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ParticipantThanks for the advice and information, everyone. I was unaware about the lockbox or that showings must occur during business hours. That information will come in handy.
As it stands now, the property management company informed us the owner is unsure if they want to sell NOW but has not come to a final decision and will not likely do so in the near future. The spouse of the owner passed away recently so they are getting their estate affairs in order. If I decide to rent another unit from the same property management, they will just roll our deposit over into the unit so it will minimize the impact on my bank account having to come up with a new deposit.
As you can imagine, there is considerable inertia against moving right now because I want to avoid the disruption to my family until I know for certain the condo is close to being sold.
I wanted some guidance from fellow Piggers so that I can protect my family from strong arm tactics or potential deceptive practices from the owner or the management company. I don’t expect any nefarious behaviour on their part, but I just want to be informed of my rights nonetheless.
ParticipantThanks for the advice and information, everyone. I was unaware about the lockbox or that showings must occur during business hours. That information will come in handy.
As it stands now, the property management company informed us the owner is unsure if they want to sell NOW but has not come to a final decision and will not likely do so in the near future. The spouse of the owner passed away recently so they are getting their estate affairs in order. If I decide to rent another unit from the same property management, they will just roll our deposit over into the unit so it will minimize the impact on my bank account having to come up with a new deposit.
As you can imagine, there is considerable inertia against moving right now because I want to avoid the disruption to my family until I know for certain the condo is close to being sold.
I wanted some guidance from fellow Piggers so that I can protect my family from strong arm tactics or potential deceptive practices from the owner or the management company. I don’t expect any nefarious behaviour on their part, but I just want to be informed of my rights nonetheless.
ParticipantThanks for the advice and information, everyone. I was unaware about the lockbox or that showings must occur during business hours. That information will come in handy.
As it stands now, the property management company informed us the owner is unsure if they want to sell NOW but has not come to a final decision and will not likely do so in the near future. The spouse of the owner passed away recently so they are getting their estate affairs in order. If I decide to rent another unit from the same property management, they will just roll our deposit over into the unit so it will minimize the impact on my bank account having to come up with a new deposit.
As you can imagine, there is considerable inertia against moving right now because I want to avoid the disruption to my family until I know for certain the condo is close to being sold.
I wanted some guidance from fellow Piggers so that I can protect my family from strong arm tactics or potential deceptive practices from the owner or the management company. I don’t expect any nefarious behaviour on their part, but I just want to be informed of my rights nonetheless.
ParticipantThanks for the advice and information, everyone. I was unaware about the lockbox or that showings must occur during business hours. That information will come in handy.
As it stands now, the property management company informed us the owner is unsure if they want to sell NOW but has not come to a final decision and will not likely do so in the near future. The spouse of the owner passed away recently so they are getting their estate affairs in order. If I decide to rent another unit from the same property management, they will just roll our deposit over into the unit so it will minimize the impact on my bank account having to come up with a new deposit.
As you can imagine, there is considerable inertia against moving right now because I want to avoid the disruption to my family until I know for certain the condo is close to being sold.
I wanted some guidance from fellow Piggers so that I can protect my family from strong arm tactics or potential deceptive practices from the owner or the management company. I don’t expect any nefarious behaviour on their part, but I just want to be informed of my rights nonetheless.
ParticipantThanks for the advice and information, everyone. I was unaware about the lockbox or that showings must occur during business hours. That information will come in handy.
As it stands now, the property management company informed us the owner is unsure if they want to sell NOW but has not come to a final decision and will not likely do so in the near future. The spouse of the owner passed away recently so they are getting their estate affairs in order. If I decide to rent another unit from the same property management, they will just roll our deposit over into the unit so it will minimize the impact on my bank account having to come up with a new deposit.
As you can imagine, there is considerable inertia against moving right now because I want to avoid the disruption to my family until I know for certain the condo is close to being sold.
I wanted some guidance from fellow Piggers so that I can protect my family from strong arm tactics or potential deceptive practices from the owner or the management company. I don’t expect any nefarious behaviour on their part, but I just want to be informed of my rights nonetheless.
April 15, 2008 at 9:09 AM in reply to: Small raise, adjusted for inflation, making less than last year #187457ParticipantI give myself raises by cutting back on frivolous expenses or paying off debt. I cut back to basic cable TV($12/month…down from $50), stopped eating out as much, etc.
However, those measures can only go so far. I am now onto my 3rd employer in 6 years and with each move I was able to acheieve close to 10% bumps in pay. I don’t like the long resume but if I stayed at these companies I could only expect <3% raise each year (no bonus). Inflation just means that with each year in the same place I was making less and less money. Ultimately, the only thing that has truly paid off (literally) over the long run has been steady, slow investment in the financial markets. I don't day trade, but I do automatic investments every month. Because of this last bull run for past few years, I was able to sell some mutual funds and pay off big chunks of debt allowing me to free up more monthly cash flow. In short, cut back on expenses...use the extra cash flow to pay down debt or invest....free up more cash...continue the cycle.
"End of line."
April 15, 2008 at 9:09 AM in reply to: Small raise, adjusted for inflation, making less than last year #187475ParticipantI give myself raises by cutting back on frivolous expenses or paying off debt. I cut back to basic cable TV($12/month…down from $50), stopped eating out as much, etc.
However, those measures can only go so far. I am now onto my 3rd employer in 6 years and with each move I was able to acheieve close to 10% bumps in pay. I don’t like the long resume but if I stayed at these companies I could only expect <3% raise each year (no bonus). Inflation just means that with each year in the same place I was making less and less money. Ultimately, the only thing that has truly paid off (literally) over the long run has been steady, slow investment in the financial markets. I don't day trade, but I do automatic investments every month. Because of this last bull run for past few years, I was able to sell some mutual funds and pay off big chunks of debt allowing me to free up more monthly cash flow. In short, cut back on expenses...use the extra cash flow to pay down debt or invest....free up more cash...continue the cycle.
"End of line."
April 15, 2008 at 9:09 AM in reply to: Small raise, adjusted for inflation, making less than last year #187507ParticipantI give myself raises by cutting back on frivolous expenses or paying off debt. I cut back to basic cable TV($12/month…down from $50), stopped eating out as much, etc.
However, those measures can only go so far. I am now onto my 3rd employer in 6 years and with each move I was able to acheieve close to 10% bumps in pay. I don’t like the long resume but if I stayed at these companies I could only expect <3% raise each year (no bonus). Inflation just means that with each year in the same place I was making less and less money. Ultimately, the only thing that has truly paid off (literally) over the long run has been steady, slow investment in the financial markets. I don't day trade, but I do automatic investments every month. Because of this last bull run for past few years, I was able to sell some mutual funds and pay off big chunks of debt allowing me to free up more monthly cash flow. In short, cut back on expenses...use the extra cash flow to pay down debt or invest....free up more cash...continue the cycle.
"End of line."
April 15, 2008 at 9:09 AM in reply to: Small raise, adjusted for inflation, making less than last year #187513ParticipantI give myself raises by cutting back on frivolous expenses or paying off debt. I cut back to basic cable TV($12/month…down from $50), stopped eating out as much, etc.
However, those measures can only go so far. I am now onto my 3rd employer in 6 years and with each move I was able to acheieve close to 10% bumps in pay. I don’t like the long resume but if I stayed at these companies I could only expect <3% raise each year (no bonus). Inflation just means that with each year in the same place I was making less and less money. Ultimately, the only thing that has truly paid off (literally) over the long run has been steady, slow investment in the financial markets. I don't day trade, but I do automatic investments every month. Because of this last bull run for past few years, I was able to sell some mutual funds and pay off big chunks of debt allowing me to free up more monthly cash flow. In short, cut back on expenses...use the extra cash flow to pay down debt or invest....free up more cash...continue the cycle.
"End of line."
April 15, 2008 at 9:09 AM in reply to: Small raise, adjusted for inflation, making less than last year #187520ParticipantI give myself raises by cutting back on frivolous expenses or paying off debt. I cut back to basic cable TV($12/month…down from $50), stopped eating out as much, etc.
However, those measures can only go so far. I am now onto my 3rd employer in 6 years and with each move I was able to acheieve close to 10% bumps in pay. I don’t like the long resume but if I stayed at these companies I could only expect <3% raise each year (no bonus). Inflation just means that with each year in the same place I was making less and less money. Ultimately, the only thing that has truly paid off (literally) over the long run has been steady, slow investment in the financial markets. I don't day trade, but I do automatic investments every month. Because of this last bull run for past few years, I was able to sell some mutual funds and pay off big chunks of debt allowing me to free up more monthly cash flow. In short, cut back on expenses...use the extra cash flow to pay down debt or invest....free up more cash...continue the cycle.
"End of line."
Participantugh…..now i know remember why i rarely post.
bob2007,
i am not bitter but i am being snarky. where in my thread did i say all realtors are evil? where in my thread did i even mention the realtor in question was evil? nowhere.
on the contrary, SDA’s comments were out of line because he chose to end his counter point by declaring me a bitter renter. this phrase has now become the new class prejudice and when someone chooses to use such language it is done so with the intent to belittle and denigrate.
the open house sign is a stupid gimmick. one would hope that their realtor would use measures more savvy than a sign that reads “Pleeeease” to draw attention to a home no matter what the price.
“Your anger at the sign is an indication of a problem with your own situation.”
ummm….yeah ok, whatever you say dr. phil.
“End of line.”
ParticipantSDAappraiser,
it’s a stupid trick because deliberately misspelling please with “Pleeeease” is nothing short of a gimmick. cheap gimmicks (e.g. the sign spinners) are fine for selling cheap items like sandwiches and sunglasses but not 700K homes.
yes, the sign was effective in drawing my attention. that doesn’t mean much when I WAS WALKING!
if i am not his target auidence then enlighten me as to who is the target auidence? people that are easily swayed by cheap gimmicks?
has bitter renter come to replace white trash in the lexicon?
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ParticipantHave any of the “Powayseller” haters been quoted in bloomberg?
Stop playa-hating…
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ParticipantThe 78 should serve as the “go no further” point. I live in S. Carlsbad but my baby goes to day care in N Oceanside/Vista.
I hate everything about having to cross the 78. It is a traffic nightmare because of that damn stoplight to merge onto I-5 south. Another thing I have noticed about Oceanside, the infrastructure was clearly an afterthought when they planned the city. Power lines crossing over major thoroughfares, the lanes aren’t lined up properly, and crossing train tracks.
“End of line.”
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