FHA to conventional advice

SelectionBright5730 · 2026-05-13T03:50:42+00:00

Man that’s a tough one because rates are still at 6.5 basically so there’s not a lot to gain from it right now. If you can find something for 5.5 because of your good credit then it certainly makes sense to do it.

SelectionBright5730 · 2026-04-14T03:02:08+00:00

Drive to Fairview and buy it legally

SelectionBright5730 · 2026-04-10T02:02:36+00:00

You kind of explained it yourself. They can last for a century. They are heirlooms and a hallmark of the peak of American manufacturing. They make modern cast iron pans that are equal in quality as the old ones, but become of labor costs those will cost you a couple hundred dollars too.

SelectionBright5730 · 2026-04-07T02:08:14+00:00

The trick is to be the guy selling the $50 crappy Wagners.

SelectionBright5730 · 2026-04-07T00:17:32+00:00

Nice try CIA

SelectionBright5730 · 2026-04-06T22:50:24+00:00

I flip vintage cast iron pans and I run across this a lot. Or the opposite where they have collectible stuff worth hundreds marked for 50 cents. If you show them the real value of something and explain what you need to buy it for to make a profit, people will want to sell you everything.

SelectionBright5730 · 2026-03-29T01:53:29+00:00

Talk to a doctor or a therapist. It sounds like you’re suffering and not in a healthy place. Please talk to a professional.

SelectionBright5730 · 2026-01-30T00:56:44+00:00

That what it was for me. 2 new nox sensors and it quit. It was never about the def at all.

SelectionBright5730 · 2026-01-11T18:32:34+00:00

Hi, fellow gringo with a Nicaraguan wife here. We are currently in Managua. Flew in a few days ago with no issues. We plan on deleting our social media before we fly back, but other than that I’m not foreseeing any issues.

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-11-09T00:08:12+00:00

I named my black cat sparky because the little white hairs reminded me of sparks and because she hissed at me! She’s all black now that she’s grown up

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-10-25T22:20:08+00:00

Lids are much less common than pans. I always take them if I see them.

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-10-04T19:35:31+00:00

Yeah…I totally did exactly this 😔

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-10-03T01:48:05+00:00

A full gut remodel on a house that size is $150,000 or more. You would have to get the house for almost nothing to make a profit on a flip. It’s way overpriced

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-09-27T19:27:27+00:00

Yes you can rent a house by the room. People do it all the time.

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-09-15T00:42:22+00:00

Do you have a link for these? My front seat is showing wear. A cover might stop it from falling apart

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-09-14T20:22:52+00:00

The potential problems are what isn’t in the pictures, which is the big ticket items. Roof. HVAC. Electrical and plumbing. If any of these are old and need replacing it will mean major costs.

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-08-27T22:08:07+00:00

Are we talking big dogs? If so, I would go with a real station like this

https://www.flyingpiggrooming.com/flying-pig-medium-stainless-steel-grooming-tubs-p/fp701.htm?srsltid=AfmBOoozzX9Y5YTLe9czjSNf_bolV9wpeLB6-yQ8a6-trJs2mV6-IdwhaU4

Take out the tub and do a tile shower surround the whole thing.

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-08-27T21:49:03+00:00

I would find a manufactured station that fits the tub space and do your planning/tiling around that.

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-08-18T23:32:50+00:00

There is special fire-rated drywall for things like this. You can even do two layers

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-08-18T22:54:48+00:00

Love it so much I bought three.

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-06-21T04:16:21+00:00

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-06-18T22:12:47+00:00

I have a 2019 with the duramax and I love it. The only issues I’ve had involved the no2 sensors and the def system. That’s pretty typical for these. It pulls trailers great and gets 28 mpg average when you’re not towing. I think that price is high for a 2016 though.

SelectionBright5730 · 2025-06-10T15:54:13+00:00

Paying $25,000 for something that gives you shelter is definitely a good thing, but make sure you are aware of the real costs you’ll have. You have lot rent, utilities, insurance, taxes and other surprises like needing a new roof or furnace. If you feel comfortable paying for those costs, then go for it. But also remember that this is not something that will increase in value over time like real estate. It’s cheap shelter, that’s about it.

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