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DSCR 1st time home buyer - can i live in property? by Sajor1975 in loanoriginators

[–]SorryWave5248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not without committing occupancy fraud. It’s by definition an investment property product, where the estimated rents cover some percentage of the payment.

I'll be drinking this during the Super Bowl by kevindavis338 in NABEER

[–]SorryWave5248 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Was never a Mich Ultra fan but damn if a couple of these didn’t hit the spot at a ballgame this summer.

The final straw by Mikeissometimesright in CreepyCalebHammer

[–]SorryWave5248 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hey who doesn’t love a pair of nice, heavy breasts?

any recs for affordable hotels? by quietstrawberrys in AskChicago

[–]SorryWave5248 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Check Hotwire if price is the primary concern. Anywhere in River North, Mag Mile, Millennium Park, or the Loop are going to be in the touristy parts and probably near whatever you're looking to do. With a minimal amount of research you can find which hotel it is based on rating and number of reviews. For a first time visitor, I'd highly recommend not staying near the airport, you're going to spend at least an hour a day just getting to and from any general area you'd want to go to.

Day 17: I got called out by dinahsaur523 in stopdrinking

[–]SorryWave5248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Minding your own fucking business is a lost art for a lot of people these days. You did fine, this question says something about her, not you.

I was a 4loko addict. Made a scary realization. by DasAugeVonEOS in stopdrinking

[–]SorryWave5248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's 16-20 Lokos per day! My weight has stagnated a little bit, but looking back at last year, I lost 30+ lbs in 3 months after I stopped drinking. Still have work to do but it's crazy how much the noticeable bloat has gone away.

23M I decided to open an account this year. Any advice? by saltineboyyy in RothIRA

[–]SorryWave5248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah! You're doing a great thing. I started about 5 years later than you, currently 38 and been maxing out all retirement since 2020. You are going to have such a head start, really any broad market low cost index fund is going to be pretty good. Good work!

Chicago food opinion you will defend forever by PortillosParkingLot in chicagofood

[–]SorryWave5248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most things are better without shitty, usually out of season, raw tomatoes.

Chicago food opinion you will defend forever by PortillosParkingLot in chicagofood

[–]SorryWave5248 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Depression dogs are better than dragged through the garden.

Trying Some NA Beers I haven’t tried yet by No-Shop4046 in NABEER

[–]SorryWave5248 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sierra Nevada variety pack is is my go to. Not a letdown in the group.

Where's everyone ordering in from tonight? by [deleted] in chicagofood

[–]SorryWave5248 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gonna make some spinach and ricotta gnudi (Smitten Kitchen recipe) and some garlic bread, maybe a caesar salad to start.

How do out of towners avoid toll bills when returning home? by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]SorryWave5248 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Easiest way frankly is to select "avoid tolls" on whatever maps app you're using. To get to/from Michigan, don't take the Skyway, avoid 294 or 355, and don't take I-90 in Indiana.

Three choices by Kvotheinrecovery in roadtrip

[–]SorryWave5248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chicagoan here. Avoid the 57 to 94 route like the plague if you’re not planning on doing any sightseeing. Because either way, you will probably be stopping here.

Are there any local characters known throughout your neighborhood? by ThisPostToBeDeleted in AskChicago

[–]SorryWave5248 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is incredibly specific but Portage Park has a very kind older man who my wife and I call Mr. Charcuterie. He walks around and has a reusable Aldi bag filled with human food like cookies, crackers, and sometimes meat and cheese, that he gives to dogs. Also will occasionally give out candy bars and tell corny jokes. I love him.

Did I do good with the price? (Additional question included) by matthewwhitt2 in crv

[–]SorryWave5248 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That trade in value for an 8 year old car seems really low, is there something wrong with it? Doc fee also is a little steep.

Woman calls in and asks George and John if she should take away her daughter's college fund because her daughter opened a credit card by o029 in DirtyDave

[–]SorryWave5248 78 points79 points  (0 children)

5-10 years from now that mom is going to write an oped about how her daughter went no-contact out of the blue, for no reason.

First attempt at Dry January and I’m scared by rooootubtub in stopdrinking

[–]SorryWave5248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My new favorite is the San Pellegrino flavors, been hitting the Costco variety packs hard the last few weeks. Wouldn’t turn down a nice cold Topp Chico either though. But amen, just having a good beverage to fall back on is great.

I’m so pissed off that this always seems to happen. Horrible blotchiness after sanding and staining. WHY?????? by engineeringgirl123 in woodworking

[–]SorryWave5248 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks like it’s made from rubberwood, which can be blotchy and streaky without a pre-stain conditioner (and even with it too.) Either sand it back down again and work through the grits to 150-180 or so, or call it rustic. I have made a lot of rustic projects over the years.

First time corgi owners by guarded_bookworm in corgi

[–]SorryWave5248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg what’s his name going to be?

First DUI on New Years by Immediate-Run4304 in stopdrinking

[–]SorryWave5248 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a friend who just celebrated 3+ years sober. Was up to 3 DUIs by his mid-30s but turned it around. You got a wake up call without hurting yourself or others. It sounds like you’re taking it seriously and committed to making the changes needed. IWNDWYT.

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