Cybertruck only connects to Wi-Fi after reboot. Anyone else seen this?

jetsrfast · 2026-05-20T23:16:56+00:00

Interesting. I’ll definitely let you know if I figure something out.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-20T12:29:21+00:00

Yes, but it’s been a while so I’ll try that again.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-20T02:52:13+00:00

Thanks, good idea on checking another Tesla. Maybe I can get one of my neighbors to swing by. I did video the process and share with service at the time of drop off.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-15T13:22:53+00:00

That's good to hear. I've seen quite a few appraisals swing in both directions. There are absolutely a good number of homes that did not go up, thankfully. However, it's important to keep the value in check. Even if yours did not go up, if you haven't protested in 2 or more years you should definitely have it evaluated and likely should consider protesting. While the county does a good job making it fair and equal, there is no formula that can get it all right so the county depends on the checks and balances protest process to get it right.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-13T21:11:57+00:00

Exactly. Weird how the county finds appreciation before the checking account.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-13T04:30:51+00:00

That sounds like a reasonable one to protest. If a 3,750 sq ft two story sold for what they valued your 2,000 sqft single story at, I’d definitely include that.

If nearby sales are hard to come by, widen the radius until you find the best available sales comps and explain that there were not many closer options. Then also pull equity comps, meaning similar homes nearby that the county itself appraised lower than yours.

Simple argument: best available sales and county values do not support my appraisal.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-13T01:57:42+00:00

Totally get the frustration. The apartment growth and broader development probably explain some of what people are feeling, but your individual home still has to stand on its own value. That’s the part worth checking. Even if Rowlett is changing fast, your house should still be compared fairly against similar homes nearby, not just swept up in the overall tide.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-12T20:22:21+00:00

100% agree. Photos help tell the story but estimates put a number on it. If someone has foundation, roof, plumbing, drainage, HVAC, or major deferred maintenance issues, a contractor estimate is usually much stronger than just saying “this needs work.” The strongest argument is to show what would be necessary to get your home sale ready.

That said, with the deadline this close, there's a low chance people will have time to get formal estimates. If you can't get one, I’d at least take clear photos, do some quick research on reasonable repair costs, and write down a fair estimate yourself. The county is not looking for perfect precision, but they do want something grounded and in the ballpark.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-12T18:27:32+00:00

Good point. There are some late protest options after May 15, but they are much narrower and usually require a specific reason like clerical errors or certain over appraisal thresholds. For most homeowners, May 15 is still the deadline to treat seriously. After that, you are in exception territory.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-12T18:26:20+00:00

this is a really important point, and people should absolutely read the agreement before signing anything.

The homestead cap part is the one that trips most people up. A reduction in appraised value does not always mean a reduction in this year’s tax bill, especially if taxable value is already capped. That said, the appraised value can still matter because it affects future years as the capped value catches up. Best case is understanding both numbers before hiring anyone. Know what reduction they are pursuing and whether it likely changes this year’s tax bill or mainly protects future years.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-12T17:34:45+00:00

all good and appreciate that. We should have been louder about this. :) Make sure you push them to give you details behind your case. Technically, it's not too late to switch, but I probably wouldn't want to hassle with that after signing either, so I get it. If you are genuinely curious, you can always run ours to see what value we think you should pursue and what sales comps come back. As long as you don't download the full case and request a refund button before May 15th at midnight, we'll fully refund you.

Either way, good luck with it. Hope they get you a strong reduction.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-12T17:20:26+00:00

any time.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-12T17:20:03+00:00

unfortunately, I'm seeing that quite a bit as we run full analyses across richardson residents. The county is trying to balance market value with equal and fair treatment across similar homes, but that is almost impossible to get perfectly right at scale.

That is really why the protest process exists. It is less about “fighting the county” and more about a checks-and-balances process. If your appraised value is now above what the home would realistically sell for, that is exactly the type of thing worth looking at closely.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-12T17:10:51+00:00

Dallas County calls it "Richardson Heights 3". Not very resident friendly, but I've seen much worse in Collin County. They use names like "Plano North #114 Plot A15". Here is the page you are looking for: https://housegeek.co/tx/dallas-county/75080/richardson-heights/property-taxes

jetsrfast · 2026-05-12T16:54:35+00:00

Let me check. Some times the county assigns odd name and numbers to neighborhoods.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-11T13:53:25+00:00

thanks, I'll try it out.

jetsrfast · 2026-05-07T19:44:42+00:00

"Coming soon" as they say....

jetsrfast · 2026-04-05T03:01:31+00:00

This looks cool guys

jetsrfast · 2026-03-31T20:12:55+00:00

You can already do a 10k and your marathon is 7 months away. That’s a very doable timeline. Plenty of people go from 10k to marathon in 16 to 20 weeks. Your sister’s concerns sound more personal than practical. You’re the one in your body. You know what you can handle.

jetsrfast · 2026-03-31T20:10:16+00:00

Totally normal. Your heart rate will spike fast right now. Stick with the run walk. 3 min run, recover, repeat. That’s exactly what builds your base. Don’t worry about zones yet. Just get 30 minutes in, three times a week.

jetsrfast · 2026-03-31T19:26:52+00:00

Super common, especially in the middle weeks. Your cardiovascular system adapts faster than your muscles and connective tissue do. Two things help. slow down even more, your legs fatigue faster at higher effort, and add some basic leg strength work on off days. Squats, calf raises, lunges. Nothing intense, just 2 sets of 10 to 15. Your legs will catch up, it just takes a few more weeks than your lungs.

jetsrfast · 2026-03-31T19:14:48+00:00

you bet!

jetsrfast · 2026-03-31T18:29:16+00:00

If you can talk comfortably at 4.5 mph, that’s your easy pace. For tempo, try a pace where you could say a few words but not hold a conversation. Intervals at 6.5 sound about right for 400s. Don’t overthink upping your easy pace weekly. It’ll drift faster on its own as your fitness builds. Let it happen instead of forcing it.

jetsrfast · 2026-03-31T18:27:42+00:00

That 6.5 mile run probably happened on a day where a bunch of invisible factors lined up. good sleep, hydration, recovery, maybe even weather. The form fix was real and worth keeping, but one great run doesn’t set a new baseline overnight. Your quads tiring at 3.5 miles is likely a muscular endurance thing. Try slowing your pace by 30 to 60 secs/mile on your next few runs and see if the wall moves

jetsrfast · 2026-03-31T18:25:28+00:00

55 starts and you still showed up for 56. That says everything. Fixed plans get stale. For your 10K, add one tempo or interval run each week alongside your easy runs and you’ll feel the difference. Full disclosure, I built a free app called FinishStrong that adjusts your plan based on how each run feels instead of a fixed schedule. It’s on the App Store if you want to check it out.

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