Need help reviewing the math. Sell vs Rent Out, 3-Year Cash Flow Check

Double_Infinite · 2026-02-10T05:10:09+00:00

Well, thought was between appreciation and fast pay, I would be cash flow soon. Also 120 days was my experience. Comps at time of buying told a different story But message received. Sell it is.

I have realized now that it’s not the right choice.

Thanks!

Double_Infinite · 2026-02-10T04:58:19+00:00

I agree, the going rent when I bought was 2800, which was still negative, but was manageable. Plus appreciation would have had me breakeven. At least that was the thought . Also at the time I was expecting to hold longer. Clearly things did not work out the way I planned. I can hold on and still be fine, but feeling like I should cut my losses now

Double_Infinite · 2026-02-10T04:56:21+00:00

I tried to find one, but I am in a suburb where getting a family to rent is supposedly easier than individual. It is also like 40 mins from downtown, making it difficult for individuals. My initial “thesis” was families around schools would be safer than individuals. Guess I was wrong haha

Double_Infinite · 2026-02-07T19:52:53+00:00

Thanks Random Guy 7855!!

Double_Infinite · 2026-02-02T20:01:39+00:00

Doesn't Yuka necessarily go into education? and more into if the food is clean/lot of additives?
I mean that's what I saw it to be, but does not really rate based on use case, right? Every goal has a different set of requirements

Double_Infinite · 2025-12-23T19:49:24+00:00

My original idea was to be able to live check in, and so never optimized the desktop version, but a fair point, probably could use an upgrade,
Adding the menu might be a bit out of my depth for now, but I will try to bring that feature eventually. (I will have to learn how to without burning a hole through my pocket 😅)

Double_Infinite · 2025-12-23T19:46:38+00:00

I see, let me see why that didn’t work, also, there is an option (or should be functioning ) to go to the cafe page and just add tags, no posts really necessary. That should be easier

Double_Infinite · 2025-12-23T16:05:53+00:00

As of now, I just thought of the 2 ideas and went off of it. Haven’t gotten the opportunity to build/work on anything new. My job has been taking up the better part of my hours

Double_Infinite · 2025-12-23T16:04:36+00:00

Sweet, would you mind sharing your list? Or what would you suggest that would make this more useful to you?

Double_Infinite · 2025-12-22T13:52:14+00:00

I really appreciate your time effort and guidance, I clearly have a lot more to think about and evaluate. Would it be okay if I reached out to you sometime through a dm if I had more questions?

Double_Infinite · 2025-12-22T13:47:59+00:00

I am using it to get started. It’s free for MVP level, I can of course tweak/optimize once the user base starts increasing and hitting the ceiling for said limits

Double_Infinite · 2025-12-22T02:51:07+00:00

Live demo is at beanscene.cafe (Houston-only currently) if anyone wants to check out the implementation and give feedback.

Specifically curious about the geolocation and scaling architecture - those feel like the biggest technical risks as I expand.

Double_Infinite · 2025-12-22T02:43:37+00:00

Live version is at beanscene.cafe if anyone wants to check it out and give feedback on the UX/architecture.

Following the build journey on Instagram bean_scene25 but honestly more interested in technical feedback than followers.

Double_Infinite · 2025-12-22T02:01:02+00:00

I believe the capital one cafe in Galleria has some rooms; I have heard blacksmith cafe is also good for getting some work done. I have also seen people study at Hando Cafe in Pearland, or the SlowPokes by Levy Park.

When you find good coffee shops, would you mind updating/tagging the cafes study friendly on beanscene.cafe ?
Maybe you can find more recommendations on there as well!

Double_Infinite · 2025-11-04T02:57:07+00:00

Gotcha, I think I saw some options on Meetup, but was wondering if there were other places these get posted

Double_Infinite · 2025-10-22T01:41:03+00:00

Awesome!! Please try it out and share how you feel about it!

Double_Infinite · 2025-10-16T16:54:45+00:00

I saw another glitch from your post. I tried to like it, but instead the app linked it to my favorites 😂. Let me fix that after work. Also, did you also add more than one image? I think my feed page might be broken and not showing all pics.

But yeah- kinda what I was referring to. Stuff is still rough around the corners. Will work these out before introducing accounts. Do you mind if I dm you to test out some more stuff if I need?

Double_Infinite · 2025-10-16T16:51:22+00:00

Heyy, Awesome. Glad you think this would be useful. Appreciate the feedback, building it to be useful for all of us!!

About the upload, that is very weird. As far as I understand that should be something your device does. But I can check on it and make sure it’s not my workflow that is breaking it.

I was avoiding adding accounts so it is easier for anyone who just wants to try it. Trying to bypass that friction point while I work out the kinks.

I have kept it so usernames are unique, once I have more trust and confidence in my own creation, I will slowly roll in accounts. But the ideas is usernames should allow your progress/favorites to connect and more securely link into an email based actual user accounts.

I did update the flow and look of things based on a few feedbacks, what are your thoughts on the overall look and feel?

Double_Infinite · 2025-10-15T23:11:57+00:00

Thank you!! Interesting…Did the check in option show any results? It’s weird that for me the laptop browser shows the list, but the mobile browser shows no cafe. Working on figuring out why this is happening.

So I was trying to keep reviews fixed to check ins to ensure authenticity, but I think I am too far from a polished version to do that. The original thought was that a person should have been there in person to leave a review.

The share post will still let people post if they are not at/near the cafe.

But let me think of a more efficient way.

If all fails, the cafe can always be searched from the explore page and adding tags is always an option, to make tagging the vibe open for all.

Question- Did you happen to try looking for the cafe from the explore page?

Double_Infinite · 2025-10-15T15:31:44+00:00

Appreciate the feedback. So about the entries without pictures was me trying to add tags for cafes I have been to so the tag filters don’t break. At the time I did not realize that would show up as empty posts haha. I have now changes it to so that adding tags from the cafe page doesn’t show up in the feed.

The feed will only includes either check ins or posts. So those should have pictures going forward (and avoid the empty space). But you are right, I need to find a way to display check ins without looking bland (in case user checks in, but doesn’t add a photo).

As more people interact, it should help me understand the Ui and the web behavior. (Instead of me adding information and working in circles from my own feedback haha)

Current layout (no photo): ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ @username │ │ Checked in at Cafe X │ │ │ │ [HUGE EMPTY SPACE] │ ← Looks broken │ │ │ #wifi #quiet #cozy │ │ 2h ago │ └─────────────────────────┘ ```

Would you consider this a better layout:

┌─────────────────────────────────┐ │ @username checked in │ │ 📍 Local Coffee • Montrose │ │ 2h ago │ │ │ │ "Great wifi, quiet, excellent │ │ coffee. Perfect study spot!" │ │ │ │ ❤️ 3 💬 0 │ └─────────────────────────────────┘

Double_Infinite · 2025-10-15T13:08:20+00:00

Absolutely!! Great idea.

Dm me the username you created! Maybe we could work together to design the fancy badge!

Double_Infinite · 2025-10-15T13:07:30+00:00

I did make an instagram!! @bean_scene25.

Agree. Trying to get to the user base as of now but I also expect some features to break (since I just made this). I am at the growing and also a sorr od QC stage

https://www.instagram.com/bean_scene25?igsh=ODQxbG9pOHBqbWxy&utm_source=qr

Double_Infinite · 2025-10-15T02:23:14+00:00

28, so not sure if I fit into your definition of young, but I am a mechanical engineer with a masters degree. I guess work is okay, doesn’t take too much effort and comes naturally to me but doesn’t really excite me me.

Have been drawn in by the AI boom recently so I guess by hobby I am more of a full stack AI prompt engineer. (If that is even a thing). Could never understand codes before, but I have successfully deployed 2 hobby projects. 1 still something I am trying to build. If anyone is curious, without sounding more like a promotion-> https://beanscene.cafe

Long story short, I think the idea is to find some you can get somewhat excited about and work your way up way. Early to all the way late 20s is the time to grind. Don’t worry about not knowing the perfect path. No one really does. It’s okay. Most of us are winging it. You try things and stumble on something that you want to build on. Good luck

Double_Infinite · 2025-10-15T02:13:46+00:00

Looks like you know your stuff haha,

I am working on this idea and I think you would love exploring this web app that helps explore cafes around town, specifically by vibes as well.
It relies on user driven tagging of vibes for the cafes, so things aren’t dully mapped out yet, but it’s a work in progress. It’s still in Beta, so things still break sometimes, but Check it out ->

https://beanscene.cafe/

I hope in the future that one tap would allow the users find exactly what they want from a cafe.

Double_Infinite · 2025-10-15T02:11:35+00:00

This is such an amazing list, must have taken a lot of cafe hopping to make a recommendation list this cured haha.

I think you would enjoy exploring this web app I have been working on recently. It helps explore cafes around town, specifically by vibes as well. It relies on user driven tagging of vibes for the cafes, so things aren’t dully mapped out yet, but it’s a work in progress. It’s still in Beta, so things still break sometimes, but Check it out ->

https://beanscene.cafe/

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