Adrift, lost at sea, or so it feels

June 19, 2010

First order of business, discuss our projects, our findings, issues, and next steps with the class.  After some time in the class room, working, Scott and I headed out to find some rental comps for residential, office, and retail.  On our way, we made a stop at Wells Fargo.  I was hoping that we might speak to a banker, but instead we only get a contact. 

The class met at Yucatan Taco Stand for lunch, and after, we went out and found numbers to call for the comps needed.  Driving through the parking lot behind us, we noticed that it would be extremely difficult to park in most of the rear garages.  It is almost impossible to make the turn in, especially for a full size SUV.  We need a solution to this problem, or we will be unable to lease any units.

I found most of the retail comps online and came up with about 1.25/sf/month or $15/sf/year (actual was $1.27, but wanted a prettier, more round number).

June 21, 2010

Not much to note today, but I did compile some images of Nana (folding) door systems and awning/canopies to present to the city’s historic department.  Of course this work is and ended up being more for all future approval processes.

June 22, 2010

I think I may have found a less than desirable solution to our parking dilemma.  Garage parking could be accessed through the front and the live/sleep space in the rear. 

I had a great conversation with Randy Hutcheson from the City, Historic & Preservation side, explained to him our idea and set up meeting with him for Thursday at 9 am.  He loved the idea and even had encouraging words, like people would be interested in such a style of living.

Found the property owners (I think) of the parking lot behind our building and their information, we will need to contact them for permission or their willingness to lease parking to our building’s tenants (assuming the above parking solution doesn’t pan out).

Much of my time lately has been devoted to job searching, or at least the initial research, like finding developers in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and recording their contact information.  I wish most would have web pages, it would make it easier to understand what kind of work they do (appealing or not).

Though things are moving forward, I don’t feel any real progress is being made (from my end), and I am not sure what it will take to get me there.   But tomorrow, I am planning on going to Fort Worth to hopefully accomplish many things, some for the project and some for a job.