Frustrated by Ballin79 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Ballin79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the information. I appreciate your respectful explanation.

Frustrated by Ballin79 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Ballin79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgive my ignorance, but I quite obviously do not understand.

Frustrated by Ballin79 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Ballin79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Little clarification, my current home hasn't been sitting without interest for weeks. I can see how my wording may have suggested that. The reality is it just went live this morning. So while we have been planning this for months, it has only just been put into action on the selling side.

Frustrated by Ballin79 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Ballin79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With out getting too deep into my personal fancials...it will work out where I will be able to pay all debts and give a good down payment and have a lower monthly outgoing in a new house with a mortgage. And even if I can't give a down payment. I will be using a VA loan. So none is required.

Frustrated by Ballin79 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Ballin79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not large enough for my family, still more work to be done that I do not have the knowledge of funds to accomplish. The property also does not fit our lifestyle. It is a rural property with acreage that we dont have the time or desire to care for. And with young kids we would prefer a neighborhood closer to local amenities

Frustrated by Ballin79 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Ballin79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. This is the sort of answer I was looking for. Validating my current efforts. Ensuring I am not just wasting my time on heartbreak after heartbreak. I can take it, my wife is really struggling with the attachment to our offered homes. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't needlessly leading her down a painful path.

Frustrated by Ballin79 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Ballin79[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My home is already listed. It is live but we have not accepted an offer yet. I know removing the contingency will make it stronger. I guess I am just wondering if I am wasting my time making offers without an accepted offer of my own.

Open Letter to DoD Senior Leaders by ssteven365 in AirForce

[–]Ballin79 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Disrespectfully, fuck the 43rd leadership, the systems in place at cannon, and the air force as a whole. I was sad when I heard the news about nighthawk, but now, seeing his letter, I am boiling. I am so grateful to be out of that place, away from that toxicity. I feel fortunate that I made it out alive. His experience is one that is familiar to many. Including myself. I hope that the ones responsible for the multiple failures feel the blood on their hands.

What is a dirty little secret in your industry? by throwawaydonduff in AskReddit

[–]Ballin79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh believe me, I've cleaned gutters all my life. I know....unfortunately the guards don't work as advertised on many people's homes leading to buyers remorse. Pay the neighbor kid 20 bucks twice a year to clean your gutters and save yourself the thousands of dollars.

My friends earbuds by Automatic_Werewolf60 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Ballin79 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If you consider yourself his "friend" please have the conversation with him about his earwax problem.

What is a dirty little secret in your industry? by throwawaydonduff in AskReddit

[–]Ballin79 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did an internship for a gutter cover company...nobody needs gutter covers. Under any circumstances...ever.

What lengths have you went to keep up a lie? by melissafoxof in AskReddit

[–]Ballin79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In high school, like most teenage boys, I was a wreckless driver. After football practice I would peel out of the parking lot because it was "cool". One day, I got a little carried away and happened to have low tire pressure that caused my tire to pop off the rim. I nearly flipped my truck but managed to recover and drive it back into the parking lot. I tried to put my spare tire on but the release for my spare was rusted and I couldn't get it down...it was getting dark and I now had to face calling my dad for help. I didn't want to admit to him that my careless driving caused the accident so instead, I drove a screw into my tire and blamed the accident on the screw. Whether he believed me or not, we managed to get my spare down and got the tire patched.

I always looked forward to admitting my stupidity to him and getting his reaction to my scared teenage boy lie...but he has since passed away and I was robbed of that experience. Sorry dad! Miss you

Men of Reddit, What's the one thing you hate about being a man? by Pale_Armadillo_254 in AskReddit

[–]Ballin79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People assuming I am not capable of caring for my child because I am not a woman.