01-02-06: Any pics of Craig & Kelly's house

[tommywishbone]

In photo #15 (L-R, T-B) you can see a crack pipe on the table. It's either that or a Pez dispenser.

[Havenbull]

this guy has had the same tv and tv stand I bought at walmart 4 years ago in college HAHAHAHA

[Steel-Lucifuge]

If I remeber correctly they had four or three houses in Las Vegas.
So comparing to other pros, they were definitely doing well.

[pumpster]

A better TV would've looked better some have different priorities.

Looks like he was busy bangin' & workin' out along with the jacuzzi..

[WeightPSHR]

Plus can't have the latest TV's etc. with all the "supplements" for both of them pre-contest.

[Tre]

I agree they have done well for themselves, but all in all, financially speaking, they could not keep that lifestyle in other parts of the US. Such as CA. In the bay area $500,000 is a very, very modest home. Most modern townhomes can sell close to that. I guess what i am saying is they were far from rich. Suprising seeing all the publicity they used to get.

You're being polite, so I won't say "no shit"  , but if you're talking about NoCal or SoCal, then you're talking about numbers that are considered "ridiculous" by the average American.  It's an honest perspective (because you live there), but it's not a normal perspective, when you look at median home prices across the U.S.  You guys actually have townhomes selling in the $800,000+ range on a regular basis, which we're starting to get down here in LA, too.  But those prices are unique to America's great cities, plus California - SF, LA, San Diego, Chicago, NYC, Boston, Philly, and DC.  Seattle is starting to get high, but still nothing like the others.  Miami is on that level, too.  Go to Portland, Dallas, Houston, St Louis, Charlotte, Atlanta, Phoenix, Vegas, however, and the numbers are completely different. 

I recently looked at a little 3-BR, 2-BA, 1300 sf starter (built in 1978) out here in Ventura County.  The seller is determined to get $605,000 for it and $550,000 was out of the question.  By contrast, when I was home shopping in Raleigh (NC) back in November, and found a newly-built, 4700 sf dream for just over $500,000 all closing costs included. 

I don't know what Craig & Kelly's rental properties are like, but the fact that they were working on building equity in 5 (or possibly more) homes says a lot about them.  They could've continued living comfortably in Vegas or they could've cashed out and moved to a small town in middle America and lived like royalty.  All other issues aside, I give them credit for buying their home and some rental properties. 

[Tre]

they were far from rich. Suprising seeing all the publicity they used to get.

Publicity has never paid a single bill.  A lot of the youngsters in the sport just don't get that.  In fact, there are some veterans who still believe that publicity = $$$.  The only one getting paid on that publicity are the magazines and the photographers.

[pumpster]

all in all, financially speaking, they could not keep that lifestyle in other parts of the US. Such as CA.

Duh! You've just provided a compelling reason to live elsewhere. Others can pay huge sums for the privilege of living in SoCal.

I like their house; nice size and tasteful.

[bigdumbbell]

You're being polite, so I won't say "no shit"  , but if you're talking about NoCal or SoCal, then you're talking about numbers that are considered "ridiculous" by the average American.  It's an honest perspective (because you live there), but it's not a normal perspective, when you look at median home prices across the U.S.  You guys actually have townhomes selling in the $800,000+ range on a regular basis, which we're starting to get down here in LA, too.  But those prices are unique to America's great cities, plus California - SF, LA, San Diego, Chicago, NYC, Boston, Philly, and DC.  Seattle is starting to get high, but still nothing like the others.  Miami is on that level, too.  Go to Portland, Dallas, Houston, St Louis, Charlotte, Atlanta, Phoenix, Vegas, however, and the numbers are completely different. 

I recently looked at a little 3-BR, 2-BA, 1300 sf starter (built in 1978) out here in Ventura County.  The seller is determined to get $605,000 for it and $550,000 was out of the question.  By contrast, when I was home shopping in Raleigh (NC) back in November, and found a newly-built, 4700 sf dream for just over $500,000 all closing costs included. 

I don't know what Craig & Kelly's rental properties are like, but the fact that they were working on building equity in 5 (or possibly more) homes says a lot about them.  They could've continued living comfortably in Vegas or they could've cashed out and moved to a small town in middle America and lived like royalty.  All other issues aside, I give them credit for buying their home and some rental properties. 

did kelly come with resources to build this equity faster?  i ask this because if craig was too lazy to bury the body i doubt he was doing sweat equity in empire building

[240 is Back]

Publicity has never paid a single bill.  A lot of the youngsters in the sport just don't get that.  In fact, there are some veterans who still believe that publicity = $$$.  The only one getting paid on that publicity are the magazines and the photographers.

you got that right.

the only thing notoriety/publicity/reputation does is get you about 2 seconds notice when you do bring a proposition to the table.  However, if you can't bring value, you have to kick rocks with the rest of the unknowns.

[WeightPSHR]

Publicity has never paid a single bill.  A lot of the youngsters in the sport just don't get that.  In fact, there are some veterans who still believe that publicity = $$$.  The only one getting paid on that publicity are the magazines and the photographers.

Good point. Seeing that Craig and Kelly were on/in numerous magazines and covers, with several "good" sponsors over their careers, goes to show that there really is no money in this sport. Any other sport with that kind of sponsorship would be much more lucrative. I can almost guarantee that the new up a coming UFC guys with sponsorship form companies like Zyience, etc. are making more than most bodybuilders. It must really be depressing for these BB's that are seriously thinking this sport is going to take care of them.

[WeightPSHR]

Duh! You've just provided a compelling reason to live elsewhere. Others can pay huge sums for the privilege of living in SoCal.

I like their house; nice size and tasteful.

Yes CA is ridiculous in price, but I feel there is a lot more opportunity here as far as business and employment go. Is it worth the price? I don't know, but hey can't beat the weather

[G o a t b o y]

Yes CA is ridiculous in price, but I feel there is a lot more opportunity here as far as business and employment go.

That's only true if you are in (or "wanna be" in) the entertainment industry.  There are many lower-priced cities that have business enviornments and opportunities as good or better than Cali.

[240 is Back]

That's only true if you are in (or "wanna be" in) the entertainment industry.  There are many lower-priced cities that have business enviornments and opportunities as good or better than Cali.

with many businesses, you can do as much from a laptop in Missouri as you can from a tall building in NY.

and the peace of mind and lack of commute will likely improve your work performance.

[BigAlski]

Tre I also live in Ventura County and I agree, it is absolutely insane.  I just split up with my girlfriend, but together we would have made about $140k this 2006 and still we were thinking it would be tough for us to buy a nice house.  Personally, I don't think the market will slump out here either because its such a nice area.  Heck, Townhomes up here in Ojai are over a million for something really nice. 

That and the fact this area is infested with gang members, drug trafficers, and pockets of near indiginent social circles that need the government to survive...the worst public schools (test wise) in the United States, impassible issues in the State Senate, strictest gun control in the nation (haha)...horrible future job outlook for working class people, earthquakes, illegal immigration, it is a wonder anyone would want to live here !!!

[bigdumbbell]

Tre I also live in Ventura County and I agree, it is absolutely insane.  I just split up with my girlfriend, but together we would have made about $140k this 2006 and still we were thinking it would be tough for us to buy a nice house.  Personally, I don't think the market will slump out here either because its such a nice area.  Heck, Townhomes up here in Ojai are over a million for something really nice. 

That and the fact this area is infested with gang members, drug trafficers, and pockets of near indiginent social circles that need the government to survive...the worst public schools (test wise) in the United States, impassible issues in the State Senate, strictest gun control in the nation (haha)...horrible future job outlook for working class people, earthquakes, illegal immigration, it is a wonder anyone would want to live here !!!

um i didnt see a conference table

[Special Ed]

Big Alski,

So if together with your ex-girlfriend, you would have made about 140K last year, can we assume that your ex-girlfriend made about 138K a year? And why does Ron pay you 2K to post on Getbig?

Special "Y2K" Ed

[WeightPSHR]

That's only true if you are in (or "wanna be" in) the entertainment industry.  There are many lower-priced cities that have business enviornments and opportunities as good or better than Cali.

That really is just the typical stereotype of CA. True,there are possible business opportunities everywhere,  but there are always businesses and people with money to spend in CA. Just look at the amount of new homes being built. Even though they may seem out of sight in price, people are buying them.

[BigAlski]

No, I would have made 52 next year and she would have made 88.  I am on vacation, that's why I am posting here.  And you comment was unwanted, please dont comment about me something you don't know.

[Special Ed]

Alski,

Wow! Your ex makes 88K/year! Can I have her number because doing the math, I think if I hook up with her, I won't need to work at all.

Special "I'll take Alski's Sloppy Seconds" Ed

[TJ-JD]

You're being polite, so I won't say "no shit"  , but if you're talking about NoCal or SoCal, then you're talking about numbers that are considered "ridiculous" by the average American.  It's an honest perspective (because you live there), but it's not a normal perspective, when you look at median home prices across the U.S.  You guys actually have townhomes selling in the $800,000+ range on a regular basis, which we're starting to get down here in LA, too.  But those prices are unique to America's great cities, plus California - SF, LA, San Diego, Chicago, NYC, Boston, Philly, and DC.  Seattle is starting to get high, but still nothing like the others.  Miami is on that level, too.  Go to Portland, Dallas, Houston, St Louis, Charlotte, Atlanta, Phoenix, Vegas, however, and the numbers are completely different. 

I recently looked at a little 3-BR, 2-BA, 1300 sf starter (built in 1978) out here in Ventura County.  The seller is determined to get $605,000 for it and $550,000 was out of the question.  By contrast, when I was home shopping in Raleigh (NC) back in November, and found a newly-built, 4700 sf dream for just over $500,000 all closing costs included. 

I don't know what Craig & Kelly's rental properties are like, but the fact that they were working on building equity in 5 (or possibly more) homes says a lot about them.  They could've continued living comfortably in Vegas or they could've cashed out and moved to a small town in middle America and lived like royalty.  All other issues aside, I give them credit for buying their home and some rental properties. 

NYC (most notably Manhattan) is on a whole different level of painful real estate prices.  Townhouses can cost  up to 50 mil.

[240 is Back]

Alski,

Wow! Your ex makes 88K/year! Can I have her number because doing the math, I think if I hook up with her, I won't need to work at all.

Special "I'll take Alski's Sloppy Seconds" Ed

I got thirds after you milk that cow, eh matey?

j/k Alkie...

[BigAlski]

RUDE

[Havenbull]

RUDE

hahaha "BigAlski" ok


Who's your ex banging now?  I bet he makes over 100G's  and your wife stars in bukakke films.

[Special Ed]

Havenbull,

That wasn't nice. You got any bukakke videos?

Special "Nine Inch Males" Ed