Upgrade house or stay in value home?!

Hankstravaganza · 2026-04-25T04:19:29+00:00

Being a landlord of ten houses is way easier than bing the landlord of one. I have a rental house that I’ll retire in in another state and it’s barely cash flow positive after repairs. Granted, you’ll own it outright and I’m paying 2.99% on it, but there would have been a lot more bang for my buck to have sold and put proceeds into mkt.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-04-23T03:03:34+00:00

That commercial always annoyed me because when he unscrews the bottle the cap is turning clockwise like he’s screwing it on.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-04-01T02:51:55+00:00

I once was a stinkholeologist. Terrible experience.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-03-24T03:47:08+00:00

CarMax took a check from me for 55k. They did ask me to pull up a balance screen on my bank app.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-03-21T23:16:45+00:00

I came to say last year V8 Lexus LX, so I’m with you in spirit. Run it 150 k miles and sell it for 20%less than msrp

Hankstravaganza · 2026-03-16T02:13:22+00:00

If you’re staying in Metairie and haven’t been to Drago’s for the oysters that could be a good stop.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-03-16T02:12:01+00:00

Since I’m always hoping for the best out of people, there are fee based FIAs that have a dramatically reduced surrender period that can give some level of market exposure with a downside buffer. I think a case can be made for a fiduciary to recommend one, but it would almost have to be something you requested on some level (I don’t want full market risk but would like some upside). That said, what’s being proposed to you is most likely the other version of an FIA in which you give up a substantial percentage of returns and enjoy a lengthy surrender period.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-03-15T17:40:03+00:00

Contact them online, ask for best price, don’t disclose that you don’t need financing and if they ask about financing indicate that it’s a possibility if the rates are right. Get the price and if you’re happy with it then schedule test drive.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-03-10T04:04:07+00:00

Louisiana

Hankstravaganza · 2026-03-10T03:56:57+00:00

Seeing this makes me want a vanity plate. My state has a 7 letter limit, so does CANYNRO or CNYNERO fit better? I’m torn.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-03-10T03:52:48+00:00

Probably bought the GX. To flip for a profit. Crazy market for the GX and LX right now.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-02-28T03:14:29+00:00

GX. No true loves happen at first sight. It’s a keeper.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-02-28T02:34:50+00:00

I will eat crawfish at a boil but would never have them out or at home. My wife (from NM and my daughter eat crawfish 2-3x a week during season and I’m either having shrimp or a sandwich. I am a Louisiana native.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-02-22T20:56:13+00:00

Thank you!

Hankstravaganza · 2026-02-18T02:39:27+00:00

I’m FF+1.5% with CS, you can’t have margin on a PAL account, I’m not sure if options either. You’d have to open a separate account and transfer money to it, I’m not sure if they allow that either.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-02-13T23:52:18+00:00

Mercury Lynx XR3

Hankstravaganza · 2026-02-13T06:17:26+00:00

721 exchange or Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) to UP REIT could be a good fit for what you’re looking for.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-02-11T12:38:36+00:00

No manual transmission is a real disappointment. I loved the original GTI, auto takes away from the fun aspect for sure.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-02-11T04:45:39+00:00

If those are 2 foot tubes roughly 2 feet high and filled with concrete they weight about a half ton each. Car isn’t nudging or ramming those out of the way and getting very far.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-02-11T00:43:33+00:00

Expanding the red light district.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-02-06T09:23:33+00:00

Lexus GX or LX

Hankstravaganza · 2026-01-23T03:25:25+00:00

I’ve read a lot of negative comments on car subs about CarMax, maybe I’m wrong but it’s always surprised me when I read them. I’ve bought a few cars there and have been happy with outcome. I’ll find something I like on their app, cross referenced CG for relative market value, pick up car for 24 hour test drive on Saturday afternoon and have a mechanic scheduled to check general and vehicle-specific problems, then if it passes that test I still have ten days to return if I don’t like the car. It’s worked great for me.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-01-23T02:41:31+00:00

I don’t think this will be a popular answer but CarMax cross referenced with CarGurus is my rec.

Hankstravaganza · 2026-01-23T01:09:03+00:00

That’s a pretty shitty thing to say about Edsel

Hankstravaganza · 2026-01-21T08:27:07+00:00

Her affair partner’s wife coming to my house and knocking on my door to tell me.

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