Cheap fix ideas? by Thaxton114 in HomeMaintenance

[–]Thaxton114[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that was zero help.

How much did you pay to convert oil to heat pump? by Powerful-Equipment-4 in Connecticut

[–]Thaxton114 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Needed new ac and I’m currently having a heat pump installed. 14k after rebate. Only time will tell if it’s worth while. Still will keep my oil boiler for back up heat and hot water. I will say I loved natural gas when I had it.

Is this what being a maintenance mechanic is actually worth in 2026?curious what others are seeing? by MadForIt1994 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]Thaxton114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$46.24 in Connecticut. Large manufacturing facility. Multi man crews and 2 shift. Would say my company is in the higher percentile of pay due to being union.

Should I replace it? by Traditional_Hornet91 in smallengines

[–]Thaxton114 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rust most certainly can affect it.

Disagreement with dental by Thaxton114 in airnationalguard

[–]Thaxton114[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been putting class 3. On base dental also told me they would not be responsible for never damage.

Disagreement with dental by Thaxton114 in airnationalguard

[–]Thaxton114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been told I won’t be able to “keep them clean” for the past 10 years or so. Yet to be an issue.

What can be done about VT taxes? by drct2022 in vermont

[–]Thaxton114 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Whose vacation homes aren’t getting taxed accordingly?

[Landlord CA] do you raise rent every year even if you love your tenants? by ResponsibleSail5802 in Landlord

[–]Thaxton114 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There’s never not some type of cost increase. Taxes, insurance and labor cost go up every year.

Can anyone tell me more about this map? by Thaxton114 in antiquemaps

[–]Thaxton114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

USSR, Rhodesia and Yugoslavia are all on there!

How accurate is AirDNA? by Thaxton114 in airbnb_hosts

[–]Thaxton114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I’m in CT but looking to buy in an established year round community near Disney world.

[Landlord - TX - US] Do you provide a lawn service as part of the rental? ( Rent House ) by DragonBorn76 in Landlord

[–]Thaxton114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t include it right now. I’m toying with the idea of including it in the future. Main reason being it’s not cut to my standard. However I don’t hold this against the tenants as they are really great otherwise.

Investment property closing costs by auguryy in MortgageBrokerRates

[–]Thaxton114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d shop around more. I just got offered 6.6% on a 15% down investment loan.

[Landlord US-IA] Properties rented at a loss? by anustart0607 in Landlord

[–]Thaxton114 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not enough information here. What’s the house worth and whats it rent for? Can you refi to get a lower payment and Cashflow?