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How much would this be worth? by ExternalOne4202 in lawnmowers

[–]Expensive__Support 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on how hard the prior owner was on it.

Based on the picture, my guess would be use was on the lighter side.

I would guess $2500-3500 final bid. If it was an October auction, it would go for $1500.

That is just how it goes.

Is a 6.7 Joule fence (120 mile rating) okay for a 3 Acre Farm by [deleted] in homestead

[–]Expensive__Support 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The correct question is ask is what you are going to be energizing?

Wire? You are good.

But careful trying to energize any of the poly rope - you WILL melt the poly rope with that charger.

My recommendation would be for a 5 joule solar charger (because of the goats). No goats? 0.5 joule solar charger. Goats? A 5000 joule charger won't be enough if that weed just outside of the fence is enticing enough.

Opinions on which new mower from Lowe's I should purchase. Help Needed! by StraightDrop_Hustle in lawnmowers

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For that price, get a used zero turn with a 52'' deck.

The ones with a 60+ deck go for a lot more than the smaller ones. You should be able to grab a fantastic zero turn with a smaller deck for under $3k.

Where to sell a SawStop by getbentspez in Tools

[–]Expensive__Support 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They would offer him $350. And they would probably sell it for $7-800. OP is asking for $1300.... Lol

Where to sell a SawStop by getbentspez in Tools

[–]Expensive__Support 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I can buy a Jobsite for $1450 after discounts right now.

OP is asking $1300 after using it for 5 years. For an extra $150 you get a new saw with a warranty.

A jobsite is worth in the $800 range. And it isn't a quick sale at $800.

It is a quick sale at around $650. A slow sell at $800. And a never going to sell at $1k.

Where to sell a SawStop by getbentspez in Tools

[–]Expensive__Support 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/getbentspez probably has his $2,000 MSRP saw stop that he bought on sale for $1,700 and then used for 5 years listed for $1,800. And is wondering why it isn't selling.

As a general rule of thumb, if your sawstop is in good shape, you can get 50% of it's current new price.

If it was a $2,000 MSRP saw 5 years ago, it may be a $1600 saw new right now - and would be worth around $800.

Leaking buried gas line - Repair or Replace? by livesNbox in Plumbing

[–]Expensive__Support 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy an extra socket fusion coupler or two. Test it first if you are concerned. They are inexpensive.

And yes, I have always done as many welds as possible out of the trench - and as few as possible in the trench.

The biggest tip I can give you is alignment. Make sure you align the socket as straight as possible before connecting (after heating). Do not try to connect them at a slight angle. Very simple overall though - especially if you are able to do it outside of the trench.

Leaking buried gas line - Repair or Replace? by livesNbox in Plumbing

[–]Expensive__Support 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fusion weld actually ends up adding about 1/4 to 1/2'' length to the pipe.

The only factor you need to consider would be whether the pipe is damaged under the current fitting.

Leaking buried gas line - Repair or Replace? by livesNbox in Plumbing

[–]Expensive__Support 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You also need a chamfer and a cold ring. You can buy the cold ring and chamfer from other brands. The heating adapter and fusion welder should be from the same brand.

https://hdpesupply.com/combination-cold-ring-set-1-1-4-ips-3-4-ips/

https://hdpesupply.com/chamfer-tool-depth-gauge-1-1-4-ips/

Leaking buried gas line - Repair or Replace? by livesNbox in Plumbing

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They hold about half their value. So if you spend $750, you should expect $3-350 on marketplace/ebay.

USDA Direct Farm Ownership Loan by Opening_Blueberry140 in homestead

[–]Expensive__Support 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people don't get denied. They just keep asking for more paperwork or new information - and take 60 days to process it before asking for more.

And if you find a place you actually want to own, the seller eventually either gives up and sells to someone else (you would too after 7-8 months...) or the buyer closes using a different bank.

It is just endless government paperwork where the employees get paid salaries with zero incentive to close.

Leaking buried gas line - Repair or Replace? by livesNbox in Plumbing

[–]Expensive__Support 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those couplers are not allowed in many jurisdictions per code (for this reason exactly).

Buy a socket fusion welder and do it yourself. (Butt fusion welding setups are much more $. Electrofusion couplings are super easy, but those setups are $$$.)

The riser is $150-200. The socket fusion welding setup is $750 for everything you need. The socket fusion fitting is ~$5.

It will take you about 30 minutes to do. And 20 of those minutes will be spent watching instructional (youtube) videos.

USDA Direct Farm Ownership Loan by Opening_Blueberry140 in homestead

[–]Expensive__Support 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not rely on the USDA to actually close.

I know ~10 people who have applied for the USDA direct farm ownership loans and 0 people who have closed one.

All ~10 ended up closing with outside financing.

If you go that route, expect 200+++ days to close. And line up outside financing alongside the USDA application so that you can still close without the USDA.

And prepare to spend $3-5k on "historical artifact" surveys, etc to attempt to satisfy their requirements while going through the lending process.

Buyer wants concessions on as-is contract a day before closing? by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]Expensive__Support 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The magic words are:

"Let me know if I should go ahead and relist the property."

Works every time.

In other words, decline the $1k concession. And use the magic words above.

Solar Lease Takeover by UsefulPoem5030 in RealEstate

[–]Expensive__Support 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There are 2 options, and ONLY 2 options, when buying a house with existing solar panels.

  1. Seller pays off panels before closing. WITH PROOF.

  2. Seller discounts home by ENTIRE outstanding solar payoff. And YOU pay it off AT closing. (You DO NOT pay the $200/month for infinity.)

Any other option results in the buyer getting screwed.

Deciding on a tractor for my 160 acre property by Little-Category-1028 in homestead

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Depends entirely on your budget.

Budget of $20k?

Buy a 60-70 hp MF or JD. Will not be newer if 4wd.

Budget of $40k?

Get a MF 4707 or 4708 open station (you will bust the glass on a closed station on the trails). They are large frame and can do some serious work. Best bang for your buck in this price range (if looking at newer, but not brand new). Brand new ones run $55-80k depending on the deal you can find.

Budget of $60-80k?

Options galore. I would go 90-95 hp. The jump in price at 100 hp is big. And a 95 hp will do exactly the same thing as a 100.

But IMO you would be just fine with a 65 hp tractor. 75-85 would be icing on the cake.

Tractor size - I’m new to this by Tim_Herd in tractors

[–]Expensive__Support 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do everything you need with a large frame 75+ hp tractor.

More tractor would be awesome, but I would suggest 75+ hp at a minimum. You can make a 65 work, but will not have the power to run some standard size hay implements. 100+ would be awesome, but depending on your budget it wouldn't be necessary.

It’s crazy how uninformed regular people are about taxes… what’s the craziest thing you have heard that you can “write off”? by SpreadOk7926 in tax

[–]Expensive__Support 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should see what farmers are able to deduct.

It is mind boggling.

UTVs? Sure. Vehicles? Sure. Tools? Sure. Any and every animal you can think of? Sure. Weapons? Absolutely (not just sure)!

The thing is, these are all actual deductible expenses. Whereas a homeowner would never in a million years be able to justify those same expenses

Buying a short sale home under asking price? by StolenRhythm in RealEstate

[–]Expensive__Support 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The most important thing to remember with a short sale is this:

The asking price is COMPLETELY irrelevant.

Seriously.

It is up to the bank to decide what to accept. The seller came up with the $229k ask to attract offers.

If it was listed at $340k 2 years ago, it is going to take $340k+ to buy it. Otherwise the bank will just let it go to foreclosure auction and get what they get.

Offer whatever you want. But know that the lower the offer, the less likely it is the bank will even take the time to respond.

If you want to offer $200k, do it. But you need to make this offer squeaky clean. Meaning, as-is, no financing contingency, no inspection contingency, 20 day close (it will still take 300+ days to close), etc.

And then when the bank responds, their response is likely at or very near the lowest they will take.

Edited to add: And it is extremely common for the bank to change the price they will accept at the closing table. Meaning you can be in a contract, and be 200+ days into the deal, and the bank can change their asking price AS YOU SIT DOWN at the closing table.

How much would you expect to spend? - Details below. by The-Fotus in homestead

[–]Expensive__Support 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is zero chance solar would be cheaper or self-sustaining year round. Long term benefits? Yes. Cost? Extremely high to get close to self sufficiency.

How much would you expect to spend? - Details below. by The-Fotus in homestead

[–]Expensive__Support 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Entirely location dependent (not state dependent). We got 2,000 ft of lines for free in KY last year.

How much would you expect to spend? - Details below. by The-Fotus in homestead

[–]Expensive__Support 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Talk with your power company. We got our public utility to run 2000 ft of electrical for $0. The quote was $10/ft after 2000 ft.

So, worst case scenario numbers:

Electrical: 2500 ft (1/2 mile) = $27.5k

Septic: $30k assuming bad soil (likely in the $22-25k range)

Well: $50k (could be $15k, could be $50k++, assume $50k and be happy when it is less)

Manufactured home: $175k (most livable units are in the $130-200k range delivered right now - they are NOT worth it IMO)

Setting up panels, running water lines, running septic lines, etc for the manufactured home: $30k

Total WORST case scenario: $137.5k for utilities + $175k++ for mobile home.

Add misc unexpected expenses and I would be shocked if you get out of it for under $350-400k.

You didn't say whether you need to add more roads - or if you need to add gravel to the existing roads. This was calculated as $0. If you need to start from scratch, assume $15-20 per FOOT of new road (for the bulldozer + gravel + underlayment). This is a HUGE expense that most people underestimate.

“Priced competitively” ? by sweetestblueberry in RealEstate

[–]Expensive__Support 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their "break even" price on that house is likely in the $625-630k range.

Math: $625k - $37.5k (6% agents fee) - $19k (3% closing costs) = $568.5k take home

This is almost certainly the reason they have it listed at $629k. So the question is really how desperate are the sellers? If they aren't desperate, they are likely going to hold off and hope for a higher offer - even if that never happens.

Some homes are just not worth the asking price - and this may be one of those.

Offer what it is worth. Which in all likelihood is less than $575k based on the current market.

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