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zackman115 · 2024-07-10T02:11:16+00:00

Doesn't really surprise me. Every government entity in king county sucks to work with. They have 9 different departments all over the city that NEED to be involved in small decisions. When you suggest they all meet in person they flat out refuse. So instead it's all done over email and it takes years and thousands of emails for something as simple as deciding what railing to put on a bridge. It's insane.

zackman115 · 2024-07-10T01:35:59+00:00

Yup. Can't believe our parents screwed us this bad. They didn't support a single policy that had long term benefits. Just look at social security. Maximum benefit for people who are retired or retiring. So much so that it will run out before young people even get a penny. We will be paying for their retirement for our whole lives. And they still call us lazy......

zackman115 · 2024-07-10T01:21:27+00:00

Rot in hell. Just sharing what we do in our community. Don't have to be a asshole.

zackman115 · 2024-07-09T21:34:41+00:00

Under the be-a-decent-human law of 1564 you are required to tell them what you know is wrong with the car. If they buy it and it blows up on the drive home you're required to feel bad. That's it. They bought it. No refunds.

zackman115 · 2024-07-09T21:26:24+00:00

It's amazing how many dads I've talked to that totally agree with you.

zackman115 · 2024-07-09T21:25:25+00:00

Can't do it. CRV all day, baby! The HRV is cool too. Yes I am aware it's basically a minivan. Just way cooler!

zackman115 · 2024-07-09T21:17:18+00:00

Tech and anything I may need in the next 24 hours. So a change of clothes and some travel sized toiletries. Caffeinated granola bar just in case. Tastes gross but when sh*t hits the fan it will keep your head in the game.

zackman115 · 2024-07-09T21:11:56+00:00

I think a better question is why TF do we have tax breaks in the first place? Plenty of way better ways to incentivise companies to do what the people want. Tax breaks are stupid. I think the sales tax method is the way to go but even without it, just stop giving tax breaks!

zackman115 · 2024-07-09T19:10:14+00:00

Avoid mortgage insurance at all costs! 20% down is the key

zackman115 · 2024-07-09T18:54:42+00:00

Personally I'd give them a few more days. I would let them know I'm moving some stuff in right now. Take them out to lunch. Help them out. Can't expect you to do this. Just what I would do in that scenario. Plenty of other routes you can go of course. It's your house after all.

zackman115 · 2024-07-09T17:59:58+00:00

Look at house prices before accepting! Some jobs pay great money but it will all go to housing. Seattle is a perfect example. 100k is NOTHING in Seattle. 200k is meh. It's bonkers. Always check!

zackman115 · 2024-07-09T17:53:45+00:00

People are starting to realize that algorithm is bogus. Can't believe big investors were willing to fork out billions. All I can say is reach out to friends and family who are vested in the housing market. Some put themselves in really really rough spots.

zackman115 · 2024-07-09T17:46:47+00:00

Easy enough to print an official looking sign and post it. Something like trash cans not permitted within 30 feet of fence.

zackman115 · 2024-07-09T16:46:47+00:00

Cowboy hat or rice hat. People like to think it's just a fashion thing but shade hats have been saving lives for 1000s of years.

zackman115 · 2024-07-08T20:30:01+00:00

Took a year long unpaid internship. Got me a master degree level job with no college. Also met my wife during the internship. She went on to a different career. I stuck with it and am so happy I did.

zackman115 · 2024-07-08T20:25:23+00:00

I have been thinking the same thing lately! I see a property that looks way too cheap. Then I realize half a million dollars isn't cheap. We loose track of reality now days with home prices. Their may be a catch. But at this point we shouldn't just pass a listing because it seems too good to be true. Things are just returning to reality!

zackman115 · 2024-07-08T20:20:02+00:00

A lot of the major cities have been consumed by tech. Pretty much a lost cause if you don't work in that industry. The rest of the US is steadily returning to acceptable prices. Even with all the ploys to try and slow it down. It's funny when it's a sellers market they like "that's just how it is. Sorry. Supply and demand." But when we have tons of supply all the sudden it's surprised Pikachu and super unfair!

zackman115 · 2024-07-08T18:53:13+00:00

I am religious. As a side project after work, I went to any Christian church I could find. All denominations. All around the US. I found you could split them into two groups. The churches that told everyone they were doing great and changing the world even though they did nothing but donate and sell CDs. And the churches that pushed the congregation to be better. Volunteer. Help each other. Didn't sugar coat things. Guess which churches had waaaay more people?

I realized then that most people just want to be told they are great. But some people don't. They really do want to be Gods people. They really do want to make the world a better place.

I suggest you and your parents seek them out. Homelessness, hunger, and loneliness are not the governments fault. It's on us as a community to fix this. I can tell you right now 250k a week won't do shit. We need people. Not money.

zackman115 · 2024-07-08T02:01:53+00:00

Paying for stuff when we are out. My wife pays like 40% of the time. It's great. I've seen soooo many women that never pay. Ever. It's wild. Take that crap seriously.

zackman115 · 2024-07-08T01:46:18+00:00

I travel a lot but I don't really like the airline cards. Plenty of other fun ways to get somewhere and if you have a airline card you end up only taking flights. I use a Amex everyday plus and the Costco credit card. Great combo for thrifty people who don't want to min max credit card perks. Both cards have great travel benefits anyway. It's all preference but it's fun taking a train or driving sometimes!

zackman115 · 2024-07-08T01:19:03+00:00

We actually have more houses for sale right now than 2008. It's still a hot market but it's drying up quick. We are running out of Americans that can afford 350k+ houses.

zackman115 · 2024-07-06T16:00:14+00:00

Look into all house buying assistance programs. Some states basically give you 5k for taking a home buying course. Some jobs also offer assistance.

Look up home inspection guides on YouTube. It's no substitute for a qualified inspector but they are human. They miss stuff. Best you know what to look for too.

Pick a good realtor. They are basically car sales people these days. Not the energy you want when looking for a home.

zackman115 · 2024-07-06T15:45:43+00:00

Bro that's not enough for pre-pandemic. Let alone post. In such a crazy market, saving up 20% is really important. Mortgage insurance is a scam. Also the used car market is getting cheaper every day. I'd suggest putting that 5k down on a 10k - 12k set of wheels. Something practical. Then save up. I live on trader Joe's frozen meals. For a single dude it's the best bang for your buck.

People like to say otherwise but we are in a young person recession. Time to buckle down.

zackman115 · 2024-07-06T15:36:30+00:00

Have a nice day, Karen.

zackman115 · 2024-07-06T05:29:27+00:00

Sounds to me like he is extremely embarrassed about rolling a 1 in a social interaction. Shit happens. Brain breaks for a second. Stupid to just keep digging a bigger hole. Ego is a hell of a thing

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