Mariela place is amazing. It is in a very good location near a Ralphs and a laundry place and a bus stop right outside her place. More importantly, it is right next to an In-and-out, the best burger you can get in the west coast. Although I have not met Mariela in person because she is out of town, she is very helpful still and she also had her friend Meli come over to help me out with my questions.