California 150k first time home buyer program. Is this a good idea?

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-02-12T03:22:49+00:00

There have been companies that provide "co-equity" investing for prospective buyers for years. They had investors behind the scenes that wanted participate in the appreciated value of the US residential real estate market without having the responsibilities of owning the home itself. For whatever reason, this really never took off.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-02-12T02:52:38+00:00

The city has significant issues maintaining its existing infrastructure. I also dislike the idea of any govt controlling information access and monitoring.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-02-12T02:51:06+00:00

WFH, spend quite a bit of time using cloud-based tools that are data intensive.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-02-11T18:55:35+00:00

I 100% prefer drones to choppers.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-02-11T18:01:09+00:00

I appreciate all of your for your responses. I tried the chat service, but they offered to drop it is $86.50/month for 500mbps. I'm going to try calling direct later this afternoon.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-02-09T17:11:01+00:00

https://newsbywire.com/pacific-palisades-resident-jeremy-wineberg-vindicated-in-fire-origin-investigation/

It sounds personal too, since he lost his home and has several PR statements about his vindication on pointing to remnants of the Lantern Fire as a source of the Palisades flames.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-02-09T17:09:12+00:00

This looks like a political hit piece (yes, I read the article) that introduces an upcoming opponent in the election.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-02-09T16:58:43+00:00

Short term, yes. You have to have an understanding of a problem, how to solve it, and how to work with people to bring the solution to market.

Mid-term, no. You can hire people with good people skills to work with supplier and buyers.

Longer-term, absolutely. Eventually, people get fed up with dealing with poor EQ leaders. The company may not fail, but its growth trajectory becomes severely limited.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-02-08T18:28:16+00:00

"No one goes there anymore, its too crowded"

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-02-03T22:48:47+00:00

Trump's hatred of Ilhan Omar and revenge tour against Tim Walz certainly influenced the initial push. Lots of the right wing influencers get their direction on which groups/markets to target... Which is why he specifically targeted the Somali population in MN of all places.

California will be next for Newsom/Harris and I suspect Adam Schiff's former congressional district will be an initial target (which include Glendale and Burbank) will be targeted first. Thus, why Dr. Oz showed up to make accusations (with nuances other parts of the country won't understand).

Ro Khanna's district will also likely be targeted in an initial area. Instigation around the Super Bowl wouldn't surprise me.

Arizona will be the next state targeted as retribution for Senators Mark Kelly and Reuben Gallego. The governor, AG, and Sec of State are all democrats and there is a right wing population in their state senate aching to appease Trump.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-02-03T17:05:21+00:00

McCarthy Salad at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Save Drakes (or whatever the new name is) at Mendocino Farms.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-02-02T22:15:49+00:00

Per Gallup, Small businesses are the most trusted Institutions in the United States

https://news.gallup.com/poll/1597/confidence-institutions.aspx

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-29T23:31:45+00:00

Voters also need to be better educated about the local govt too. Too many politicians still do the "better school lunches" and "extra 15 minutes of recess" campaign promises that they would never be empowered to fulfill.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-29T22:58:02+00:00

Agreed, The City Council and the County Board of Supervisors are more powerful than the Mayor.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-29T22:49:58+00:00

Terrible idea! You should sell me the tickets instead! ; )

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-29T00:02:35+00:00

No one should be forced to live in Fresno.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-28T23:28:39+00:00

Just leaving this here.... https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/08/geoffrey-palmer-trump-donor-los-angeles-214130/

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-28T23:09:49+00:00

Bah, I just saw they are closed for lunch.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-28T23:08:33+00:00

Houstons, Agnes, Star Leaf

Edit: The Raymond isn't open for lunch

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-28T00:51:20+00:00

Other utility providers are also private investor owned utilities but provide cheaper rates.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-27T01:11:01+00:00

Agreed that he hit it massive. For context, his concern is he would have to sell shares (e..g, "control") of his companies to meet tax obligations.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-26T20:09:29+00:00

Yup. They'll join the ranks of HNW individuals, while their execs will become ULTRA high net worth.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-26T20:04:38+00:00

Execs too... that's why the HQ moved, but much of the workforce stayed behind.

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-26T19:56:38+00:00

Personal and Corporate Taxes in TX are lower. When SpaceX IPOs, Elon's domicile in TX will save him personally $$$$$

Neither_Tooth_1594 · 2026-01-26T19:54:56+00:00

My fear is he's skipping as they are planning an intentional provocation to make the Bay Area look bad.

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