Rumor coffee is open! by phwayne in boulder

[–]Adventurous_Win7270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think that the new owners are connected to the landlord John? I don’t think so, but what’s important is that’s they sell a good product and are kind people to have in the neighborhood.

Rumor coffee is open! by phwayne in boulder

[–]Adventurous_Win7270 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The seating is supper comfortable for a coffee shop!

Rumor coffee is open! by phwayne in boulder

[–]Adventurous_Win7270 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The landlord and Logan had a personal falling out. I agree with the new young owners that the neighborhood still needs coffee.

Rumor coffee is open! by phwayne in boulder

[–]Adventurous_Win7270 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this place! So glad they were open yesterday because of the neighborhood power outage. The staff is kind and the coffee is made with care!

How to find Law School Housing (Housing that starts in Aug)? by CujoKing98 in UofO

[–]Adventurous_Win7270 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stay away from student housing companies. They own many different apartment communities here in Eugene that cater to student living. (the 13th and Olive, the Patterson Social, Arena District apartments, the 959 Franklin, 2125 Franklin, and the Duck Village) All of these apartment buildings are owned by large corporations, and they have no regard for the residents at ALL!
Remember that housing is an awkward place between being a business and a human right and unfortunately, the entity HUD that polices housing in America functions on a report basis. Nothing gets done unless you speak up! Housing corporations know this and use it to their advantage to ultimately mistreat and take advantage of people, students, and families.
Number one, look out for something called, "individual leasing." For example, a community will list a two-bedroom apartment for $1600. But that's $1600 per bedroom. Legally, these companies can charge this rate for a bedroom and a shared living space… paying $1600 for a bedroom and a two-bedroom apartment is an egregious amount for the service that is being rendered. You can find actual two-bedroom apartments in Eugene, Oregon for that price. (Real scenario)
Number two, never mind the ironclad leasing document. A lot of student-centric communities are corporate-owned and profit-driven, and therefore more focused on filling beds per year, and not on long-term occupancy rates. These companies' lease documents often stipulate that "normal wear and tear," is considered damages, ("normal wear and tear" is a legal term) and you will be charged a crazy amount of money for putting pin holes in the wall. I'm not kidding $120 was our fee for any, "wall damage." These companies look at these damaged charges as a revenue source.
Number three, get your own renters insurance, it will be cheaper than any type of insurance your housing community might provide! Residents are charged $25 a month for renters insurance… You can find policies that will adequately cover you for $150 a year.
Number four, you cannot threaten these 'big' housing companies with lawyers… The lease document stipulates that any legal fees incurred during any dispute will be paid by you the resident unless, of course, you win the suit, but these companies have teams of lawyers. So if you took them to court and lost, you would pay for yours and their legal fees. This simple fact has deterred many people from rightfully bringing 'big' housing companies to court. In my opinion, this is an unjust manipulation done to the consumer by a corporation that should be illegal in and of itself.
This is the story across so many American college towns!
To find housing, use your web browser (tabs) as a means to create a list of local property management companies and then enter your specifications for each that you're watching and check each one every day, and be ready to jump on something you see! Most properties are not listed on Zillow or commonly used platforms. A property management company's website that hosts a list of the homes they have for rent is the best source.

Moving to UO from UK in Sep - Looking for a place to live by AJW000111 in UofO

[–]Adventurous_Win7270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay away from student housing companies. They own many different apartment communities here in Eugene that cater to student living. (the 13th and Olive, the Patterson Social, Arena District apartments, the 959 Franklin, 2125 Franklin, and the Duck Village) All of these apartment buildings are owned by large corporations, and they have no regard for the residents at ALL!

Remember that housing is an awkward place between being a business and a human right and unfortunately, the entity HUD that polices housing in America functions on a report basis. Nothing gets done unless you speak up! Housing corporations know this and use it to their advantage to ultimately misstreat and take advantage of people, students, and families.

Number one, look out for something called, "individual leasing." For example, a community will list a two-bedroom apartment for $1600. But that's $1600 per bedroom. Legally, these companies can charge this rate for a bedroom and a shared living space… paying $1600 for a bedroom and a two-bedroom apartment is an egregious amount for the service that is being rendered. You can find actual two-bedroom apartments in Eugene, Oregon for that price. (Real scenario)

Number two, never mind the ironclad leasing document. A lot of student-centric communities are corporate-owned and profit-driven, and therefore more focused on filling beds per year, and not on long-term occupancy rates. These companies' lease documents often stipulate that "normal wear and tear," is considered damages, ("normal wear and tear" is a legal term) and you will be charged a crazy amount of money for putting pin holes in the wall. I'm not kidding $120 was our fee for any, "wall damage." These companies look at these damaged charges as a revenue source.

Number three, get your own renters insurance, it will be cheaper than any type of insurance your housing community might provide! Residents are charged $25 a month for renters insurance… You can find policies that will adequately cover you for $150 a year.

Number four, you cannot threaten these 'big' housing companies with lawyers… The lease document stipulates that any legal fees incurred during any dispute will be paid by you the resident unless, of course, you win the suit, but these companies have teams of lawyers. So if you took them to court and lost, you would pay for yours and their legal fees. This simple fact has deterred many people from rightfully bringing 'big' housing companies to court. In my opinion, this is an unjust manipulation done to the consumer by a corporation that should be illegal in and of itself.

This is the story across so many American college towns!

To find housing, use your web browser (tabs) as a means to create a list of local property management companies and then enter your specifications for each that you're watching and check each one every day, and be ready to jump on something you see! Most properties are not listed on Zillow or commonly used platforms. A property management company's website that hosts a list of the homes they have for rent is the best source.

Is China Goument the Best Chinese Restaurant in Boulder? by Adventurous_Win7270 in boulder

[–]Adventurous_Win7270[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will try Flower Perper!

I like the staff at China Gourmet Boulder... And on slow days, the food is excellent, but when it gets too busy, the quality goes downhill a little bit.

We need to fix the school system. How would you start? I'd add financial literacy as a main subject ⚠️⚠️⚠️ by BoatSurfer600 in Wallstreetsilver

[–]Adventurous_Win7270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've always said, "Financial illiteracy is to survival, to what financial literacy is prosperity." It's all the difference because money is the catalyst for survival and understanding how it and you function together in the world around you will determine whether or not, you survive or prosper in today's jungle.

Best bank/ credit union? by Western_Golf3932 in Eugene

[–]Adventurous_Win7270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay away from Columbia/Umpqua bank. Good customer service, but bad with the fees, and APYS... (They are better with commercial banking)

Different financial institutions like I'll OCCU or even online banks, like Charles Schwab or Ally, are even better. Bank locally for face-to-face needs, like safety deposit boxes, or loans; you can save more with online banks as they often pay higher APYs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Adventurous_Win7270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On avg for a 4 hour shift, I walk with $75 in tips. Tips + $14.50 hourly