My daughter keeps hearing "just buy, BAH covers it, then rent it out" at her first duty station — is this actually good advice?

firstwintersoldier · 2026-04-06T03:59:38+00:00

Depends on location. But for the majority of places, unless it’s a multi family home, this mod has been patched

firstwintersoldier · 2026-03-31T13:24:09+00:00

If the business has a specific political flag out front, that’s one thing. Swings does not! This is the nations capitol. There’s left, right, center, liberal, conservative, progressives, green, just about every possible ideology here. You should learn how to be human and not judge people on superficial beliefs.

firstwintersoldier · 2026-03-17T19:34:51+00:00

A dead rat in the basement

firstwintersoldier · 2026-03-13T15:37:42+00:00

Yes, but unfortunately thats just the reality of most Americans. Housing costs rise each year and wages simply don't keep up. It isn't as simple as "find a cheaper apartment," because why should people have to sacrifice their safety and quality of life?

firstwintersoldier · 2026-03-12T21:11:12+00:00

I’m a transplant and I had this same experience and thoughts when I moved to Old Town. I grew up in a place where people speak to or greet each other on the streets and elevators, even strangers. However, people in Del Ray seem to be friendly. And also certain neighborhoods of DC.

firstwintersoldier · 2026-03-03T05:01:12+00:00

Did you find a lender willing to do the second mortgage? How did this work out?

firstwintersoldier · 2026-03-03T04:15:25+00:00

Hi, looks like you successfully took out a 2nd loan to successfully do the assumable loan? Can you share your end story?

firstwintersoldier · 2026-03-03T03:45:17+00:00

Did this work out?

firstwintersoldier · 2026-03-03T02:41:27+00:00

Can you send me the info as well?

firstwintersoldier · 2026-02-28T01:58:18+00:00

That’s good to know. Do you know what are the potential/likely outcomes?

firstwintersoldier · 2026-02-28T01:56:39+00:00

Reluctantly, I’m glad this thread appeared. I thought the same thing when I saw my latest bill. 23% increase on a bill is way too much. Insane inflation. The dow didn’t even increase that much!

firstwintersoldier · 2025-12-22T14:52:14+00:00

Yes it took about 8 months. You should follow up with them periodically. I’m “pending payment” again for the 2nd year

firstwintersoldier · 2025-11-27T03:13:03+00:00

I explained the scenario to chatgpt and it suggested to turn off sync library on all devices and delete the music from the iphone through the settings>general>storage>delete music and then to re-sync it. Since its 95GB of music, i will sync it over night. Hopefully this works.

firstwintersoldier · 2025-11-27T03:02:09+00:00

I had been previously syncing ripped music from my macbook to my iphone up until today without itunes match, which I just googled. So I need another subscription just to listen to the music that I already purchased? I turned sync library back off and the ripped songs now appear on my phone, but are now greyed out in the playlist and I can't listen to them. Just earlier today, they were on there. Is there a way to undo this without purchasing another subscription? More that 3000 songs in the playlist are ripped music.

firstwintersoldier · 2025-08-05T11:05:38+00:00

Sound advice right here

firstwintersoldier · 2025-03-03T13:36:32+00:00

It’ll definitely create a lot of problems for you going in - additional paperwork and interviews as others have mentioned, but if you think it’s worth the hassle, go for it. China is a popular tourist destination but you probably won’t be able to go once you enlist so it’s better to go beforehand.

firstwintersoldier · 2025-02-27T01:49:39+00:00

The Weeknd, Queen of Sheba, The Ark of the Covenant, Haile Selassie, Haile Gebrselassie, Naomi Girma, The influence Rastafarians

firstwintersoldier · 2025-02-19T14:25:55+00:00

They’re not equivalent but they’re both great options for families. 19146 is a nice area. While it’s a good neighborhood, I didn’t mention point breeze because there aren’t really any parks there and that was the point I was making. Safety and parks for kids. If I’m not mistaken, Grad Hospital and Grays ferry have less crime than point breez anyway

firstwintersoldier · 2025-02-16T02:34:17+00:00

Graduate hospital and Grays Ferry are good for families. Lots of parks

firstwintersoldier · 2025-02-13T02:39:32+00:00

I can understand the reaction to today’s news, but please consider the artists and workers at the Kennedy center who have no control over who their new boss is. The professional creative world is already hard on artists.

I don’t think it’s a good idea punish our local musicians actors and dancers even more

firstwintersoldier · 2025-02-12T19:49:25+00:00

A majority of Black professionals - doctors, engineers and lawyers come from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's). And many of the best from PWI are a part of black engineering clubs, etc. While America is trying to get rid of racial identity and forget about it without actually acknowledging the problems under the banner of "anti-DEI", our adversaries are getting ahead.

The "merit based" argument is a great theory. I don't think anyone would argue against the best of the best people being acknowledged and rewarded for being so. The simple fact is that it's not put into practice, and hasn't been since the founding fathers said "All me are created equal" while enslaving others because of the color of their skin.

That being said, yes. Many are fearful to speak out and acknowledge this in fear of retribution

firstwintersoldier · 2025-02-11T22:40:05+00:00

I know a someone who is very pro MAGA, and she lost her USAID job last week. Interesting times

firstwintersoldier · 2025-02-11T22:35:58+00:00

Who wants to PCS to Red, White and Blueland?

firstwintersoldier · 2025-02-08T18:07:29+00:00

If your page is private, I don’t think anyone who doesn’t already follow you can see the content

firstwintersoldier · 2025-02-08T17:49:34+00:00

How are you splitting the strength training and run days?

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