I am a Realtor in San Antonio, TX

To Whom It May Concern,
I have been in constuction for 29 years, the last 10 I have been specializing in kitchen and cabinet design and construction. Therefore, I know what I am talking about.
I am not just going to do like a lot of people and say I hate them, I am going to expound on the reality of the damage these people are doing. I don't know what A&E is thinking of by running these selfish, self centered people. Can they even imagine what this type of influence is doing to those innocent well meaning people that want to do this type of businness that these people are doing. Please know that they do not represent the majority of investors, or construction type businesses out there.
First they are in business to make money, we all are. So why do they think that the entire constuction and realestate world revolves around them abusing contractors and the people that are making them their money. And who are they to dictate to others how to run their businesses and thus their lives. While they love lining their own pockets, they think nothing of taking money from people with far less than them in order to line thier pockets.
I do not understand what A&E is thinking of in giving legitimacy and profits to them. Are you trying to have a show in realestate that rivials the success of the custom biker shows. The biker shows, these guys work and own and do the work themselves. It is more than evident that Armondo has never done any construction himself or if he has he has no concept of people skills.
Over the years I have found that you must treat the people that are making your money with dignity and respect, even when things go wrong.
I implore anyone that is going to get into this line of business not to run their business like these guys. These guys are a disgrace to any sort of business that I have had the privledge of being a part of in the construction field for the last 29 years.
I would impore A&E to dump these guys and get a company that is descent and respectful to all. And I cannot believe that these beautiful women that they have for wives puts up with them. It is like they are selling themselves out for the all mighty dollar with this guy Armondo. Armondo is a disgrace, and it is evident that his god is money, and his own self centered world.
The sad thing is he could do the same thing and make his and those that work for him a blessing for all, instead it seems he makes everyones experience with him a living hell. I get disgusted everytime my sons watch this horror of humanity, named Armondo. Because they are getting into this business and his attitude is beginning to rub off on them and that freightens me. Because,if they run their business like Armondo, even if they make money they will be a failure in life and I will be severely disappointed in them. I hope and pray they never do anything the way Armondo does.
Sincerely,
God Bless all that read this and do your business in a Godly and respectful way,
Jim

So why do we have to be careful in what we say again? What are you with your Real Estate license and your family of Realtors gonna do if people aren't careful? A number of realtors, contractors, investors, and others connected to the housing markets watch these shows. And yes, we are licensed.

How are you connected to the Montelongo family?

> Well I absolutely love this new crew!! I am very
> proud as a hispanic female to see a&e spotlightthis
> successful hispanic family.I liked the original flip
> this house crew but change is great. The Montelongo's
> look like a young fun group that will add a great new
> flair to the show. I will be watching!!!

Excuse me, but what part of this family conveys "Successful Hispanics"? Hispanic culture is supposed to be about respect, class, family, and traditions. Respect and class are completely absent from this crew, and being a 2nd, 3rd, generation Hispanic doesn't give anyone the excuse to forget their native Spanish. And furthermore, please do not tag the females in this new crew as rolemodels. As it stands, both females let their husbands do with them as they please; since when has their input been used or appreciated? I respect my wife to the fullest, the day I fool her into taking care of a bee problem is the day she serves me divorce papers - that's the essence of a true proud Hispanic female.

Wow! I am amazed at the negetive feedback on the San Antonio investors. I thought the show has been great. I don't agree with every decision made but don't we all like to make our own decisions. And most of us tend to think our decisions are better than the one in charge. As a former Realtor from South Carolina and a current resident of Texas I have a bit of insight... Some Realtors dislike investors who are actually interested in making a profit if it means they (the realtor)are not in on the cut. Business is business and there is plenty to go around. Why not wish them the best and consider it healthy competition?

I CAN AT LEAST WATCH THE ATLANTA CREW. I WONDER IF THE SAN ANTONIO CREW STANDS BEHIND THE HOUSES THEY SELL. I WILL BET ALOT OF BUYERS OF THE SAN ANTONIO HOUSES GET A REAL EDUCATION WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE.

OOOPPPPS... or would that make me a pole dancing piece of meat?

I AM 50 YEARS OLD AND HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS 32 YEARS. THESE PEOPLE ARE AWFUL. IF ANY OF MY SALESMEN ACTED LIKE THESE PEOPLE THEY WOULD BE GONE GONE GONE. FROM A MALE POINT OF VIEW THE WIVES ARE VERY PRETTY AND THEY STILL ARE VERY UNLIKABLE. I HAVE NEVER TAKEN THE TIME TO VOICE MY OPINION ABOOUT ANY TV SHOW BUT THESE PEOPLE ARE JUST SO BAD I HAD TO JOIN AND REPLY. I WOULD NEVER BUY A HOUSE FROM THESE PEOPLE. WE CAN ONLY HOPE THIS LOOK INTO HOW THEY FLIP THESE HOUSES WILL PUT THEM OUT OF BUSINESS. DO THEY PULL PERMITS? IS THE CONSTRUCTION WORK INSPECTED?