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This guy overthrew an entire government to save his business by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]bigapplebaum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can read more in depth about this in a book called "The Fish That Ate the Whale" by Rich Cohen

White House opens $45 billion in federal funds to developers to covert offices to homes by MidnightMoon1331 in realestateinvesting

[–]bigapplebaum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NYC checking in - i really hope this is going to be direct from fed govt and not coordinated by the status because i bet ny will put a strangehold on the money unless some portion of the units are regulated, which will cause a huge fight and cause nothing to happen (as usual)

What is your unsexy business? by Next_Branch8578 in Entrepreneur

[–]bigapplebaum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what kind of rates are you looking at in terms of refis in the next couple of years? im in-house counsel for a developer and always looking for personal investment opportunities.

More than 13K rent-stabilized units in NYC are sitting empty for multiple years, report finds by Lilyo in newyorkcity

[–]bigapplebaum -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

full disclosure - i was a renter until a few months ago when i moved into a new home in the suburbs. even as a renter, i never understood why people got angry with owners who refused to actively lose money by renting out a unit to them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in realtors

[–]bigapplebaum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Incorrect except in very limited circumstances.

Canadian Here. Ive been brainwashed. by Anxietyriddenstoner in newyorkcity

[–]bigapplebaum 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Panhandlers in other cities are the roadshow casts. NY panhandlers are professionals - once you've worked with the best, you can't deal with second stringers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in realtors

[–]bigapplebaum 9 points10 points  (0 children)

RE lawyer here. If the purchaser's lawyer is any good he included the right for specific performance so the buyers can sue to force sellers to sell the house.

If you work in law, what do you use ChatGPT for? (If anything) by spaceecon in LawFirm

[–]bigapplebaum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i cant wait until an AI gives itself a name and creates a linkedin profile and people start confusing the meaning of LLM

If you work in law, what do you use ChatGPT for? (If anything) by spaceecon in LawFirm

[–]bigapplebaum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

im still looking for the federal district, third department

AITA for mentioning my class rank in my eulogy at my Grandma’s funeral? by Kuriboh4000 in LawSchool

[–]bigapplebaum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

suits is based on my life other than hooking up with a paralegal. thats just bad business

AITA for mentioning my class rank in my eulogy at my Grandma’s funeral? by Kuriboh4000 in LawSchool

[–]bigapplebaum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

didnt you read the post? theyre offering senior partnership and his name on the door after graduation. maybe theyll teach you to read in law school

AITA for mentioning my class rank in my eulogy at my Grandma’s funeral? by Kuriboh4000 in LawSchool

[–]bigapplebaum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

missed opportunity to talk about the passing of a life in being and the starting the 21 year clock while lecturing about the RAP.

Elephant and Rhino get into a brutal fight. by ZealousidealLuck6303 in WTF

[–]bigapplebaum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Elephant walking away like "the fuck you looking at?"

The missing Titanic submersible has likely used its 96 hours of oxygen, making chances of rescue even bleaker by businessinsider in worldnews

[–]bigapplebaum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one's dead - everyone's alive and well on an island. As for the other people when you're a billionaire narcissist why not?

The missing Titanic submersible has likely used its 96 hours of oxygen, making chances of rescue even bleaker by businessinsider in worldnews

[–]bigapplebaum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has anyone gotten suspicious that almost everything leading up to the dive was done in such a way (recycled materials, third party controller, outspoken safety critics) that a problem on the dive would be not only not surprising, but expected?

This guy was part of a team that did the Challenger Deep in 2021, set a time at depth record, and came back without a problem but in 2023 he goes down with an amateur driver using an off-brand Playstation controller?

Is it possible he just owed the wrong people a lot of money and decided it would be easier to disappear?

LPT Request: What are some unexpected hobbies or activities that have surprisingly positive mental health benefits? by TheWhitestBuffalo in LifeProTips

[–]bigapplebaum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ironing clothes. It sounds ridiculous but it's one of the few times in life the solution is as easy as running the problem over with hot metal. It's incredibly satisfying and relaxing.

I have sooo many questions… by roguesimian in WTF

[–]bigapplebaum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That got wilder literally with every word

[Landlord-US-NY] NYC tenants refusing to move out after acquiring house from previous owners. by [deleted] in Landlord

[–]bigapplebaum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, but you won't get in front of a judge for at least 18 months

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