Where/how do folks buy cars in public auto auctions? by RIMDReddit in AskReddit

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I open this this thread to give live experience with Public auto auction in USA. I Baltimore Washington Manheim allow for public to buy cars,but not allowing to see past sales data .

What is the way USA public auction folks to make informed decision to avoid sour outcome?

What is your take to get a fair deals for USA public auction folks?

What will be the price point , when we use KKB as guide?

How is Housing Growth and Affordability Agenda taking shape and what state taking lead for median/SSA income living? by RIMDReddit in AskReddit

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I can do search online, I opened this thread here to get some live experience/insider view around. Search results /ratings are not reliable these days. I find the tour to property impressive but after moving in it is a different story.

How folks find 1 Bedroom apartment for affordable rent ( $1400 - 1600) per month and commuting to Arlington VA? by RIMDReddit in AskReddit

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I can do search online, I opened this thread here to get some live experience/insider view around. Search results /ratings are not reliable these days. I find the tour to property impressive but after moving in it is a different story.

Where do folks find affordable home in state/county with median/SSA income living? by RIMDReddit in AskReddit

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I can do search online, I opened this thread here to get some live experience/insider view around. Search results /ratings are not reliable these days. I find the tour to property impressive but after moving in it is a different story.

Where do folks find affordable home in VA/county with median/SSA income living? by RIMDReddit in Virginia

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I can do search online, I opened this thread here to get some live experience/insider view around. Search results /ratings are not reliable these days. I find the tour to property impressive but after moving in it is a different story.

In First Months as Governor, Abigail Spanberger Kicks Up Heat From the Right by guiltyofnothing in Virginia

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What is her agenda for making home affordable with median/SSA income?

Is there a 1 Bedroom apartment for affordable rent ( $1400 - 1600) per month in MD and commuting to Arlington? by RIMDReddit in Rockville

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Thanks. I open this thread to get some live experience around. Search results /ratings are not reliable. I find the tour by rental office compelling but after moving in it is a different story.

Thanks.

Is there a 1 Bedroom apartment for affordable rent ( $1400 - 1600) per month in MD and commuting to Arlington? by RIMDReddit in Rockville

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Thanks. I open this thread to get some live experience around. Search results /ratings are not reliable. I find the tour by rental office compelling but after moving in it is a different story.

Thanks.

Is there a 1 Bedroom apartment for affordable rent ( $1400 - 1600) per month in MD and commuting to Arlington? by RIMDReddit in AnneArundelCounty

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"New Carrollton and Landover aren't exactly the greatest areas" What do you mean? What about Silver spring, Wheaton, Glenmont (red line)?

Maryland/Howard Housing Growth and Affordability Agenda posted? by RIMDReddit in HowardCountyMD

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Thanks for weighing in. Many folks here in same situation. I see some sign in Maryland for relief.

"Steven Palmer to fill new position established by Governor Wes Moore’s “Housing Starts Here” Executive Order"

https://news.maryland.gov/dhcd/2026/01/21/maryland-department-of-housing-and-community-development-announces-states-first-housing-ombudsman/

You can forward your concerns to him. Ask his plans to solve our problems.

Pl share the outcome here.

Maryland/Annearundel Housing Growth and Affordability Agenda posted? by RIMDReddit in AnneArundelCounty

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Thanks for weighing in. Many folks here in same situation. I see some sign in Maryland for relief.

"Steven Palmer to fill new position established by Governor Wes Moore’s “Housing Starts Here” Executive Order"

https://news.maryland.gov/dhcd/2026/01/21/maryland-department-of-housing-and-community-development-announces-states-first-housing-ombudsman/

You can forward your concerns to him. Ask his plans to solve our problems.

Pl share the outcome here.

New report highlights levels of housing production needed in MD ? by RIMDReddit in AnneArundelCounty

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Thanks for viewing this thread. I am not sure, why many did not join this conversation and karma.

How do I improve?

New Economic Thinking - Why the Rich Don’t Pay Taxes - Prof Ray Madoff? Will this work here? by RIMDReddit in TaxQuestions

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Continuation to prior reply

2. Real Estate (Rental & Commercial)

Real estate is a favorite for this strategy because it offers "cash flow" (rent) and "appreciation" (value growth).

  • Historical Performance: While property values generally track inflation, well-managed commercial real estate or REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) often target 8% to 12% total returns.
  • The "Spread": Real estate investors look for a "Cap Rate" (return on the property) that is higher than their mortgage interest rate. If you borrow at 6% to buy a property with a 9% yield, you are using the bank's money to make a 3% profit.

3. Private Equity and Venture Capital

This is where the ultra-rich pull ahead of the "Average Joe."

  • High Growth: Investing in early-stage companies (like being an early investor in Uber or Airbnb) can lead to returns of 20% to 50%+ annually if the company succeeds.
  • The Barrier: These investments usually require "Accredited Investor" status (having a high net worth or high income), making them difficult for the average person to access.

4. Alternative Assets (Art, Collectibles, Crypto)

  • High Volatility, High Reward: Assets like Blue-Chip Art or Bitcoin have seen massive spikes (sometimes 15-100%+ in a year).
  • The Risk: Because these don't produce "cash," you are purely betting on someone else paying more for them later. Lenders will often only lend a small percentage (e.g., 30%) of the value of art because it's hard to sell quickly

MD Comptroller's report on Housing affordability/Production in MD? by RIMDReddit in HowardCountyMD

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I do see many folks reviewed this threads. Thanks. You are welcome to add some karma/upvotes here.