Steve Schwab storys.

[reportjones]

I am thinking about switching to another rental company. I would love to hear others perspectives on their relationship with Steve Scwhab and Seaside Reserveation either good or bad. Not looking to flame him I just want some facts.

[reportjones]

I guess nobody knows anything good or bad about him or his company?

[dwig222]

Do you mind if I ask why you use Seaside Reservations? Do you rent a condo? I have found great deals on condo rentals on my own. Even Craig's List has some steals. Seaside charges too many fees. If you are not locked into a certain resort, you can find deals where there are no fees, just a deposit.

[reportjones]

No, I currently rent through Seaside and am sick and tired of their late payments to me, Steve charging for repairs I serioulsy questions, $8 for a lightbulb that seems to continually "burn" out, and more and more. I also know of a case where he rented a condo and did not show it as rented on his website. Condo owner showed up to stay in their condo and found it was already full of renters. Made my friend wonder if he would have ever seen that rental money. My payments are alwasy late. Seasides fees are ridiculous and renters constantly complain about add on charges they were never told about and I do not get my 65% of Steves added fees. He gets to keep 100% of any fee he adds. Are other compnaies like this? I figure I am see 50% of the total fees Seaside charges once a renter checks out. This concerns me.


Do you mind if I ask why you use Seaside Reservations? Do you rent a condo? I have found great deals on condo rentals on my own. Even Craig's List has some steals. Seaside charges too many fees. If you are not locked into a certain resort, you can find deals where there are no fees, just a deposit.

[reportjones]

One more thing. I have met Steve and I do not like his arrogance and bullying. He never returns my calls even though I have a huge investment he is managing. He does seem to alwys be driving new cars and even has a airplane I am told. WTF?

[dry heat]

You might be stuck with Seaside Reservations if they are the exclusive management company of the development you are in. I have yet to hear anything positive from said management company.

[reportjones]

Everytime I speak with Steve he gets more arrogant each time. Now he has some fat f^ck acting as his "CFO" taking all of his calls. This guy is clearly uneductaed and even more of a bafoon than Steve. At least Steve is only 50-75 pounds overweight, This "CFO" is more of an idiot and clearly has a hard tome pushing his plate back when he goes to all you can eat buffets. cANT REMEMBER HIS NAME. Rich or soemthing like that? Anyone else speak with this punk? I saw him on the beach several weeks ago and thought he was pregnant!

[Kenny]

Everytime I speak with Steve he gets more arrogant each time. Now he has some fat f^ck acting as his "CFO" taking all of his calls. This guy is clearly uneductaed and even more of a bafoon than Steve. At least Steve is only 50-75 pounds overweight, This "CFO" is more of an idiot and clearly has a hard tome pushing his plate back when he goes to all you can eat buffets. cANT REMEMBER HIS NAME. Rich or soemthing like that? Anyone else speak with this punk? I saw him on the beach several weeks ago and thought he was pregnant!
I have a feeling that you might have just lost some allies with that last post. The things you seem to be upset about, like Steve driving a new car etc, and what you perceive to be weight problems with him and his employee and all that other nonsense, has nothing to do with your bad choices, or the way your account is handled.

Why did you say this in your first post?
Not looking to flame him I just want some facts. Just trying to suck us in is what it looks like to me.

[dwig222]

So you are the one with the condo, I misunderstood. I've heard bad things about Seaside, which is why we never use them. Do they allow you to market it on your own?

[Roberto]

I think you don't really have very many choices when it gets right down to it. You might talk to Bill Abeita, he manages some condos. He's the Mgr at Hacieda Las Fuentes in the night. I could get a cell number if you want.

The problem with the smaller rental companies is that they cannot afford to advertise up in AZ. Seaside has a name with the most name recognition, he has or had an office up there and has or had a van service also. If you go with a smaller company you may not get as many rentals but may get to keep more of the rental money.

Not in defense of SS, but the rental management business is a real bear. Think about the light bulb bit. You gotta check to see if it's out, go get a bulb that you have already bought and maybe stored somewhere where you have to pay rent etc. etc. Then youve got repairs, who ya gonna get, how will you suprevise them, etc. etc. Then you gotta deal with the few dumb a** renters who leave the doors open and AC on, throw stuff off the patios, break stuff, have loud parties and are generally obnoxious. I wouldn't do it, too many bullsh**t problems.

[InkaRoads]

Mmmmmmmm!!! another condo love story telenovela!!! called "when the lightbulb breaks" starring RPjones and SS reservations

[jerry]

if he worked for the pentagon replacement toilet seats would cost........oh never mind
Hey I think you are sandbagging us. You guys must have some other history besides a lightbulb bill here or there.
Steve never apologized for destroying the old RP forum and forcing us into this spiffy new Katrina trailer of a forum.....although it is beginning to feel like home. Hey think I'll fry up some Spam....
http://www.kpho.com/news/23751871/detail.html

[Roberto]

Hey think I'll fry up some Spam....
http://www.kpho.com/news/23751871/detail.html

Spam eating commie, pinko, ratfink !!:ugeek::ugeek:

[jerry]

Hey Bob can you come down Friday or Saturday?

[Option60]

Dear ReportJones


I am sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with my services. I want to do the best job possible for you. I do not recognize your screen name so I am unable to address your concerns. I would like to offer out my hand in the spirit of cooperation and sit down with you face to face to mend any setback you may have encountered. My email is Steve@seasidemexico.com please allow me the opportunity to try and help.

Steve Schwab

[jerry]

Dear ReportJones


I am sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with my services. I want to do the best job possible for you. I do not recognize your screen name so I am unable to address your concerns. I would like to offer out my hand in the spirit of cooperation and sit down with you face to face to mend any setback you may have encountered. My email is Steve@seasidemexico.com please allow me the opportunity to try and help.

Steve Schwab

Wow Kenny,Roberto and i defend Steve and he appears ! Hi Steve ,welcome aboard watch the elbows..no head butting! Thinking back on it I'm not real sure that reporterJones or a friend of his at one time wasn't trying to start a similar service...If I'm wrong please correct me.

[Kenny]

I beg your pardon there Jerry, but what I didn't like was his little tirade about overweight people,and that other nonsense. Heck, a bunch of my good friends fit the description's he so self righteously gave.
You know somethings happening, but you don't know what it is...do you Mr Jone's?

Why would I defend Steve when you know I think his over the top "press releases" are a bunch of crap. Also the way he tried to railroad Rosie about what she wrote in her online newspaper was way out of line in my opinion. No, not me, I wouldn't defend the man, why would I?

[Kenny]

Wasn't Jone's going around taking pictures of the construction, or the lack of it?

[InkaRoads]

Dear ReportJones


I am sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with my services. I want to do the best job possible for you. I do not recognize your screen name so I am unable to address your concerns. I would like to offer out my hand in the spirit of cooperation and sit down with you face to face to mend any setback you may have encountered. My email is Steve@seasidemexico.com please allow me the opportunity to try and help.

Steve Schwab
No matter what Kenny think of the overweight comments I believe it is commendable of Steve to come out and ask for another opportunity to fix the wrongs, at least with ReportJones, so now the ball is in your court ReportJones and we would like to know the outcome that way we will either follow the novela or just eat it!!

[Kenny]

No matter what Kenny think of the overweight comments

What I think of the jone's post's, and it just wasn't the overweight comments, in no way has anything to do with Steve posting on here, or not; why would it Ink?
No, for you that don't know me, I'm not overweight. Well maybe a couple of pounds since I stopped smoking, but just a couple..LOL

[jerry]

What I think of the jone's post's, and it just wasn't the overweight comments, in no way has anything to do with Steve posting on here, or not; why would it Ink?
No, for you that don't know me, I'm not overweight. Well maybe a couple of pounds since I stopped smoking, but just a couple..LOL

Well i stand corrected kenny but i should at the very least get a free Pigeon Coop stay for sticking up for the man (a fellow fatish guy!)
I request a condo above Dryheats palace.....as payolla,and some free light bulbs

[Kenny]

If you get it Jerry, I want the job putting the light bulbs in. After all, I do have experience.

[Jeff]

Kinda funny that was Steves first post....just sayin'....

[InkaRoads]

If Jerry gets the condo and Kenny puts the light bulb I make the poop corn and open the beers!! that's it there is the weekend!!

[Wahoo]

If Jerry gets the condo and Kenny puts the light bulb I make the poop corn and open the beers!! that's it there is the weekend!!

Ink, I think i 'll pass on your "palomitas" : )
How long does it take to change a Light bulb?
You can buy a 12pack for about $3.50 at homedepot.

More power to S.S, if he discloses his fees upfront. (good businessman)
If he rents without disclosing as some seem to say, then shame on him. (that is fraud)

Sonora has the highest minimum wage in Mexico, ($4.45/Day), even at that in comes to ~$0.56 hour. You pay for American service in American prices, Swhabb hires Mexicans and pays in pesos. :ugeek:Great business Model.:ugeek:

[Option60]

Thanks for the Welcome everyone, Maybe I can clear a few things up. I am open to Questions. Kenny if you would like to discuss my press releases maybe you are seeing something I am not. I am always open to suggestions. As for Rossie, We certainly have a difference of opinion on how things should get done. However, there was never any railroading of anyone. I am not even sure how I would do that since I am just another Gringo in Mexico. My email is steve@seasidemexico.com it would be great if anyone would like to ask me about anything. I promise to get back to you promptly. I may not be able to check this service all the time due to the amount of work I have so please feel free to email me directly.

Steve

[InkaRoads]

Ink, I think i 'll pass on your "palomitas" : )......
Sorry Wahoo and for those of weak stomach, I meant to say POP as in POP CORN!! can't understand how that second "O" got in there must have been my ~~~HAPPY~~~ finger thinking about the condos!!

[Wahoo]

Many here are looking to buy Condo's, and as such will want to rent them out.

1. Do you have exclusive arrangements with projects, if so which ones?

2. When you make a rental arrangement do you have the party "owner" sign a detailed memo of understanding of what you will do and what it will cost for such services. Do you provide monthly detailed reports or year end etc of all income /expenses? Can an arrangement be canceled at any time? Are there Cnxl fees. Who determines the rent?

3. Do you have "separate" agreements with the Condo or HOA's for the privilege of using you as provider of Rents? How about when having an exclusive arrangement.

4. Once under a rental arrangement, can you rent it out without using you, (friends etc)? Or does all rents have to be arranged through you?

5. As far as you know, if some one rents out units in Mexico, does the owner have an obligation to file taxes in Mexico? (Rents received in Mexico)

[Roberto]

Hey Bob can you come down Friday or Saturday?

I'm stuck till the 15th !! Stop by on your way down. I'll fry up some spam!!

[VacationVanessa]

Wow! You guys know how to conjure someone up! Seems all we have to do is mention their name and BOOM there they are.

So help me out here: George Clooney. George Clooney. George Clooney...

[Seadweller]

here ya go...
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http://www.rockypointtalk.net/images/misc/pencil.png

[Jeff]

:gofishing:
Wow! You guys know how to conjure someone up! Seems all we have to do is mention their name and BOOM there they are.

So help me out here: George Clooney. George Clooney. George Clooney...


You rang?

[jerry]

We kid Steve over the suppression of non-happy talk news (stuff comes out sooner or later so why hide things). The pressure the real estate community put on individuals warning about the overbuilding,border crossing,title issues was pretty strong back in 2005.Someone that had money invested in one of those North beach joints threatened to shoot me for spreading lies about the place! Sort of pisses you off when that happens.The guys who saw our warnings and didn't put 200k down for the better deal were pretty happy the internet exists!

[Kenny]

As for Rossie, We certainly have a difference of opinion on how things should get done.

And that was very apparent in the emails you sent Rosie asking her not to post news that you thought might be bad for your business. You aren't going to try and tell me you didn't try to persuade her to stop publishing the truth, now are you? Oh by the way it's on record, and right here on this forum.

[Option60]

HI Kenny,

How are you today? I found the posting by Rossie about our discussion. I think it reinforces my contention that I wasn't cudgeling her. I even say that I am "asking" her to stop promoting negative news since she is a "tourism center" I think our difference of opinion comes from the fact that I think a tourism center is being positive about the our town. I think Rocky Point is safe, clean, amazing and wonderful. I am a true believer of Puerto Penasco. If I thought it was dangerous I wouldn't try to bring people here (including my son) I want to counter the negative press that has unfairly beat Mexico and it's people down. Lots of the locals have lost their jobs because people have been scared away from our beaches. It is sad to see. There is plenty of bad press out there. No reason for us to fan the flames if you know what I mean. If you are around later this week Kenny I am happy to buy you a beer at Capone's. It would be good to meet you in person! Glad you are giving me a chance to discuss things with you.

[Kenny]

Most all of us on this forum are on the front line when it comes to supporting PP as a community, and we're right on the top of it when any untrue, like this last deal, rumors or unsubstantiated reports are put out there. On the other hand, a lot of us are very much in favor of putting out the truth of what's actually happening in PP, and on the road down, so people can actually make their own informed decisions.
I think Roberto snatched all my Hawaiian shirts... So thanks for the offer, but I won't be able to make it to Capons...Man I wish he wouldn't tuck them in.

[PitiquitoRosy]

Hello Steve, I'm glad you decided to post. Many here will remember that the ironic part of my earlier exchange with you was that it came immediately after I had been accused by someone of being your lackey, simply because I took offense at comments made about you. (By the way, Kenny...good response above in this thread to the personal criticisms of Steve. I, too, find that just wrong).

Anyway, Steve, if you've been checking out the posts, you'll see that I frequently get someone on here laying into me because they think I'm "covering up" the real stories or not publishing the whole truth. You might not be ready to admit it, but I do think I've done as good a job as possible while still giving people the information they deserve and need.

As for the other little issue of my not giving you press when you do something, please note that lately I've not kept up with my duties very well. Any time you send me something positive to publish, consider it done...just make sure I get it.

[Kenny]

Hey Rosie,

Guess who just bought that same policy today, that I purchased from you earlier this year. Only one please.:-D

[PitiquitoRosy]

Hey Rosie,

Guess who just bought that same policy today, that I purchased from you earlier this year. Only one please.:-D

As always, the business is greatly appreciated. And by the way...I do owe Seadweller more money for the charity. Also the Youth Sports Foundation has money coming from a percentage of online insurance sales!

[Seadweller]

As always, the business is greatly appreciated. And by the way...I do owe Seadweller more money for the charity. Also the Youth Sports Foundation has money coming from a percentage of online insurance sales!

:thumbsup: Thank you Rosie... your contributions are greatly appreciated... :thumbsup:

[reportjones]

Not afraid to admit when I make mistake. The people I was with corrrected me. This guy DID NOT work for seaside. He worked for some company name "CFO". To many cervezas made me confused I guess. He was an idiot however.


Everytime I speak with Steve he gets more arrogant each time. Now he has some fat f^ck acting as his "CFO" taking all of his calls. This guy is clearly uneductaed and even more of a bafoon than Steve. At least Steve is only 50-75 pounds overweight, This "CFO" is more of an idiot and clearly has a hard tome pushing his plate back when he goes to all you can eat buffets. cANT REMEMBER HIS NAME. Rich or soemthing like that? Anyone else speak with this punk? I saw him on the beach several weeks ago and thought he was pregnant!

[beachgirl]

That's why you should never mix cervezas and business.........................................

[Terry C]

Lol

[playaperro]

Ha this was more like a Tequila sunrise buzz...Check your source before you post...

[dry heat]

One more thing. I have met Steve and I do not like his arrogance and bullying. He never returns my calls even though I have a huge investment he is managing. He does seem to alwys be driving new cars and even has a airplane I am told. WTF?


Not afraid to admit when I make mistake. The people I was with corrrected me. This guy DID NOT work for seaside. He worked for some company name "CFO". To many cervezas made me confused I guess. He was an idiot however.
As I said before, I have yet to hear much positive from Seaside reservations, although you won't hear a lot of positive comments regarding rental management companies today (ie. economy, lack of rentals, etc.).
However after reading your comments I think you might be a bit of a pinochio. You claim to have a "huge investment" and claim to have "met Steve, who is driving a new car, airplance, etc", yet you posted you had him confused with the wrong guy?!? Something tells me you pretending to be a big fish. For someone claiming a "huge investment" I would think you would know the property management company.
By the way since you seem to know what form of transportation he uses (planes, a new car, etc. - is etc. a yacht?), go online and look up the maricopa county assessors site, it might give you a better idea as to how someone is actually living.

[Jim]

This is the first of a 13 part series that KPHO will be running about Rocky Point.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OKs59wYlAs&feature=player_embedded

[garyd]

Nice job Jim. Steve didn't look fat to me. How could Reportjones be so far off? HMMMMMMM

[playaperro]

More like the Reportjones story...

[InkaRoads]

As always it does not matter whether the information is negative or positive, as long as the veracity of it is clear and those speaking out know what they are saying, I personally know that SS is not Fat or overweight but it has been a few month since I last spoke to or seen him so I could not verify the the weight part, as of the rest of the story, I believe it got out of hand when it became personal more than informational for the rest of us!
Sorry reportjones but I have to ask, do you work for the consulate in Nogales? :eek3:

[Wahoo]

Many here are looking to buy Condo's, and as such will want to rent them out.

1. Do you have exclusive arrangements with projects, if so which ones?

2. When you make a rental arrangement do you have the party "owner" sign a detailed memo of understanding of what you will do and what it will cost for such services. Do you provide monthly detailed reports or year end etc of all income /expenses? Can an arrangement be canceled at any time? Are there Cnxl fees. Who determines the rent?

3. Do you have "separate" agreements with the Condo or HOA's for the privilege of using you as provider of Rents? How about when having an exclusive arrangement.

4. Once under a rental arrangement, can you rent it out without using you, (friends etc)? Or does all rents have to be arranged through you?

5. As far as you know, if some one rents out units in Mexico, does the owner have an obligation to file taxes in Mexico? (Rents received in Mexico)

Schwab, was your reply rhetoric?
Still waiting for your reply as some clients have asked and I have answered negatively to these questions....

[Option60]

I am sorry I don't check this site very often. As with all previous emails (none of which anyone has written me yet) Please email me personally. I am happy to make an appointment or phone call to discuss any questions you may have. Again, my email is Steve@seasidemexico.com I promise you if you write I will reply. Also I would like to point out that if anyone has a STANDARD light bulb change in the past 3 years on their statement for any amount over $1.00 I will refund 120% of your money for the charge. My policy is to not charge for the first 2 light bulbs changed in a month. Please feel free to email me. It is the most reliable way to get a hold of me. I don't follow this website.

Reporter Jones I am still hoping to hear from you.

[jerry]

When I used to sit in line for 4 hours waiting to cross the border I'd curse Steve types and the other "masters of the Universe" for this massive overbuilding screw up.Now days I can cross the border without a wait thanks to the scale of stupidity displayed by the real estate industry in general.The bankers and brokers have sunk the Arizona middleclass and driven away in Hummers full of cash.Hopefully the border,water/power and crime issues can be dealt with in this breather period.The coastal highway may soon give consumers the choice to just breeze past Puerto Penasco and head to unspoiled areas to the South if we pull out of this economic death spiral.