Mindy Nicol
Guest requesting full refund due to rain
A guest just contacted me asking for a full refund for her week’s stay. She was due to arrive today. She claims there is rain in the forecast for the next 5 days and also that it is too dangerous to drive. My cancella...
David Dachtera
Fully Developed Lots, Build New Homes?
Hi, Folks,In searching Zillow yesterday, I came up with some lots in an unfinished subdivision. I drove out there last evening and yes, the utilities are in and the lots are fully developed - paved streets, street lig...
Ken Sanders
Bitcoin-Rich, Income-Poor — Mortgage Still Possible?
I’m a long-term Bitcoin investor looking to purchase a new primary residence. Since I have no demonstrable income, and don’t want to liquidate my holdings due to tax implications, I was planning on getting a Bitcoin-b...
Jeff N.
Business Flights Cross Country Turbulence Fears
This is off RE topic, but since we have a lot of professionals on here and I noticed a few pilots I'm hoping to get some insight on the gravity of my fears.
I travel a lot with my company, including flights cross-cou...
Isaac S.
Why does BP remove a post?
I understand that there are rules, and I believe the rules were not violated, but, if they were...no explanation was offered.
I am not sure I am interested in contributing anymore time to this site if a thread and/o...
Paul Wolfson
House hacking in Los Angeles with a family
My family and I are looking to purchase a SFR in the LA area, preferable in Valencia or Thousand Oaks. We are looking for 3 or 4 bd houses in the 600-650k price range. We have enough for 20% down, but perhaps there ar...
Taylor Westfall
Buy while in military training or wait and use VA loan
I am currently in flight school at Fort Rucker, AL. I have roughly 6-8 months left. When I finish here my girlfriend and I will be moving to Texas. I am trying to decide whether I should buy something in Texas now wit...
Account Closed
Predictions for the Philadelphia market
Right now the Philadelphia market feels inflated especially in neighborhoods like Kensington. Do you think Philly is overinflated or not? Why?
Will Barnard
Colleague requests
I get a lot of colleague requests and sometimes, someone will not leave any message, just the request twelfth. When that happens, I click to see their profile from the request before I accept as I want to see who they...
Virginia Jones
Roth vs. traditional - Need help on which strategy is best
I've been listening to the "FIRE" community stating that it's best to max out pre-tax accounts and when you retire early, doing the conversions over to a Roth. This is assuming you will have a low enough income to be ...