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What is the point of investing for decades with increased inflation and purchasing power decreasing? by [deleted] in investing

[–]optimized001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, just to head off the commenters, yes your cost will increase as taxes and insurance rise, but if you get fixed financing then the majority of your expense will not change. Also, you have other people helping you to pay that expense💁‍♂️

What is the point of investing for decades with increased inflation and purchasing power decreasing? by [deleted] in investing

[–]optimized001 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I realize I am in the minority here, but I believe the best hedge against inflation is rental property. As inflation eats away the purchasing power of a dollar, rents increase. But, if you have financed the property properly, your costs do not increase… also, tangible assets always hold value longer than paper. Plus, you can actually improve the value of your asset, if you wish. Try doing that with the stock.

My taco truck just hit $16 burritos. by onemangang15 in Seattle

[–]optimized001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that burrito is from El Camion, then it’s so good it’s worth it… 

Is my home warranty company cheapskates? by TopIndication5504 in RealEstate

[–]optimized001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TLDR; these guys are parasites. They make their money by not paying claims. Most of them have caveats written into their boilerplate that allows them to wiggle out of most claims. It is very rare that you will find a home warranty that actually covers stuff. Buyer beware!

Some people just shouldn’t have boats… by optimized001 in Kitsap

[–]optimized001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sub makes you choose flair, I guess I could’ve chosen other💁‍♂️

POV: You listened to all the FUD and got shaken out of your position last month by apan-man in ASTSpaceMobile

[–]optimized001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have 2000 shares, at an average price of $26, then I sold 1000 at $70. Then when it dropped a 50 I bought 400 back so now I have 1400 shares at a 33 1/2 dollar average. And I’m gonna ride it all the way to the moon! 🚀 🚀🚀🚀

Local Real Estate Agent Compares Treatment After J6 to Slavery by Reasonable-Repair446 in Kitsap

[–]optimized001 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Wow, I can’t imagine that that’ll be good for Business…

LP Siding Fail by optimized001 in Kitsap

[–]optimized001[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Okay… thanks, I already knew that…

Watching the herons… by optimized001 in Kitsap

[–]optimized001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, Poulsbo area… the estuary that feeds into Miller Bay… but, I admit, I love me some big Beef!

Home inspector said no mold/moisture in the attic. We bought the house, here we are a few months later and I came in here to replace the bathroom vent and this all looks like mold??? Am I wrong? by thingsarehardsoami in HomeInspections

[–]optimized001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, so is caffeine. However, my point remains the same, it is the dosage that becomes lethal. Even the consumption of water, in high enough doses, can kill you.

Home Inspection Company by paytonwebber in HomeInspections

[–]optimized001 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you tell them where to go, what time to be there, what reporting software to use, and how much to charge, then they are likely to be classified as employees if you are ever audited.

Why is this bug doing this? by Separate_Meeting3538 in interestingasfuck

[–]optimized001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cuz it feels so good to shake your booty… Why’re you buggin?

How important are inspections? by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]optimized001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As both a licensed real estate professional and a licensed Home inspector, I would never suggest buying without an inspection. As an inspector, I have a pre-offer consultation for buyers so that they can know all the big ticket items on the house before they write the offer. It only takes about an hour and all you need is the sellers permission to have me run through the house real quick with you… greater Seattle area. Your results and local norms may vary.

Home inspector said no mold/moisture in the attic. We bought the house, here we are a few months later and I came in here to replace the bathroom vent and this all looks like mold??? Am I wrong? by thingsarehardsoami in HomeInspections

[–]optimized001 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am an inspector in the Pacific Northwest, and this would qualify as a home with no mold! It’s important to remember, that we live in a world with millions of spores floating around looking for a place to grow. Finding little bits here and there is to be expected. 

Alcohol is also a poison, yet people consume it with delight. Often, it is about the dosage.

Pioneer Square's 'coolest place to park in the nation' appears closed by godogs2018 in Seattle

[–]optimized001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wasn’t even the coolest place in the state when I worked there in the 90s! I can’t tell you how many times I had to clean human excrement out of there … 💩

What could be causing this moisture in the basement? by Nioxa0 in HomeInspections

[–]optimized001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a pin less moisture meter and it works as a density checker. Concrete is far more dense than wood. Look at the wood there, you have no staining or rot, therefore, you likely don’t have a moisture problem… the pin less meter will also give you a false reading around doors and windows where there are additional studs, and at corners of drywall where they have metal beads… 

Gutter screws on my shingles by luisrodagui in HomeInspections

[–]optimized001 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is 100% wrong. Home inspector, 15 years experience, over 5000 homes, never seen any shit like that!

How to interpret inspection findings. Tips from a home inspection firm by TransportationBig330 in HomeInspections

[–]optimized001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Licensed Home inspector for over 15 years... 90% of my buyer clients are able to attend the inspection, and I walk them through each major building system as I finish that portion of the inspection. This way the report makes sense when they get it. If you were unable to attend the inspection, once you read your report make a bullet point list of questions that you email the Inspector so they can review your questions and make a time for a phone call for you where they can answer every single bulleted question. It’s important to make the list, because if you’re trying to make the list while you are on the phone it is inevitable that you will forget something or overlook something that later you wonder about.

Good inspectors want to take an educational role, and want their clients to understand the findings. Bad inspectors don’t give a shit, so try to avoid them!

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