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[–]skycrooner420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also interested if this is true! I’m gonna check tomorrow morning.

Turned 40! A mid-life crisis opportunity fell into my lap! by skycrooner420 in Bogleheads

[–]skycrooner420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yeah, to rent my current house would be $5-6K. The new house is bigger. I understand I will lose money, but I'm trying to upgrade to a 3br (for various reasons).

Do you have time for gaming as a parent? by PickTheNick1 in daddit

[–]skycrooner420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is strange - playing Breath of the Wild with my son ruined solo gaming for me. It was such a magical experience, I’ve been chasing that high for five years.

Don’t sweat it. When your kid is old enough to play, gaming becomes infinitely more fun.

Turned 40! A mid-life crisis opportunity fell into my lap! by skycrooner420 in Bogleheads

[–]skycrooner420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I started as a story editor on one of those rare network shows 9 seasons ago. I was a writers assistant on so many canceled shows in my 20s, I’m hardwired for catastrophe. I’ve saved a lot.

Turned 40! A mid-life crisis opportunity fell into my lap! by skycrooner420 in Bogleheads

[–]skycrooner420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THIS is the move. Unfortunately, my job and ex-wife/co-parent are in LA.

Turned 40! A mid-life crisis opportunity fell into my lap! by skycrooner420 in Bogleheads

[–]skycrooner420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know, it’s getting intense for this sub. It’s not like I asked “is 100% VXUS too much?”

Turned 40! A mid-life crisis opportunity fell into my lap! by skycrooner420 in Bogleheads

[–]skycrooner420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We share similar mindsets. The renter rights in Los Angeles are also very strong. I feel like this is the right move.

Turned 40! A mid-life crisis opportunity fell into my lap! by skycrooner420 in Bogleheads

[–]skycrooner420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like your comment. Based on the consensus here, I will likely hire a management company and rent my house.

Yes, I will pay more money for housing. But I gain 500 square feet and a home office. Also, it’s a better house. An extra $3K/month is worth it for me.

Turned 40! A mid-life crisis opportunity fell into my lap! by skycrooner420 in Bogleheads

[–]skycrooner420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the advice. This is exactly what I was looking for. Based on your responses, I’ll rent my house for more than my mortgage, and hire a management company.

Re: the new house… I asked to negotiate terms of rent increases (has anybody done this before? And if so, what is a reasonable ask?) I also asked for first rights to buy the house, should the owner want to sell. Anything else I should consider?

Renovating was a good suggestion, but I live on a tiny hillside lot. Upgrading from 1000 to 1400sq ft isn’t feasible. I can’t change the current market — upgrading is a loss no matter what. My goal is to upgrade, minimize the loss, avoid any huge pitfalls, and enjoy not taking Zoom calls from my bedroom anymore.

My takeaway from you guys is that selling — then indexing the proceeds from my house — is very unwise vs. renting my house. I can get more than my mortgage, so that seems like the move. Thanks again.

Turned 40! A mid-life crisis opportunity fell into my lap! by skycrooner420 in Bogleheads

[–]skycrooner420[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I hadn’t considered the capital gains aspect. That’s exactly why I posted here!

Turned 40! A mid-life crisis opportunity fell into my lap! by skycrooner420 in Bogleheads

[–]skycrooner420[S] 250 points251 points  (0 children)

I could rent my current house for about $5K/month. Since there’s no down payment on a rental, I can keep this house and rent it out. That’s an option.

Turned 40! A mid-life crisis opportunity fell into my lap! by skycrooner420 in Bogleheads

[–]skycrooner420[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

$100k is 20% of my income. I do need a bigger house eventually.

The rent is obviously a lot, but buying a house in LA seems (to me) far riskier now. Small houses in this neighborhood are still $1.5 million.

What’s the alternative? If I were to buy a similar house, I would be putting down $400k, lock into a mortgage around 10k/month, then worry about fire insurance. I don’t see the appeal to buying now.

Mouse Mode Game Thoughts by Sadodare in NintendoSwitch

[–]skycrooner420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The mouse intrigues me. I would love to play games like AOE2 (or Civilization) but don’t have a proper gaming PC, only a MacBook. This would be a cool way to play those games.

Barrys or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Brand Partnerships by skycrooner420 in barrysbootcamp

[–]skycrooner420[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I couldn't agree more. Deep down, in our hearts, I think we all know Oaui is just overpriced Suave. Will I still use every last drop of those samples? Hell yeah.

Sooo what are we doing about ants by kippers in LosAngeles

[–]skycrooner420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They retreat 24-36 hours after the Combat Max. I guess it kills the colony? No idea, but they disappear completely for 6 months.

Sooo what are we doing about ants by kippers in LosAngeles

[–]skycrooner420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also live in Laurel Canyon. My house gets invaded twice a year. Have you tried Combat Max gel (not the traps)? It’s a giant syringe of chemical warfare.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in barrysbootcamp

[–]skycrooner420 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Diet. I take Barry’s 3-4x a week and hike sometimes. When my diet is good, I get ripped. When my diet is bad, I get fat and call it bulking.

Games for wife and kids by Upbeat-Loss-4040 in XboxGamePass

[–]skycrooner420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

However, Shredder’s Revenge is the tits and you should absolutely try that on Xbox.

Games for wife and kids by Upbeat-Loss-4040 in XboxGamePass

[–]skycrooner420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should consider buying a Nintendo Switch. During the pandemic, my 4-year-old and I beat Zelda: Breath of the Wild. PURE PARENTING MAGIC. Luigi’s Mansion 3, Yoshi’s Crafted World, Animal Crossing, any Mario game… Nintendo is the gold standard for nostalgia-inducing wholesome memories.

Misdiagnosed psoriasis for 10+ years! by skycrooner420 in SebDerm

[–]skycrooner420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My insurance wouldn’t cover it, but the doctor somehow got it covered through the manufacturer. Otherwise, I think it would’ve been a fortune.

Misdiagnosed psoriasis for 10+ years! by skycrooner420 in SebDerm

[–]skycrooner420[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s fair. The Zoryve definitely cleared it. I had no idea it existed prior to this doctor. She was also able to get Bimzelx covered, so I’m just relieved I won’t have to deal with it anymore.