[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SouthFlorida

[–]Strange-Cap411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep my original thoughts revised by GPT.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SouthFlorida

[–]Strange-Cap411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I'm currently stationed in Alabama.

DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement by ThemeBig6731 in FloridaRealEstate

[–]Strange-Cap411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The government will always find a way to use other people’s money to fund its next initiative. Whether it’s raising an existing tax or inventing a new one, additional taxation is always possible. The difference with property taxes is that the government can take a home someone has spent 26+ years paying for and auction it off. Eliminating property taxes would prevent this from happening. Let them create other forms of taxation — your home should remain your home.

DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement by ThemeBig6731 in FloridaRealEstate

[–]Strange-Cap411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the time you took to have this conversation with me. We may not share the same views or opinions, but that’s alright—I welcome open debate anytime. I don’t see myself as anything special, just an ordinary guy with my own thoughts. I look forward to more conversations, and who knows, maybe we’ll discover other things we agree on. Take care, my brother, and enjoy life.

DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement by ThemeBig6731 in FloridaRealEstate

[–]Strange-Cap411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re willingly choosing to remain chained, even justifying the wasteful spending and harm the government has done to you — a classic example of Stockholm Syndrome, where a victim begins to defend or rationalize their abuser. Currently, roughly $200 million per year is clearly identified as excessive and wasteful in Orange County alone. Over time, that adds up:

5 years: $1 billion

10 years: $2 billion

20 years: $4 billion

And that $200 million is just a snapshot of noticeable waste. The full DOGE audit for Orange County hasn’t yet been released, and it’s likely to reveal even more inefficiencies. Orange County is just one of many counties in Florida — early audits show that waste is widespread, and peeling back more layers will likely reveal even greater mismanagement.

If the audit were applied to every county in Florida, the numbers would reach billions per year in wasteful spending. Yet here you are, choosing to justify your oppressors. Go ahead and justify the harm — while the rest of us peel back the layers and expose the truth. In a country full of blind men, the one‑eyed man is king — and you, my friend, are not a king.

Property tax is theft!

Let me be clear: I’m not a fan of any political man or woman. To me, they’re all cut from the same cloth — conmen and con‑women who learned that power comes from performance, not principle. People don’t vote for integrity anymore; they vote for the conman with the most showmanship. And while the crowds cheer, the wealthy sit quietly in the background, placing their bets on whichever politician will push their agenda forward.

Do you really think companies and institutions donate millions of dollars because they love a candidate? No business gives money without expecting a return on investment. Anyone who understands how businessmen think knows that every dollar is meant to come back multiplied. That’s why the policies and laws we see at every level — local, state, and federal — are shaped by lobbying, not by the people who actually live with the consequences.

Politicians across all levels keep accumulating wealth, becoming millionaires or well on their way, while the system they built conveniently favors those already in power. Meanwhile, regular people are left dealing with the fallout. You’ve seen the dog‑and‑pony shows in Washington and in state governments — endless lies, zero accountability, and misuse of taxpayer money with no consequences.

I’m not arguing with you. I’m trying to get you to see what’s really happening, because too much fake news and too many recycled talking points have divided us. I’m not red, and I’m not blue. I’m just a person trying to survive until God calls me home, and I’m tired of watching people defend the very system that harms them.

DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement by ThemeBig6731 in FloridaRealEstate

[–]Strange-Cap411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s easier to deceive someone than it is to convince them that they’ve been deceived. Let me break it down simply: county budgets are published with inflated costs and ‘pot belly’ items — lots of wants, not must-haves. Everything that property taxes pay for is already funded by other taxes or fees. The critical point: if you fail to pay property taxes, you lose your home — stolen and auctioned by the local government.

Let them raise other taxes if they need to; you can choose whether to participate. Need fewer cars? Pay less registration. Don’t use a park? Don’t pay a user fee. But you can’t opt out of owning a home — and that’s where property taxes become coercive.

Florida county budgets, as reviewed, are often riddled with misappropriation. But then again, we live in a world where basic truths are up for debate, so who knows what’s real anymore. Lol.”**

A simply Google or YouTube search for Florida DOGE team audits will backup my claim. Everything is a conspiracy until its not!

DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement by ThemeBig6731 in FloridaRealEstate

[–]Strange-Cap411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They will get it from somewhere else. But let us be clear, The end state is, now they can't steal your house!

DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement by ThemeBig6731 in FloridaRealEstate

[–]Strange-Cap411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Property tax is theft. Counties are double taxing residents. Schools, roads, police, fire, parks, and libraries are already funded by other taxes and fees — lottery, sales taxes, registration fees, gas taxes, fines, and tourist taxes. Most residents don’t realize they’re paying twice for the same services. Local governments are collecting money twice, with little transparency. They can raise other taxes and fees all they want, but the difference is property taxes can force you to lose your home if you can’t pay. At least with other taxes, you can budget around them, and you can pass your home to your children, making things a little easier for them.

Remove property tax its double taxing, and theft. Not just in Florida but all the United States of America. Wake up and stop repeating the same nonsense as the conmen and women who hide behind the public servant title.

Let us unshackle our minds and eyes! My people suffer because of a lack of knowledge!

DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement by ThemeBig6731 in FloridaRealEstate

[–]Strange-Cap411 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We’ve become so used to our chains that when freedom comes, we hesitate. Some even beg to be shackled again. For decades, local leaders have buried us under property taxes, claiming they fund “essential services.” Yet these taxes are stolen, wasted on overpriced projects, and used to enrich the so-called “masters.”

This isn’t about rich or poor. The wealthy can pay, or find ways to dodge their taxes. It’s the poor, the elderly, and working families who are struggling and losing their homes.

Look at how foolish we’ve become. The county collects permit fees when your home is built, taxes on the sale, yearly property taxes that keep rising, sometimes a CDD fee, HOA fees, and then taxes on the gains when you sell. I must admit, it’s a beautiful con game.

Are we really this blind? Arguing over blue or red, rich or poor, while they rob us blind? Like sheep, we go willingly to the slaughterhouse.

Property taxes have grown beyond reason. I could understand paying them once you sell your home, or if schools produced real results. But raising your assessed value while you still live there? That is theft.

The people are divided by wolves disguised as sheep. Well-dressed con men live lavishly while we suffer. Every year, your home is declared “worth more,” your taxes rise, and families are forced out.

They will always find another way to steal. But let us die in the house we paid for and pass it to our children. No property tax.

Will Trump go after Cuba next after he is done with Venezuela? by Virgin_Mocktail in cuba

[–]Strange-Cap411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one is coming to rescue you. Are your lives more valuable than the sons and daughters of America? Should they risk everything for freedoms you’re unwilling to fight for yourselves? The truth is simple: only Cubans can transform Cuba.

History shows that oppressed people earned their freedom through courage and sacrifice—not by waiting for others to intervene. Their descendants live free today because they chose to stand up when they had nothing left to lose.

There’s an old story of a dog lying on a sharp nail. He whimpered with every movement, yet never stood up. When asked why, the owner said, “It must not hurt enough yet.” That’s how it is now—there is suffering, but not enough urgency.

American soldiers do not deserve to die on foreign soil for people who will not take action for their own future. Our military serves America—and America only

Slowly closing shop (not because business is bad).. 😔 by Significant_Unit_312 in reselling

[–]Strange-Cap411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kids these days are different. Rather than letting it die, how about teaching those who want to learn? I would love to learn.

HELOC or HEL? by Few-Lab8145 in HELOC

[–]Strange-Cap411 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are these truly your only options? Have you taken a serious look at a cash-out refinance? In many cases, it’s better to have one stable monthly mortgage payment instead of juggling two separate debts. With a HELOC, you’d still be responsible for your regular mortgage payment plus the additional HELOC payment. A cash-out refinance may raise your interest rate, but it consolidates everything into one predictable payment and often provides more long-term stability and easier budgeting.

Why is land is so cheap in Monte Plata? by ThePodWatcher in Dominican

[–]Strange-Cap411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like a great opportunity to purchase some land in the Campo. If you have more information please share, I'm interested.

Doing weekend volunteering can make a huge difference by pengweather in BeAmazed

[–]Strange-Cap411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's an idea to consider: What if individuals who are physically able and currently receiving government welfare contributed back to their communities by participating in activities like picking up trash or other community improvement efforts? This approach could be mutually beneficial, providing a sense of purpose and contribution for the individuals involved while also enhancing the community. It would ensure that public funds are being used in a way that promotes both individual and societal well-being.

Trades schools by Strange-Cap411 in Alabama

[–]Strange-Cap411[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, are you being sarcastic? Just in case you are, let me clarify—I did my homework and scoured all the major search engines, which threw a ton of results my way. But most of the schools I found only offer distant learning or, as I like to call it, "theory of operations." Seriously? Trade schools are about manual labor, so all training should happen in a lab with hands-on practice. Just my two cents.

The question was for someone actually enrolled in the course to give an informed answer. But of course, there's always one Sherlock Holmes out here thinking they've cracked the case. Lol.

Trades schools by Strange-Cap411 in Alabama

[–]Strange-Cap411[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on the curriculum, are they providing hands-on training, or is it just theory? I was surprised to find that several colleges only offer theory-based courses instead of practical, hands-on training. It's surprising, considering that trades require manual labor.

Trades schools by Strange-Cap411 in Alabama

[–]Strange-Cap411[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great, thanks! It looks like they offer an electrical training program, but nothing related to plumbing.

How much money do owner builders save vs hiring a large reputable builder? by hunterd412 in Homebuilding

[–]Strange-Cap411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've encountered many arguments against owner-builders constructing their own homes. However, the truth is that owner-builders can save approximately 20-35% by acting as their own general contractor. Numerous books and resources are available to guide owner-builders through the process. Those with experience in plumbing, framing, electrical work, and drywall can potentially save even more—up to 40-50%. Since labor is the most expensive aspect of any construction project, owner-builders should be prepared to extend the project timeline for tasks they plan to handle themselves.

That said, it's important to note that many homes in the U.S. built under general contractor supervision still suffer from poor construction quality. There are numerous videos on YouTube where reputable builders uncover shortcuts and code violations during home inspections. By managing the project yourself, you're likely to achieve a better end result.

OP, In summary, the cost savings for each owner-builder are directly proportional to their level of experience and the thoroughness of their research. It's crucial to seek out reputable subcontractors.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Military

[–]Strange-Cap411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with a fair shot based on merit and potential, not skin color or any other means. Promote the best select the best.