, about ten miles south of the Rosarito Beach Hotel.

We had an early dinner there last Sunday and there were three or maybe four games on (sorry, not a football fan) the several flat screens scattered around the bar and dining room.

Lots of American and Mexican fans of American football in the bar.

Also, I would imagine that Splash!, a few miles farther south down the road would be a good place. They are usually tuned into sports channels.

Packoderm - 9-24-2011 at 02:20 PM

It seems to me that the corruption/drama has been taken into account given the $7,500 price of the property improvements.

Woooosh - 9-24-2011 at 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by Packoderm
It seems to me that the corruption/drama has been taken into account given the $7,500 price of the property improvements.

Seems like it's "almost free" if you don't mind paying the high rent for the trailer park. The rental market is very soft in Rosarito. You can rent a new 3 bedroom condo two buildings from the water for $400. If you're a high roller- you can pay $990 (inclusive) a month and live at the Rosarito Beach Hotel and enjoy all the amenities too: http://tijuana.en.craigslist.com.mx/apa/2603653583.html

I wonder how those condotel owners/investors at the Rosarito Beach Hotel are making out? Any return on that investment?

[Edited on 9-24-2011 by Woooosh]

Poisoning Dogs

Gypsy Jan - 9-24-2011 at 05:04 PM

We train our dogs not to accept food that we have not handed to them.

We get a friend, who the dogs do not know, and have him handle some tasty meat.

We attach the meat (wearing gloves so there is no familiar smell) to a low level-cattle electric wire in the yard.

Our guys are always interested in food opportunities, but I have seen them leaving the meat with the electric triggers alone for days.

You have to do a refresher course about every three months; some get it and never forget, some forget ant then get it again.

[Edited on 9-25-2011 by Gypsy Jan]

DENNIS - 9-24-2011 at 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
We train our dogs not to accept food that we have not handed to them.

Train your dogs to repell from AntiFreeze. They love it and it will kill them in a very painful way.

Denns, How Do You Train a Dog Against Anti-Freeze?

Gypsy Jan - 9-24-2011 at 05:42 PM

GJ :?:

Woooosh - 9-24-2011 at 05:43 PM

There are ways to train a dog from being poisoned? I don't think the "Dog Whisperer" series covered that.

:saint:

DENNIS - 9-24-2011 at 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
GJ :?:

Dennis, How Do You Train a Dog Against Anti-Freeze?

You train them from eating anything not from your hand.

Dennis, You Didn't Read My Post

Gypsy Jan - 9-24-2011 at 06:09 PM

I posted about training, I think you must have missed it.

Hey you. it's all good. GJ

norte - 9-24-2011 at 07:23 PM

I feel for these people. Why would anyone want to live in a society like this. Be careful woosh...I don't want to read about you next. and all you people living in wonderland south gringo enclaves...don't you worry you are next?

Woooosh - 9-25-2011 at 08:14 AM

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Originally posted by norte
I feel for these people. Why would anyone want to live in a society like this. Be careful woosh...I don't want to read about you next. and all you people living in wonderland south gringo enclaves...don't you worry you are next?

These people were treated no better or worse than Mexicans treat each other. Opening a business is not easy anywhere, but in Mexico everyone has their hands out. Once you are up and running the extortionists move in for their cut. It's the same story many places in the world- and I have honestly have never heard or read anything that would encourage an ex-pat to open a business down here. It is not a story that should be forgotten, dismissed or belittled imo.

krafty - 9-25-2011 at 08:51 AM

Ex pats owning restaurants in Rosarito - there are several, actually. Think Susannas and the Mongolian Grill, for starters. You are painting too broad a stroke on this one.

Woooosh - 9-25-2011 at 08:56 AM

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Originally posted by krafty
Ex pats owning restaurants in Rosarito - there are several, actually. Think Susannas and the Mongolian Grill, for starters. You are painting too broad a stroke on this one.

Maybe, but look who is financially backing Suzannes. I don't know the mongoloids. Suzanne's is owned by Pakistanis- not ex-pats.

"Arif Durrani is a Pakstani with a connection to Rosarito. His restaurant in Rosarito is still in business. It is called "Susanna's" and is operated by Durrani's wife, Susanne Stehr. The restaurant built with illegal arms-trade money. In Mexico, nothing is as it seems."

***********.blogspot.com2010/11/rosaritos-conection-to-iran-contra.html

[Edited on 9-25-2011 by Woooosh]

Ex-Pats "Owning" Businesses in Rosarito

Gypsy Jan - 9-25-2011 at 12:58 PM

Not claiming any special knowledge of the "ins-and-outs" of doing business in Rosarito.

"That's Amore" Italian Restaurant in Rosarito has been in business for a long time.

Bahia Cantiles Restaurant has been operated by several different American ex-pats before Nicolas and Guapo bought it and then sold it off to open Splash. Their partner is an American ex-pat.

Ollie's Pizza is owned by an American ex-pat.

The Japanese restaurant next to Banorte (Akai Sakana, I think) is owned by a Japanese-American ex-pat.

Why are they successful? (Or at least appearing to be.) :?:

rts551 - 9-25-2011 at 12:59 PM

Maybe they are paying Von's uncle?

Woooosh - 9-25-2011 at 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by rts551
Maybe they are paying Von's uncle?

In a city with 12,000 expats- that's your list?

:lol:

krafty - 9-25-2011 at 07:55 PM

Yes, GJ, thanks for this. Woooosh, take a break from being Debbie Downer, would ya?

Woooosh - 9-25-2011 at 08:47 PM

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Originally posted by krafty
Yes, GJ, thanks for this. Woooosh, take a break from being Debbie Downer, would ya?

The thread topic is Debbie Downer... or did yo not even read the first post? It was you who mentioned Suzanne's. I'll bet if you offered every ex-pat in the restaurant business here their investment back- they'd happily sit at home and watch the dolphins and sunsets. Margins in that business are small when everything is going right.

Rosarito has five casino license available, btw. Now a Vegas/Indian style casino down here could be an interesting tourist draw.

[Edited on 9-26-2011 by Woooosh]

Von - 9-26-2011 at 12:03 PM

Unlike wooosh i do have a life and not hide in the internet. If you think im going back to hiding why dont you meet me in front of bada bing some time tuff guy lol :lol:

See whos hiding then. And ill even cross the border. I cannt imagine you tryn to get a liquor license if your acting like this i sure as hell wouldnt give you one. lol~ And if you were just a bit smartr, you would prob look in the paper and buy one that is being sold there. I love the way you do your deligent research and paste my old postings lol~Keep on posting buddy.

Woooosh - 9-26-2011 at 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Von
Unlike wooosh i do have a life and not hide in the internet. If you think im going back to hiding why dont you meet me in front of bada bing some time tuff guy lol :lol:

very classy. Even you don't believe your own words when your true self is exposed. I have to admit- I didn't do any of the research in those postings- your many admirers forwarded them.
:lol:

[Edited on 9-26-2011 by Woooosh]

Von - 9-26-2011 at 12:12 PM

ok~ Amigo`sure they did, thats what he said lol

Von - 9-26-2011 at 12:16 PM

Wooosh i think we are heading the wrong direction i always wish for the best so if i insulted i Apoligize. I always want the best for my baja nomads and baja. I was born there and wish it would be the same way it was. Maybe in a 100 years.

Woooosh - 9-26-2011 at 12:41 PM

Please don't apologize if you think you are right. It just makes me think it's a passive-aggressive distraction so when you or your friends attack I won't think it was you or them.

tripledigitken - 9-26-2011 at 04:31 PM

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Originally posted by Von
lol~ weve gone through all that Weve been there longer than any of you. Im not worried and my uncles :lol:

Von,

Seems to kind of make Woooosh's point.

Ken

Woooosh - 9-26-2011 at 05:51 PM

I accept Vons apology for this to end. No point beating dead horse. Thanks Von.

Von - 9-27-2011 at 09:49 AM

:-)

Woooosh - 9-27-2011 at 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tripledigitken

Quote:

Originally posted by Von
lol~ weve gone through all that Weve been there longer than any of you. Im not worried and my uncles :lol:

Von,

Seems to kind of make Woooosh's point.

Ken

Appreciate the help with the truth Ken, but once I was threatened with bodily harm, it was time to turn the volume down to "OFF". Some discussions on the main board get out of hand and this one was headed that way. My apologies for removing the donkey before you had a chance to pin the tail on it... with a nail gun. lol