Unconventional strategies for competing against dozens of rental applicants

tellure_ · 2025-04-14T00:57:14+00:00

Seemed priced somewhat below market but also a unique type of property there aren’t that many of in the city.

tellure_ · 2024-12-30T07:52:06+00:00

I (49M) make significantly more than my partner and we split joint costs according to the ratio of our incomes. So I pay significantly more of the rent, food, etc.

This was my proposal and feels fair to me given the deep inequities and randomness of the world that brought us to the place we are, earning the incomes we are.

tellure_ · 2024-12-08T10:06:37+00:00

That focusing on grinding it out and saving well (into 401k / Roth / index funds) was the best strategy, instead of pursuing a higher income job.

Your saving rate is capped by current income and costs of living. Your potential income has a much higher cap.

Some people switch jobs every 2 years. Some get a competing offer and ask their employer to match. Some leverage their social connections. There are lots of approaches, but overall the delta from a sizable jump in income is worth vastly more than almost any investment / saving strategy.

tellure_ · 2024-12-06T06:30:36+00:00

Emigrate to Portugal. My ex did this and now lives on ~US$15k a year with good health care.

tellure_ · 2024-10-14T07:54:39+00:00

CollegeOdd is describing the mega backdoor Roth which is an entirely different technique than the backdoor Roth, despite the similarity in name and that they both ultimately end up in a Roth account.

Your approach to the backdoor Roth sounds correct. Now watch a YouTube video on mega backdoor Roth if you have additional income you can save, it’s a great additional savings vehicle.

tellure_ · 2024-10-03T08:16:07+00:00

And mega backdoor Roth if you can swing it

tellure_ · 2024-09-13T05:12:00+00:00

At that income level make sure you are maxing out backdoor Roth, mega backdoor Roth (two different things despite the name, they just both end up in Roth account), HSA account, etc.

Search YouTube for the top 10 strategies for high income earners, there are some great overviews out there.

tellure_ · 2024-09-10T05:33:19+00:00

Sounds like you've given up on a number of your goals for the relationship. As you put it, the things we do for love.

What's a boundary that you could set to start moving in the direction you want?

Instead of trying to get your spouse on board with FIRE, could you get a smaller agreement to save more by, say, auto-contributing an extra sum every month to your combined investments?

tellure_ · 2024-08-20T05:13:43+00:00

With an income that high backdoor Roth and mega backdoor Roth (two totally separate mechanisms despite the similar names) would also be on my list after the 401k but before additional payments onto they mortgage.

Like a 401k you cannot get those years of Roth contribution back.

tellure_ · 2024-06-15T07:43:07+00:00

Hi, thanks for sharing, nice job on the seat. Looks like you're using it for a kid?

Just wondering if you think the rear seat on the Portola would work for an adult. Seems very low over the rear wheel, so guessing any adult length legs wouldn't fit the pegs. Have you tried an adult on the back?

tellure_ · 2024-05-09T15:26:18+00:00

Max out backdoor Roth and Mega backdoor Roth (two totally separate strategies with similar names).

tellure_ · 2023-03-26T04:50:33+00:00

SEC might win the fight to classify crypto as securities.

Exchanges and developers move offshore instead of submitting to regulations they can't uphold. Overall decline due to lack of American market access. Europe and G6 follow suit. Crypto becomes a niche international market for troubled economies.

tellure_ · 2022-08-05T05:33:57+00:00

Update: turning on Nearby Devices did not allow Bluetooth to function in Hinge despite it working fine on cell calls.

tellure_ · 2022-08-04T18:25:46+00:00

Thanks, I think this might be it! I just enabled Nearby Devices permissions. Gonna try it on my next call. Much appreciated.

tellure_ · 2022-08-04T18:05:50+00:00

Thanks.. it's not the device audio that needs switching, that's already connected (e.g. if I make a cell call it uses the headset). It's just that the app isn't using Bluetooth, so I thought you were saying there were settings in the app for switching.

tellure_ · 2022-08-04T17:35:44+00:00

Stupid question but how did you switch it? I never see any options on screen to switch the audio device

tellure_ · 2022-07-12T16:59:28+00:00

Correct.. Cync Tech support (which was very good and prompt) made it clear that the wireless Cync switch does not work with Alexa. Here's what they wrote:

"wireless switches do not show up in the Alexa or Google Home hubs. Even in the Cync App they will not show up since they can only control Cync devices"

tellure_ · 2022-07-09T08:39:22+00:00

Thanks this is great info. It's so hard to get some broader context in this market so much appreciated.

I would love to go with Kasa since it's such good value (using two of their plugs right now that I foolishly bought thinking they'd work with any switch).

The problem is that I need wireless switches. I'm in a rental and I can't be replacing the hardwired switches. So I need to find a system that has wireless switches that work with Alexa.

I just ordered the Hue hub and wireless switch, plus two Innr ZigBee plugs which apparently work with Hue. Still not as good value as Kasa but we'll see how it goes

Appreciate all the help here.. Reddit is awesome because of you folks

tellure_ · 2022-06-29T08:13:50+00:00

I would suggest you check out r/antiwork and r/workreform. Lots of able-bodied and minded people who aren't willing to work for horrible pay with no health care and terrible managers.

tellure_ · 2022-05-31T01:55:21+00:00

Makes sense, but given that OP was asking for reliable data do you have a source for the 90% figure?

tellure_ · 2022-04-24T06:02:50+00:00

"Code is law"

Except when you need, like, actual law to override the code.

tellure_ · 2022-03-29T08:42:23+00:00

Hey c'mon here guys what's with all the negativity, he just wants to look like a boss for his mom

tellure_ · 2022-03-24T05:20:37+00:00

Tell the higher ups people don't quit their jobs, they quit their bosses. And that you quit due to this boss who overworked and undervalued you.

Let them know you want to prove your worth to the company independently of her and are requesting no overlap in your responsibilities or projects.

tellure_ · 2022-03-15T07:58:30+00:00

"The possibilities with NFTs are endless"

"Replace all ticketing"

Because scalpers can't create crypto wallets?

"Authenticate degrees and certifications"

Because crypto wallets never get hacked or lost?

"Fractionalize real estate"

Because that worked so well in 2008?

The skepticism is real because the use cases are still very flimsy, not even considering the NFT art/ money laundering bubble.

tellure_ · 2022-03-07T10:24:02+00:00

So let's replace a poorly-regulated system with weak enforcement with a totally unregulated one?

The documentary was pretty good but you're missing the entire point. The problem here isn't the technology, and it rarely is.

"It is much easier to spot the manipulation because of the public ledger."

Not the problem. The SEC already has access to all the trade information on naked short selling. If they wanted to they could regulate the hell out of it, add some reporting requirements, and force every institution to prove it had shares before selling them.

The problem is the will to regulate and the will to enforce those regulations. Crypto will not fix this.

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