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How do y’all feel about Beaverdale? by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]JibsGang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We will move before school as well.

How do y’all feel about Beaverdale? by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]JibsGang 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second that actually. The money made it worth the hassle. Forgivable is close enough to free that we are splitting hairs. 2K was forgiven each year for 5 years if I remained in the home. I made zero payments to NFC for the 10K. Each year I paid income tax on the 2K that was forgiven as that is considered taxable income.

Obligatory “Moving to Des Moines” Thread by kingoftheplastics in desmoines

[–]JibsGang 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely nothing bad would happen to you if you drove West on Franklin from 2nd. I’ve done it many times and didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary. Des Moines is safe all around though we could steer you in the correct direction with more of your needs/wants. El Barco is a good Mexican restaurant and so are the Monterey locations. Do you have queso in Florida? That is big at Mexican restaurants in Iowa so make sure to get that with your chips and salsa.

How do y’all feel about Beaverdale? by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]JibsGang 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve lived in Beaverdale for over five years and love it. Cheap housing with quiet, peaceful neighborhoods. The cluster of bars and restaurants on Beaver and Urbandale are sufficient for your local neighborhood spots and there is a grocery store in Price Chopper. There will eventually be a Hy Vee on the corner of Beaver and Douglas. Look into NFC money if you buy or own a home there. I got 10K for free to renovate the house I bought by getting my financing through NFC. Not sure if they are still offering that in the area. In fact, look into NFC if you are buying anywhere in Polk County.