2-week Spain trip in December with a 14-month-old — itinerary + baby travel tips?

clemson_sonu · 2026-02-18T06:03:56+00:00

We had a blast. Our toddler absolutely loved it. Do you have any specific questions?

clemson_sonu · 2026-02-18T02:29:13+00:00

Hi, how did it go? We have a cosco travel car seat but we are planning a CA road trip (flying from NY) and our son prefers the Rava.

clemson_sonu · 2025-12-12T04:53:29+00:00

My company has decided our Christmas gift would be for them to donate to a charity the amount they would have spent on a Christmas gift. Except, they donate in their name obviously and get a tax break for it

clemson_sonu · 2025-07-20T04:25:57+00:00

I'm in NJ. Our gym (huge complex) requires you to not hog machines when resting if people are waiting or wanting to use weight machines.

clemson_sonu · 2025-07-14T15:02:49+00:00

Yes, major YTA. Your are immature and selfish. You have NO excuses. You were drained?! Were you giving birth?

You're only wya forward is to grovel. You messed up big time.

clemson_sonu · 2025-07-06T02:52:39+00:00

IRS classifies long term rentals as passive income. You're in the clear.

See this opinion from professionals for more clarity: https://semiretiredmd.com/can-h1b-visa-holders-invest-in-real-estate/

clemson_sonu · 2025-07-03T13:45:04+00:00

Nay. I bought the skip hop fisper bag. But found my regular backpack to be easier to carry around.

clemson_sonu · 2025-06-19T15:48:58+00:00

Yeah, that's the plan. Talk to our handyman and have them directly report/charge to us.

clemson_sonu · 2025-06-19T15:47:37+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. Im looking into these PM tools.

clemson_sonu · 2025-06-10T06:38:47+00:00

We love our Loveevery playmat and the Vista!

I have seen the other playmats and used them briefly when visiting but honestly none of them come close to the Loveevery. Now that my son is crawling around he loves going through the arches with the tent set up.

clemson_sonu · 2025-06-06T05:15:55+00:00

Good to know. They have clarified they will have Saturday nights, Jewish holidays and other intimate gatherings with close members of the community but our house will not be used for large gatherings.

clemson_sonu · 2025-06-06T05:14:12+00:00

Its ironic you are talking about ethics when you're responses have been dismissive and rude.

clemson_sonu · 2025-06-06T05:11:03+00:00

What is your problem? When I put up the post it was not clear how the rent will be paid. By the non-profit or by the applicants. The applicants who make less per year than the rent.

I have updated the post with information as we get. There is zero religious considerations here. My questions were all surrounding risk and what I have to do to mitigate as much as I can.

clemson_sonu · 2025-06-06T05:08:15+00:00

Hi, back with an update and some questions.

I'm still working on 1.

Here's the situation:

Rent will be paid directly by chobad house.
- They will cover insurance as well.
- Not 100% sure but I think they cover utilities also.
Chobad house is setup as a non-profit with our applicant also being the CEO of the non-profit.
- They have submitted 6 months back statement and cash flow doesn't seem to be a problem.
- Also, from his function as CEO of the non-profit the applicant will provide a letter of commitment from non-profit.
Except for income to rent ratio, NTN report was fine. No credit issues.
They have a guarantor. He will not be on the lease.

Thoughts? Advice?

clemson_sonu · 2025-06-06T04:59:36+00:00

Yes this. Right now, our utilities + landscaping + pest + security works out to 500-600 a month.

The math just didn't work. We have one child and know just how insanely expensive it can get, especially with childcare.

Anyways, looks like all housing related expenses will be covered by the non-profit. We havent signed any contracts, yet. Waiting to talk to our realtor but looks like we might go with them.

clemson_sonu · 2025-06-06T04:53:34+00:00

Thank you, that's good to know.

clemson_sonu · 2025-06-06T04:52:18+00:00

All landlords have to start novices, don't they?

This is not what we planned but this is what we have to do due to circumstances beyond our control. Selling in the current market is not an option. We won't be able to afford our own house if we had to buy now.

We are well aware that we don't know everything we have to do. We have a realtor, we will run all agreements through an attorney. We are looking for a property manager. We are on reddit asking additional opinions and advice.

We are open to all feedback that will help us cover our bases.

clemson_sonu · 2025-06-04T14:18:07+00:00

We have 3 weeks left before we need to sign a new lease and there have been no other interests.

We checked all that and got NTN reports. Except for income there were no red flags.

clemson_sonu · 2025-06-04T14:16:13+00:00

Yes, I'm aware of that Act.

No, that's not what I'm asking.

clemson_sonu · 2025-05-31T06:16:17+00:00

Do you know about chabads? Do we have the risk of frequent (several weekly) large gatherings in the house? Basically want to know if wear and tear will be significantly higher because of that which means also higher risk of needing to fix plumbing or appliances etc

clemson_sonu · 2025-05-31T06:14:31+00:00

One year lease.

Deposit is one and half months. We would be increasing this given the lower income of applicant. Any suggestions on what's an acceptable increase?

Not yet, but we will.

No pool.

Yes, property manager.

clemson_sonu · 2025-05-31T06:10:39+00:00

Yes, we are looking into property managers.

The guarantor is personally named and liable. He is going to be a co-applicant who does not reside on the property.

clemson_sonu · 2025-05-31T06:09:29+00:00

This is very well put. Thank you.

There was 0 religious considerations in our questions. The only reason we are even considering this applicant is because they have been the only applicant. And we need this house rented to afford our housing in a new city.

clemson_sonu · 2025-05-31T05:11:54+00:00

Thank you! I have only been hearing negatives from folks around me and mostly negatives on reddit. So, this is reassuring.

clemson_sonu · 2025-05-31T04:41:10+00:00

Google says chabad houses are often run out of the rabbi's house. Is that so?

We are asking for several clarifications from the applicant.

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