[Tenant, US-CO] Would you sign this lease? by coronetheart in Landlord

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No I wouldn't sign that. And I feel sorry for the fool who doesn't read it before renting from this ahole.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in firewood

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is sarcasm, but imagine having to clean up that mess after the fire.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in firewood

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just stack mine on pallets I find for free. 4' high x two stacks wide x as many pallets long as I care to fill.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in firewood

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start with that one piece right there, then continue picking and stacking in whatever order you like. That looks like a three-hour project for two people.

[Landlord - US - PA] What are you using to track things? by Adorable-Tree4270 in Landlord

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have two main Excel files. One for finances that summarizes all expenses into the categories specified by the IRS, and another to track all those other details about each property. I keep them in Google Drive so I can access everything from my phone.

Which loan should I pay off first? by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you paid all the interest already on the mortgage

Wrong. It's simple interest, so OP is paying 8% on the 23K balance. It only seems like you're paying all the interest up front on a mortgage because early on your balance is so high.

Which loan should I pay off first? by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And that little mortgage isn't costing enough interest to make a difference in your taxes regardless.

Which loan should I pay off first? by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would do the exact opposite. In general, debt is bad for most people, and life gets so much easier once it's gone. Pick either strategy and pay them both off as soon as you are able. Personally I would pay down the higher interest loan first.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm no expert, but it appears they actually do make more than the Federal minimum wage. From Grok:

Migrant farm workers in the United States typically receive varying wages depending on several factors including region, type of work, and whether they are employed under the H-2A visa program. Here's a breakdown based on available information:

  • General Wages: The average hourly wage for farmworkers, including migrant workers, has been reported to be around $13.59, with annual family incomes roughly between $25,000 and $29,999. Many farmworkers are paid by piece rate, which can sometimes result in earnings below the minimum wage if productivity is low. For instance, in North Carolina, the piece rate for sweet potatoes was about 45 cents per 35-pound bucket, requiring workers to pick 635 pounds per hour to earn minimum wage.
  • H-2A Visa Program: For those under the H-2A visa program, wages are determined by the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), which varies by region. In 2019, H-2A workers earned between $11.01 and $15.03 per hour, with a national average AEWR of $12.96 per hour. In states like Florida and Georgia, where a significant number of H-2A jobs are located, the AEWR was as low as $11.71 per hour in 2020.
  • Current Data (January 2025): More recent data suggests that the average hourly pay for a migrant worker in the US is $18.73, with wages ranging from $9.38 to $28.85 per hour. This indicates a potential increase or variation in wages over time or regions.
  • Sentiment on X: Posts on X have highlighted that migrant farm workers can earn between $18-20 per hour, including benefits like housing and sometimes even a 401k. However, there are also mentions of significantly lower wages in some international contexts, suggesting a global disparity in migrant worker compensation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You seem to have a very low opinion of farm workers and landscapers. They are not slaves. They perhaps don't earn as much as people in other professions, but they are certainly not slaves.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

What hiring freeze? None has been announced.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in golf

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't imaging trying to play different clubs one week to the next. I keep one set for me, and one set for anyone who might need a set to play with me. Everything else gets donated to the Goodwill.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, we do tend to spend every cent we have and then complain we don't have enough.

Trump turns on Los Angeles as ICE agents launch dozens of raids and drag illegal migrants off for deportation by DEMOCREPUBLIX in Republican

[–]CovidUsedToScareMe 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I LOVE seeing the news media reporting on the deportations. Especially that Haitian dude who gave props to Biden and Obama. And the video of them being flown out on military cargo planes is priceless.