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Originally Posted by David Kirkham
Ahhh, someone who understands the problem. Looking for property is a huge distraction. The more you look the less you produce. What is even more maddening is people who have "For Sale" signs on property that really don't want to sell. I have been at the signing 3 times now only to have more and more conditions added (after we already agreed on a price). Once I was literally at the title company when more conditions were added. I just got up and walked. People who waste my time are immediately cut off...forever.
The impact fees are unreal. We looked briefly in St. George but our builder told us to not even think about it. Impact fees are $200,000-$300,000. I guess we will keep looking in northern Utah. Sigh.
David
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Well, I can certainly relate as a builder. It's the same with water.
If you want to build a big building or housing development somewhere remote like, let's say Coachella Valley out by Palm Springs you get pounced upon to pay for all upgrades to the infrastructure and all services from someplace unknown to your desired location. BUT, that's not just for you. That's to supply the whole new area you just picked and for future development. And when you are done, you pay up sucker or no water.
These particular folks were actually raided years ago by the FBI for racketeering..
As far as power, same drill in many locations. You come in with a requirement for a bunch of power, they lick their chops. I actually had a client that was charged for a sub station just for his facility. And he was bringing a ton of jobs and tax money to the area.
OK, I'm done venting.
