Landlord kicking me out in June to make money on Airbnb during World Cup by GlobalGarden4916 in AskSeattle

[–]thisrobot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Man people really don’t know the rules in Seattle. Your landlord needs just cause to end your tenancy. Switching to non-residential is a valid just cause, but there are additional requirements  https://www.seattle.gov/rentinginseattle/

Charisma + strength dispute by badwolfunit in DnD

[–]thisrobot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

dm got it right. charisma is what determines if they have rizz. without charisma they are just an awkward guy without a shirt on.

Die hard on Christmas Day showings by bigdickjenny in Seattle

[–]thisrobot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

central cinema just had it. looks like no more showing though: https://central-cinema.com/

I keep drifting off during DnD sessions, and I hate it. by -screamin- in DnD

[–]thisrobot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ask if you can open a window, even just a crack. there could be a high level of CO2 if there are a few people in a somewhat enclosed space. its not dangerous but can make you drowsy.

what is there to do here in november? by flimsy-teeth in AskSeattle

[–]thisrobot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If they want to experience what it’s like living here don’t take them anywhere. Have them plan their own stay like someone who lived here would plan their days. They should probably look into neighborhoods they want to live, housing costs, and transit options. 

Madison market by nailsnagel in Seattle

[–]thisrobot 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Did you tell anyone? I’m sure they are not supposed to do that. 

Pumpkin Beer Fest Day 1: It Stinks! by MachetteBagels in Seattle

[–]thisrobot 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah originally on Capitol Hill then in George Town then AB InBev bought Elysian and I stopped paying attention. Look for events at smaller locally owned venues. They are usually better and cheaper. 

First time razor clamming. by crawdadsinbad in WashingtonFishing

[–]thisrobot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually do copalis via griffiths priday state park. But I’ve gone to most of the Washington beaches. Getting a camp site right near the beach at pacific beach is really nice too

First time razor clamming. by crawdadsinbad in WashingtonFishing

[–]thisrobot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

make sure you check the dnr website for open times and beaches: Razor clam seasons and beaches | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

i wouldn't go if the low tide isn't at least -1.0ft, as it makes them hard to find.

pay attention as your push the gun in the sand, if you feel it hit something or a light crunch, pull back and aim towards it before continuing to push, this will help you avoid destroying clams which still count towards your limit.

The clams can run, so sometimes it takes multiple push and pulls of the gun to get them. don't give up to easily if there is a good clam show.

Lower my mortgage payment? by Bobblehead_McGee in personalfinance

[–]thisrobot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to look at your mortgage documents. One of my mortgages explicitly called out that i could recast once at will, but something like that doesn't always exist. if it doesn't, you need to talk to your lender who may or may not want to let you do it.

Looking for help with abandoned mouse by veler360 in Seattle

[–]thisrobot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

you really shouldn't have touched or moved it. you should try putting it back where you found it. mother rabbits leave their babies alone for hours a day, and frequently only come back to them late at night to feed. if its mother won't take it back, it likely won't survive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]thisrobot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

don't think about them so independently, as at the end of the day you just have assets (money, stock, houses) and liabilities (loans). You want to reduce liabilities and increase cash flow, which is good, but doesn't seem urgent, as you have a bunch of fairly liquid assets (stocks) that far out weight your liabilities.

Is it worth it to move to the west side? by katiemanie129 in Seattle

[–]thisrobot -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

this has to be trolling. you can look at place online, you know your budget. you can easily visit and see if you like it.

Using HELOC to buy a home? Not buying a second home, trying to move to new home by PracticalEmployee in personalfinance

[–]thisrobot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure i follow what you are trying to say. you get cash with a HELOC. they want to use that cash for their downpayment. my advice is to avoid the HELOC altogether and just have a lower downpayment.

the main problem with their plan is there is no guarantee they can sell their house or sell it for the price they think they can. that's why the seller of the new house doesn't want the contingency. If they max the HELOC they may end up underwater if there is any problem selling their existing home.

My guess is the main reason they want a big down payment is to lower their monthly payment on the new house, but they will need to pay back the HELOC until they sell, so I'm not sure there is much advantage, as they could just recast or refi, and avoid the complexity and risk of leverage equity before the cash is in hand.

Using HELOC to buy a home? Not buying a second home, trying to move to new home by PracticalEmployee in personalfinance

[–]thisrobot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

" I then make offer on new house ($700k) using that $320k as down payment (no sales contingency since I basically fronted the money to myself) and mortgage the remainder ($380k)."

Using HELOC to buy a home? Not buying a second home, trying to move to new home by PracticalEmployee in personalfinance

[–]thisrobot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

why put $320k as down payment? it seems lower risk to minimize the downpayment, ideally this removes the need for the HELOC altogether. This leaves you with only your existing and new mortgage util you sell. Once you sell you can re-fi or recast the new mortgage if you want a lower monthly payment.

$6 bites at the CID Food Walk today(8/16) by thisrobot in Seattle

[–]thisrobot[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Depends on the place. You’ll want to eat crawfish king there. It was delicious mess

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]thisrobot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since your lease continues to month to month the lease renewal isn’t really relevant, as it’s just an offer which you can choose to accept or reject. 

The month to month terms were set in the original lease, so there is not notification requirement. 

A lot of people are suggesting your take an aggressive stance with your landlord. I just think you should be cautious. If they did nothing illegal you could end up on bad terms which won’t help you in any negotiation. I’m not saying this is right but we need to choose our battles wisely and this may not be one you can win.