But one thing that is coming back in my recollection; Terry Ballas and Hot Creek spent significant dollars and energy in the early 2000′s developing the plans for the condo layout behind the west hangars (the subject of the litigation). I remember being down there selling hangars and seeing the revised plans during that era. The plans were basically for a smaller, centralized condo hotel building with zero lot-line town homes around the periphery. Many of the zero lot-line town homes were slated to be “affordable housing” or eventually purchasable by local residents as affordable homes. The town home occupants would have access to the condo hotel amenities. Historically, it wasn’t until litigation (and damages) were pondered that the project became a highly (potentially) profitable fractional development.

The rental revenues during the end-of-the-year Holidays are strong and can represent 25% of the gross for the entire year. But actual milage can vary. The Westin’s management fee is more like the 55% range.

But what exactly is “LA food”?

I mean, I like Crowley, but 400 large?

Seriously, though, I just found your blog, and Mammoth Lakes looks like a gorgeous place to live. How safe is it? Do residents have security alarms on their homes? Is it a seasonal vacation town or do people live there year-round?

If Caltrans would plow a road south of the 50, I would probably buy a place in Mammoth for winter fun. Too far from Bay Area though to drive through South Tahoe to get to Mammoth in winter.