I Bought a Town in Texas! - September 2023 Update

[@guyewing1377]

Cornudas was a major stop for our motorcycle group. Gas and fantastic burgers back in the day! Hope to see you bring it back to life!

[@jonjasniak]

Coming soon!

[@lowislanelove3064]

Why have I been having this in my mind ever since I was in high school, telling my friends about things like this that I wanna build but didn't know how but I knew somewhere in the subconscious mind frame that II had always wanted to build my own town that people came to as I also. Reluctant it up. On this KZbin channel call black excellence. And they have certain towns that are not being used no more and are only being in use for movie motion pictures and stuff like that. However, you just showed up on my news feed. And I believe strongly God is like me. No, my time is now. My time is now too. Show up and start doing this and for whatever reason. He gave me this city 40 minutes out. I uh Houston Texas starting with the letter p. Which I found on rule and vacant lands. I have to look it back app so that I can see exactly what it is called. Because I know he was selling five Acres for $2500. So, yeah, let me know like what to expect of me. Building my own town in city. And I will by give you updates or insights of all the things God. And I have been working on for some years and literally I have the plan. Just meet the manpower.​@@jonjasniak

[@ford4life069]

$10/gallon! Holy crap! Put Emergency on your sign and 5 gallon minimum so folks have a better idea what's going on and maybe won't argue as much. 5 gallons is ⅓ of a tank for most folks so I see why they ask for 3. I wld at that price also. You can get those battery powered biometric programmable deadbolts so you can program your fingerprint to every one and then change the code for the guests and you'll never be w/o your keys.... I'm glad you did an update. Google said the cafe is permanently closed and I was wondering if something had happened and you cldn't finish it. Look forward to more updates.

[@wisdomSP]

Ditto!

[@jonjasniak]

Ya but it isn’t worth our while to sell less than 5. We do have signage for that and will have more in the future 💪

[@ford4life069]

@@jonjasniak I get it honestly. Still, the answer is always no if you don't ask. 👍🏻

[@kd5inm]

​@@jonjasniakWhat if motorcyclist come out and their tank only holds 2-3 gallons.

[@stevethomas5209]

​@@kd5inmYou need gas just put in what you can and order some food to meet the minimum that way it's a win win for both parties it's not going to break anyone's bank to patronize the business I would gladly drop $50.00 if I needed gas in a pinch.

[@gumotx]

You are a workhorse, man! An Ironman with a focus, purpose and a mission! Thanks for taking us along!

[@peterungson809]

In addition to your sign, place approach signs before your station. Then a few flags before your place would turn a few heads. Finally as you said, add to your sign - Gas Up NOW. Next gas 50 miles & the other side Next gas 70 miles. That would definitely get their attention.

[@yvettekinchking8838]

I don't know how i found this channel wow😮

[@dirkvanerp7332]

On the water tank, bottom rusting out, 2 solutions! One weld in a new bottom, two grind the bottom and up the outside 4" and mix some fibreglass resin, cover the bottom with glass cloth, will last for decades, plus a very low cost DIY project, especially considering the alternative!

[@jonjasniak]

Yea except for a public water system through TCEQ you are required to have certain tank specifications, which the old one did not meet. I decided do it once and do it right

[@jimreid67]

I mentioned on your first video about a PWS. Sounds like you’ve done your homework with TCEQ and doing it the right way. 👍🏻

[@christopherbradley5575]

I look forward to seeing the restaurant open. I few times a year I take a bike ride out that way. Here's something that might be worth thinking about. A lot of bikers ride out that way on the weekends. Sometimes in large groups, sometimes lone wolves like me. If word gets out that you only sell gas at 5 gallons or more, bikers are not going to stop for gas and consequently, won't be tempted into visiting the restaurant or anything else. Either way, as soon as you're open, I'll stop in for a burger and a beer. Good luck!

[@Hashdollars]

The large groups of motorcycles I see riding in Texas usually have two or more caravan trucks/vans with trailers with them with spare tires etc. I’m sure they could use more than 5 gallons and have some fuel cans on board.

[@C0braChicken2]

maybe have a few 1 gallon cans pre filled, and they can use one of them for $15.

[@mariastellamelendez8670]

Good choices. looking forward to visiting Cornudas, Texas. Put another sign down the road both ways for GAS & CAFE make sure the bathrooms are very clean.

[@cynthiadeleon2371]

I'm planning to take a trip up as soon as you get cafe going. The walk through tours are awesome to see the all the progress. Love it.

[@bobgaysummerland]

Good for you kid. The last thing this world needs is another computer geek. You are a throwback to my generation. Dirty hands , sore back and did something worthwhile today. Keep it up.

[@brendataylor5371]

Would love to see this town finished and now he’s a go-getter and he will finish it

[@jamesoquinn9168]

Oh hey! I remember you! You used to have ads selling land way out in Culberson County. I'm from midland. I used to drive down 62 to El paso and back to Muleshoe back in the Aughts. I stopped of at that Cafe and had a Jalapeño burger and a Dr.Pepper. I always liked Cornudas, and was sad to see it decline. I'm happy someone came in and bought it!😊

[@novisha15]

Looking good, from a neighbor in Hueco tanks❤

[@texaslady7630]

Looking great!

[@JaredMerlin]

I cannot wait to see how the cafe turns out. Those wells, wow! I never realized how big they are.

[@marcodarko6941]

I like your town.. it has some greenery and trees, the mountain scenery off in the distance is pretty. If I was in the desert I would definitely have to have some trees around me. Your pad looks pretty cozy too.. good ideas on your backyard, make it a secluded little desert oasis.

[@deniseideas]

I used to live down from this place. 😊 I can't wait to visit and spend 💵💵💵💵

[@Ashley-oy5dc]

this is a really BIG dream and its beautiful. Congratulations to you and your future. this is beautiful

[@ginaruff2867]

We saw this for sale! Great opportunity for you guys! Labor of love.❤

[@stanleygallman7800]

Man wow 😅 this is exciting 👏 I'm sure that this is a fairly new KZbin channel and I am glad that I came across it! Looking forward to seeing any of the progress being in the coming week's months and years. Wishing you all the best for this endeavor wonderful seeing the entrepreneur spirit alive and well.

[@jonjasniak]

Appreciate the love!

[@roberthicks9191]

lived in el paso, always stopped for food here on way to Carlsbad.

[@seniormasterghostshadow5923]

Uh huh.. is west Texans definitely different breed huh.. as m just north of us in Odessa. Try to make it down maybe help. Stay well and vigilant guys. Nicely done.💯🇺🇸😎🌪🌎🎄❄️👈🔊😊

[@damienpalmer6235]

I popped in a few months after the last video I watched. Wow! You're doing great!! It is also nice to see how people in the comments are genuinely interested and offering advice and tips. The working relationships are funny too, " what are you guys trying to work out here?.." - probably which Brian they're talking about. The confusion is comical. ( the green shirt is also worth a giggle!😂)

[@adroszane6077]

Wow small world I used to live down the road in Dell City!! I used to eat there every time me and my Grandma went to El Paso!

[@stevefarley510]

I would put queen beds in some of the rooms so people have a choice not many people want to sleep in a twin bed

[@James-ke5sy]

It looks like they sold this place to the right person.

[@reueljacques]

Indeed!!!

[@dannydanny5308]

Indeed

[@Joshuaiwanski0019]

Indeed

[@sparkyman111]

That water tank needs to be painted, and your beautiful with name, WELCOME TO ----------

[@nasirasheartofgold]

Looking good

[@juanelleschwarzwalder880]

Have you thought about putting in a tiny house community?

[@cherie623]

Renovation vids would be great!

[@chriss-nf1bd]

Weld the water tank and spray in a liner and put the tank back to flush toilets, shower and water plants...

[@bonnie2057]

I've been to West Texas my buddy was visiting family and he invited me along

[@elpasoghosttours2856]

We need to investigate the place. Imagine, if it actually has paranormal activity, a haunted destination. As a side note, a 40s style motor lodge would be super cool. Especially to the European travellers.

[@jeeyberg]

So glad you are keeping Cornudas alive! You are my favorite (overnight) stop when I cycle Montana/US62-180. You definitely have my “¡Wheel of Approval!” See you again soon m, maybe next month?!‼️

[@grandmasfavorites]

Nice progress! 👍💖

[@blakejohnson8831]

post more restoration videos they will bring in lots of views.

[@giselleposerio2546]

I’m hooked. Lol. I wanna see ur progress.

[@whiteformula98]

More videos on your town! Place is a dream!!

[@Youngmatt707]

Awesome! Be careful of those ceiling fans man!

[@ezmcclure05]

You should make 2 rooms like queen beds and the other 4 2 twins should have options but looking awsome

[@bendan2505]

this is sick dude

[@luzzavala3470]

Awsome

[@klee88029]

Just found you and subscribed 😁"Neighbor" 150 miles to the west in Columbus, New Mexico 🧓👍

[@jonjasniak]

Nice! Stop by some time 💪

[@Starfish-Prime1962]

This place would make a excellent rehab. A good place to detox from aanything and just work and get in shape.

[@melparrishjr]

@Jon Jasniak What are you trying to do? Rebuild a town, or just proliferate the problem with more Air B&B's? Affordable housing is an absolute necessity without which your little town will just dry up and wither away. But if people can actually afford to live there then they can also afford to work there. And by the looks of it, your little town could use a lot of work!

[@KB-ke3fi]

Yeah and what do you do all day? Sit around and wish for utopia?

[@melparrishjr]

@@KB-ke3fi It wasn't so many generations ago when a father could support the whole family on just one paycheck and he never worked more than 40hrs a week without getting paid over-time. He got paid vacations! A man who did that earned the respect of his peers! He was not a lazy man!! Here we are not so far into the future, and if a person doesn't want to work... and work sometimes 2 or 3 fulltime jobs just to pay the bills! Just to put a roof over his head you call them lazy and you call them bums! They don't want to be exploited just to make someone else rich when they can't even get ahead. The old addage that if you work hard you can achieve anything is a lie! The world is full of working SLAVES. That's all they do. They spend more time at work and en route to and from work than they ever do at home. And what's worse is that their kids are growing up to be delinquents because they are almost never at home! What I am describing is far from Utopia but when I was a child my dad supported the whole family on one pay check and we got to see him a lot more often then kids get to see their parents these days. It wasn't Utopia either but it was liveable and do-able! And people lived with dignity.

[@TexMex60]

Stopped there with my two girls and wife and it was still a viable town with 9 citizens being the population there. Yes the town was up for sale then as well. Thought about it for a minute. I was born and raised in El Paso so it wasn't a stretch to even consider. Went back home to Connecticut though. Oh almost forgot. This visit was in 1996

[@jakeforrest]

Amazing that part of the place can be rented out with Airbnb. Maybe it is a good place to make a stop between cities.

[@normacarpio8463]

God bless you🙏

[@TheTruthWillSetYouFreexx]

I love the guy wearing glasses tank top 😆 That’s a Niiiace hand held device

[@littleone7404]

It has really come a long way

[@ezmcclure05]

So is this place close to demo ranches new resort?

[@CashFlowwithAliciaNichole]

When will you have something available for rent?

[@jonjasniak]

We technically do now. I haven’t been promoting it because we are still working but it’s ready

[@CashFlowwithAliciaNichole]

@@jonjasniak is the hotel ready? Also sorry totally forgot to say congratulations!! This is epic & the place is so cool!!

[@StevenCombs-dy1pt]

I wanna move there 💯

[@ThePretender47]

Can I come and stay in your town and work. I'll work like an Ox....I need a fresh start in my life. Only problem is i'm from South Africa

[@joannemarion9261]

What do you think of car tint you buy at hardware store for your all glass window panes you cut it size of the glass keep heat out summer just a thought

[@TBoss3313]

If you brought your gas prices down you’d make more sales and make more money in the long run. So instead of $10.00 a gallon a good profit would be made at $7.00 a gallon. Ex. 1 car a day @ $10.00 a gallon 5 gallon minimum equals $10.00 a day. 2 cars a day(more affordable gas) at $7.00 a gallon 5 gallon minimum equals $14.00 a day. I would bet good money at $7.00 a gallon you’d get more than 2 cars a day.

[@robertvega3078]

I wish I hit the lotto and had millions to just buy a town like this and renovate the whole thing, I know it’s a tonnnn of work and money but if I was rich I would invest in it because the motel gas, and using the blue room as a air bnb you’re sure to make your money back in 10 to 20 years, I think it’s a good investment and plus I’d do it for fun as a nice project to keep consistent work for myself and keeping me busy, and once it’s done it’s a profitable place, if I was already rich I mean though would be a fun project/ projects

[@michealmuhammad540]

How did you find this project to purchase?

[@jonjasniak]

Facebook!

[@tommyreusse3858]

5:08 wow the fan is a hazard lmao

[@aa999xyz]

pex piping especially in the motel because those pipes are corroded and could burst anytime! Those carports at the motel could be used first screened in porches or outdoor movie theater?mni splits can do multiple zones in one unit

[@CherylWilliams-n2p]

Nice.

[@themuse333]

Turn the water tower in to an outside attraction. That’s unnecessary money to move it

[@LisaCabelarow]

Great idea , but depending on it's size could also be used like rental room . Just imagine the pictures you can get from that hight 🤔 during a weekend stay .

[@EsteeDarla]

I wouldnt complain and I would gladly pay it for the reason you said and look ware and what you doing with that money, you establishing something that really is a huge need. I would love to be one of your residents one day

[@jonjasniak]

Imagine complaining for gas when your alternative is sitting on the road for 5 hours and paying someone $200 to come out from El Paso

[@EsteeDarla]

exactly and that is what people don't stop an thnk of, the conveyance and you have something that they need, you providing something that is so needed, I wouldn't be complaining at all I be thankful and grateful that you have the gas to get. I been looking for something like this I'd love to move to myself cause I'm getting older I'm always home(I'm a Homebody ) I been trying to find a RV or like hotel room you have there , this is right up what I'm looking for and I cant wait hopefully one day I could be there living @@jonjasniak

[@arbusco]

You’re doing great work! But you know if you were to drop the price for your gas you may be in a position where the volume you do would make more than the $10,000 a year you’re talking about because the volume a go up. In addition to that there’s people who stop for the gas and who aren’t pissed off about the price Will come into your café. They may rent a room etc. etc. etc. but if I were to pull up and it’s $10 for the gas I’m not spending another dime there. Just think you know about the marketing standpoint of your gas that way. Because I think if you were to lower your price and get a bigger tank you could fillet just in gas.

[@MelissaMalzahn]

If you want motorcycle riders stopping in you need to sell less than 5 gallons. Never heard of any gas station putting a minimum amount allowed to buy.

[@KB-ke3fi]

They'll stop in anyway. The old west is tough. But it's tougher when you're stupid. Just pay it.

[@haf2567]

I am wondering when am I going to build a house or home for myself and this guy has a full-town it is really crazy how the can the world be different based on geography type of governance, economic and the type of freedom.

[@MichaelArgenta-p4i]

Time to build a bank. You would be surprised how many clients you would get?

[@jonjasniak]

We have an ATM!

[@AndreaSimone57]

I like the turquoise and the orangish/red color pretty.

[@marcodarko6941]

If you have a mouse a rat problem why not get a couple of cats, maybe a terrier of some sort or two. I had friend years ago with a West Highland Terrier and that dog was always rooting out something.

[@jonjasniak]

We have like 10 cats out here

[@marcodarko6941]

Right on.. I did catch in another video you mentioned you had a few that lived under the house that you and your dad take care of.. thank you for being good to the little critters.. some people are not so nice.@@jonjasniak

[@atashalynn]

❤

[@DiyintheGhetto]

How much does Gas go out there at this time? In that part of Texas I mean!

[@oaxaca1948]

how much did you pay for the town?

[@karlmiller4061]

My name is Karl finished dry wall 30 years. Would love to come to Texas and help with your new town. I'm retired but healthy. Would be interested working the old way. Barter system

[@ranns160]

Don’t forget the cornices!😂

[@marleangreene6117]

If you expect customers you need to upgrade the motel so its inviting and not like stopping at bates motel lol

[@jonjasniak]

@@marleangreene6117 it was just completely refinished

[@jarateman6427]

Is that not price gouging? Why don't you do emergency water for $20 a gallon?

[@jonjasniak]

Look up the definition of price gouging. The definition as the government views it

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

One of the guys from Shark Tank purchased a town in Texas tht belonged to a dying friend. He didn't want to lose it once he passed away (not sure if he had family that would take care of it or not). Another lady gifted her son a town in Texas for his 18th birthday. Should I head there to see what i can get?😊

[@paulprevost7665]

Please replace the FLAG. I'm sure the 30 bucks won't break you.

[@jonjasniak]

Ya we need to. The string is stuck on the pulley though so it takes someone to get up there with a ladder… and no one wants to because it’s high, windy, and dangerous 😫

[@paulprevost7665]

@jonjasniak okay. Find a kid with balls. 😉 I would do it but for you but it should be done before I get there next.

[@aunttriciaattic]

Working with the concrete seem like it to me three or four wheelbarrows would have been better than one.

[@Bob-nw7do]

Your gas to high to little wampum. You are the only winner.😮

[@stankowski4757]

can i move there?

[@KB-ke3fi]

Willie Tennin's ghost most likely seen there...and smiling. Butterfield post office.

[@6878295]

Do you need an investor?

[@elmerkilred159]

If you keep the concrete wet for over 28 days, it will last a long time.

[@ztradezoptionstrading1513]

Keep that gas high

[@Poordirtfarmer]

👀👍🏻💪

[@bonnie2057]

Maybe you could strike up a deal with Bucees

[@leodanryan966]

$10 per gallon? You are in the desert in Texas pardner. You should really pick a plot with a view. Some old rancher is going to pick one for you.

[@ezmcclure05]

10 is steep on the gas should be like 8 but i get it in a pinch i would pay whatever 😂

[@Highvibes777]

Wow... really shouldn't be ripping people off for gas!!!!

[@jonjasniak]

Do you suggest they sit on the highway, pay $250, and wait 5 hours for a service call from El Paso? Please advise

[@wisdomSP]

I feel like you need my help, but we don't know it yet...

[@lkw911news9]

I'm so glad I moved out of Texas. I see nothing good happening in texas. And I hope you have a well. Because when hell hits you, better be able to hand pump that shit out.

[@brianleonard6885]

lower the gas to 8 per gallon and gain some respect :) still a win win can't make it off 1 client or even a few .. same with rooms and food give folks a deal and they will come.

[@jonjasniak]

Costs us a lot to get it out there. On top of that the alternative is to sit on the highway and wait for 5 hours and pay $250 for someone to run it out. A respectable person won’t complain about $2/gallon 😅

[@justkelly6992]

Better watch out, those ceiling fans will top you when you are not looking. Brains everywhere, what a mess. Think of the towns reputation.

[@jonjasniak]

What are you even taking about 😂

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

I know this is an old vid but for your emergency gas signage add 5 gallons maximum and minimum, No exceptions. That way there is zero wiggle room. As for your prices, you are NOT a gas station. You provide and Emergency Gas Service from your private fuel reserves.

[@rodneycaupp5962]

Some places in USA have dropped bellow any value at all

[@bonnie2057]

Red soil everywhere never seen anything like it

[@nataliegist2014]

I’ll be stopping bye

[@CherylWilliams-n2p]

House needs work!

[@Grateful1118]

he is hottttt.. dayummm

[@janinewetzler5037]

If your attitude with rats is, well, 'it's a desert, and that's gonna happen...', I'm OUT !