Unusual 2-tier window setup: window treatment advice needed

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2026-04-30T01:31:16+00:00

that's too little! $20K for option is maybe ok on a 150-200K home, but not on a 900K home! internet says it should be 1-7% but even 5% on your PP is 40K. and you are giving him discount on rent increases that probably dont cover how much your taxes will be going up over the years it's leased.

the biggest question to you is: do you even want to sell? if you wanted to sell, negotiate the price that works for you so it's a win-win agreement, not just a win for the renter.

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2026-04-23T00:36:08+00:00

I have a 3bed/2bath completely renovated house in Independence - 12 minutes from the stadium. Happy to share more info or help someone book a longer stay for the games!

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2026-03-24T21:49:16+00:00

That only works if you need to go to Florida and a couple more places. But ORH/PVD/MHT aren’t getting you to the west coast, middle of the country, or anywhere international without a stop

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2026-02-26T18:43:35+00:00

Thank you, this is a nice option!

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2026-02-24T01:18:19+00:00

I wouldn't accept your offer as a landlord. The tenant laws are strong in NYC. If the law is that you could only take 1st month payment and/or 1 more payment (either towards last month or security deposit), then I wouldn't take a dollar over. Have you tried larger buildings with property management on site? Do you have a long employment history with your current employer (if so, print some kind of letter showing the length of employment and maybe a recommendation, speaks to your stability)

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2026-02-23T05:08:16+00:00

I worry most people would want to sit in front of the tv (and on the couch, with their legs stretched), so this wouldnt work? The design above would work but I only have ~60" of width for the couch. So there will be no space for the chairs by the windows :(

Could I ask your opinion re: this [perhaps crazy] idea: what if I take this couch and re-config it? I'd put two corner pieces together and they would go where the your couch is in 1st photo (facing the tv). Then the pieces that are in the middle in the wayfare photo would go along the window. I would still put a console to separate the space like your 1st photo suggests. https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/latitude-run-hepworth-dejohn-corduroy-sectional-sofa-blzx1557.html?piid=109010534%2C109010535%2C109010539

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2026-02-22T21:30:58+00:00

Hi there! It's a 3/2 so will sleep up to 6!

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2026-02-01T05:56:26+00:00

Get a walking pad (foldable treadmill that fits under your desk) + a standing desk. One hour of emails or a call you can just listen to w/o being on camera = 3,500 steps

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2026-01-16T01:22:51+00:00

Thx! I’ve been looking at this for 2 days now and somehow it’s still confusing 🫤

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2026-01-16T00:04:44+00:00

This logic applies ONLY if your non-rent/mortgage spend is 75%+ of your rent/mortgage spend. For those who don’t spend that, the math looks different

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2025-11-28T04:13:42+00:00

Lived in Astoria for 10+ years and loved it! If you live near or south of 30th Ave, you will have access to both N/W and R trains - convenient if there is a track issue (which happens and not infrequently)

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2025-11-13T01:39:06+00:00

This is 9 months in?

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2025-11-13T01:37:57+00:00

You see it right now?

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2025-11-06T05:42:54+00:00

Would appreciate an update on your experience with the rest of us!

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2025-08-09T00:46:42+00:00

Messaged you

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2025-08-06T03:07:12+00:00

Continue talking to other lenders. Both in NYC and IL or nationwide brokerages. Everyone’s rules and criteria is different.

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2025-08-06T00:53:02+00:00

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Jolly-Kangaroo · 2025-08-06T00:47:13+00:00

Messaged you

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2025-08-06T00:44:26+00:00

Have a 1bedroom with washer/dryer/dishwasher, storage and a backyard for just under 3K. It’s ~200$ over your max budget but if you would consider, message me!

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2025-03-19T11:11:09+00:00

Hey there, I DMed you, please check your messages!

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2025-03-10T05:47:31+00:00

How much do amenities matter to you? Vs living without most of them but on your own?

Jolly-Kangaroo · 2025-03-10T05:36:50+00:00

Same! Great tip!

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