All Forum Posts by: George M.

@Chris Breezy

Hey Chris,

In addition to the benefits already outlined above, the 457 has no penalties for early withdrawal which is more flexible than the 401k. You would have to pay income tax since it is considered deferred compensation, but no 10% early withdrawal penalty.

There are also some tax deduction phase outs when your income hits a certain level. Contributions could be used to get your AGI under those thresholds and qualify for the deduction.

@Billy Smith

I bonds are a solid pickup right now for small amounts (10k max purchase per person per year). Boring is exciting.

@Tina Lee

Engineering, IT, cyber security, nursing. In demand careers with low barrier to entry

Could also try this

https://www.amazon.com/Mohawk-Finishing-Products-M320-0007-Stick-Light/dp/B00BOTXIBY/ref=asc_df_B00BOTXIBY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241964178700&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=734670541236204422&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004624&hvtargid=pla-464585117698&psc=1

Hopefully the link works

Blinds are $25. Just put in a new blind. Is someone not going to rent the place because a blind doesn’t match?

@Jon Spisak

It’s very street specific, as is the case with most locations in a city. “Out of control with crime” seems like a misrepresentation of the area.

@Andy Sabisch

+1 for cleanup. So many buckets…but for the right application it can’t be beat. I also pitch my rollers. Not worth it for a couple bucks.

@Kristopher Jarreau

I picked up a Graco X5 on sale over Independence Day. Very pleased after painting a stairwell. It worked really well because I could add extensions that allowed me to reach the high point in a curved stairwell which would have otherwise required scaffolding. Ceiling and walls got blasted the same color (otherwise scaffolding would have been required to cut in).

Just be aware that overspray will cover everything and it’s great for certain applications but not everything. I’m still going to roll walls inside units.

@Amanda Schneider. Negotiate or walk. Or both. You still have options until the closing is final.

I consider myself a savvy investor. I have completed many deals and own many investment properties. Some I self manage (for my enjoyment), others are through a PM (my time is very valuable).

My agent has provided way more value than they cost. Off market deals, contractor networking, feedback on when I’m pushing too hard, feedback on when I’m not asking for enough. Sure you can write it off as “you’re not as savvy as you think”. You’re right, I’m not. That’s why I pay a specialist who does this every single day to close deals.