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carmen_b
07-19-2022, 07:35 AM
I am one of the greedy landlords except I'm actually not that greedy.
I have kept mine pretty fairly priced ( a little under market ) to keep long term people in it.

Even though I know I'll probably lose value in my main property I need the market to soften a little to upgrade it.
I most likely will sell in 2023 and get something nicer .
I've held my first property for 14 years ! It was probably time for an upgrade 4-5 years ago but laziness kicked in I guess haha.


Ikr? The nerve of those greedy landlords.
I saw this same scenario play out in 2008, and back in the late 80's.
I'm going to sit back and watch these landlords crash and burn.

I'm stacking so I can do what I did during the last 2 recessions. Sweep in and get a high end apt for 1/4th of the price that they are currently wanting for them.
And that converted shopping cart?
No words.
Despicable.

carmen_b
07-19-2022, 07:38 AM
J's sister said my AirBnB was " filthy " haha.

I guess when you tell people " you can use this for free but housekeeping doesn't come for the comped stays " .............. they expect magic fairies to come ?
I'm not sure.
Grab sheets dumb ass and make your own bed ( the guests followed all check out instructions which includes to pull the sheets off any used beds ).

miss.a.p1600
07-19-2022, 08:52 AM
He used a lot of that time to talk shit about his weird family ( it always throws us off when they are here haha ).
Oh well . His Dad is just getting weirder but I am seeing HUGE depression signs and told J to talk to his family about getting his mental health evaluated.
He is doing the standard depression stuff ( hiding out in his house and not having a life ).
Since I have been stuck IN it myself I wanted to explain to J how important it is to have help getting out .

So we are out eating this expensive dinner and I don't think he asked me a single questions about my day , if I looked forward to the weekend, ect. !
^ That said ( with J being distracted and not being the *best* date ) it was still nice to have some time to ourselves.

Girl I’d rather talk shit about weird family than have L spring his custody struggles and say stupid shit like “I think I’m going to take custody of my son” on our nice fancy date.

Why tf are you taking about custody of your son on OUR romantic date?!?

Total romance killer.

Then me having to take the long way home dreading it all and on the verge of hitting up my sugar daddy.

carmen_b
07-19-2022, 09:04 AM
^ For me ...... " Full " custody means " Fully Packed and U-Haul on Way ".
No.
If your ex lives in town , is alive, and is able bodied, your daughter will be there 50% of the time minimum.
If the ex dies it would solve our being " stuck " geographically issue.
That might make it ok for full time !

I would be turned off too. I'd be offended if J brought that up unless his ex had moved or had a health scare .
I'm not sure it does any good to *say* you don't like the idea of full time kids until it is actually a real possibility.
Your dude probably doesn't want to hear " I would hate having the kid/s here full time ".
I would hold back verbally.
Hopefully your dude won't take it that far.

indiegirl
07-19-2022, 09:41 PM
Ugh I want a snuggie still. I'm waiting until I earn enough free Honey rewards points to get it for free on Amazon.


My warm future
https://i.ibb.co/fYv6Pc9/Screen-Shot-2022-07-19-at-9-40-46-PM.png (https://imgbb.com/)

JGB2009
07-20-2022, 06:17 AM
I wanna cam so bad but I put that on the back burner for now. I'm focusing on a vanilla gig and affiliate marketing for now. If that don't work out the way I plan then I will return to camming.

Marina Starr
07-20-2022, 06:44 AM
You could do some cam if possible?

Cannot sell pussy full time!



I wanna cam so bad but I put that on the back burner for now. I'm focusing on a vanilla gig and affiliate marketing for now. If that don't work out the way I plan then I will return to camming.

PhatGirlDynomite!!!
07-20-2022, 11:52 AM
You could do some cam if possible?

Cannot sell pussy full time!

Exactly! Unless you want to start cleansing the internet of your presence, then just do it two days a week. But keep the same schedule for consistency.

Dreamqueen
07-20-2022, 12:17 PM
I am one of the greedy landlords except I'm actually not that greedy.
I have kept mine pretty fairly priced ( a little under market ) to keep long term people in it.

Even though I know I'll probably lose value in my main property I need the market to soften a little to upgrade it.
I most likely will sell in 2023 and get something nicer .
I've held my first property for 14 years ! It was probably time for an upgrade 4-5 years ago but laziness kicked in I guess haha.

If you're charging under market then I wouldn't call that greedy either.
I'm talking about price gouging for the sake of it.
I just read that someone's rent increased $600, and they are already paying $2800.

When rents go up, yet nothing ever gets fixed, I have a problem with that.
Add to that the economy right now.
It's one thing when money was flowing out of everyone's asshole, but it's simply not the case right now.
I got yet ANOTHER email yesterday from the apt in San Diego, asking me if I'm still interested.
I see exactly what they are doing.
I'm sure they're trying to fill all of the units before the crash.
I'm holding tight in these ruby slippers, because I have time on my side.

carmen_b
07-20-2022, 01:43 PM
^ Being ethical is the right thing to do. It's someones home even it's temporary.
Letting repairs sit there undone is not ok.

carmen_b
07-20-2022, 01:49 PM
I think I might have to head North again. It is SO hot here .
I'm just feeling so miserable all the time.
Im considering it.
I wish I could lure my partner up there a couple days next week so I could do a longer trip.

( casts a lure for partner ...... I bet I can think of something to get him up there )

indiegirl
07-20-2022, 02:03 PM
Just noticed the first 3 letters of my my license plate spell CEO….I prolly look like I’m a massive douchebag to people bahahaha. I’m not paying for a custom designed plate number every year so I’m gonna be that d-bag driving around hahaha

SnuffleUffleGrass
07-20-2022, 08:38 PM
It's a lovely Schadenfraude Summer ova here...lol......

Dreamqueen
07-21-2022, 02:00 AM
I think I might have to head North again. It is SO hot here .
I'm just feeling so miserable all the time.
Im considering it.
I wish I could lure my partner up there a couple days next week so I could do a longer trip.

( casts a lure for partner ...... I bet I can think of something )

Preaching to the choir over here.
It's the middle of the night, and still over 100 degrees.
I sweat all throughout the night, and all day.
It's an oppressive kind of heat.
My ac never drops my place down below 80.
Yuck.
Haven't been able to open a window since April.
3 More months of this?
Yeah, no.

carmen_b
07-21-2022, 08:48 AM
^ It seems excessive almost to leave next week when it takes 5 hours to drive to higher elevation ........ I'm probably doing it though.
I want my partner to join those two days so I can make a week long trip of it. :)

JGB2009
07-21-2022, 08:56 AM
This morning I logged into my personal skype account and I seen where a few guys I once knew messaged me. Don't know what made them think I would even consider responding back.

carmen_b
07-21-2022, 09:09 AM
^ Probably just hope haha .

whirlerz
07-21-2022, 10:24 AM
This's my newest 'baby', yes love me some cacti, it stuck me tho, bunny ear cactus
57503

JenniferNorth
07-21-2022, 11:36 AM
I am thinking of getting therapy through BetterHelp or another online platform, because there's not a lot of therapists out by me, and I really want to have a professional to talk to sometimes. I don't know how good any of those platforms are, though.

Dreamqueen
07-21-2022, 02:09 PM
^ Being ethical is the right thing to do. It's someones home even it's temporary.
Letting repairs sit there undone is not ok.

Agreed.
We had a wonderful pest control company that took care of all the creepy crawlers.
This new owner cancelled them.
They told all of us residents to take turns doing it ourselves.
Um, yeah, no.
My neighbor showed me the welts on her body from the mosquitos.
There are also 7 ft rattle snakes, knats, etc.
Good times.::)

LoveyD
07-22-2022, 08:37 AM
Hey gals, just a heads-up...I got the 4th vaccine and a few days later I am having dizzy spells and. Vertigo. The other day at Target I had to sit down while I spoke with the pharmacist. I read this is a side effect and it's my immune response to the vaccine. Feeling better today and it has been improving but I just wanted to give you all a heads up. I was told to rest. Drinking lots of water and taking vitamins.

whirlerz
07-22-2022, 09:01 AM
I hear Gatorade helps too^
I had a 3rd dose (J&J previously)..
It hit me hard, but ok now of course

LoveyD
07-22-2022, 09:05 AM
Thank you for that ^ this is bizarre. I had the usual pain in my arm for 2 days but it wasn't even that bad. I don't feel sick. Just dizzy! Like when I lay down, the room spins.

Glad you're okay! I'll try the Gatorade.

Dreamqueen
07-22-2022, 10:08 AM
57505
57506

It's comical at this point.
Only, nobody's laughing.

SnuffleUffleGrass
07-22-2022, 12:30 PM
Paperwork. How I hate thee

carmen_b
07-22-2022, 01:27 PM
NO fucking way.
I'd buy an Astro Van and live in it if I worked nearby hahaha.


57505
57506

It's comical at this point.
Only, nobody's laughing.

carmen_b
07-22-2022, 01:29 PM
J went out with me on a job this morning.
I find it so adorable he is willing to help me like that.
His part is something I usually pay someone $200 for so I wanted to take him to a NICE dinner ( kind of skys the limit ) but he wanted pizza and beer haha.
Adorable. I asked my ex to do this certification and he wouldn't ( boo ) even though the person doing that part is on site for 30-45 minutes only.
I made $150 extra on the job with his help.
It was an hour away so we got to ride together too.

kimbe
07-22-2022, 01:35 PM
^That's great! A "real" man would choose pizza&beer over fine dining anytime ;)

carmen_b
07-22-2022, 01:37 PM
^ Right ? Thanks for leaving me with that +$150 J you know I'll fun spending it anyway. :)

kimbe
07-22-2022, 01:41 PM
^ Right ? Thanks for leaving me with that +$150 J you know I'll fun spending it anyway. :)
Yup, guys happy with casual dining and BJ's are the easiest to cope with ;)

carmen_b
07-22-2022, 01:47 PM
^ That's my dude in a nutshell lol.

kimbe
07-22-2022, 01:49 PM
^ Guess we're in the same boat..

AChildOfBoredom
07-22-2022, 02:25 PM
57505
57506

It's comical at this point.
Only, nobody's laughing.

For 250 square feet? My mortgage is less than that, and this is a two story house plus sub level, garage, and a back house. This is why we’ll all pitch in for food and utilities, but I absolutely will not charge rent to these girls living here.

LoveyD
07-22-2022, 10:24 PM
^^ I know where that is!

Rent here is ridiculous. I used to live in a 1 br by the bay for $950/ a month! It's crazy now!

indiegirl
07-23-2022, 07:35 AM
Customer last night requested to facetime because another woman scammed him with her appearance versus photos. C'mon ladies, who are you fooling when the door opens? They can easily still walk away if they don't like what they see. Anyways, he said I looked like a supermodel when we met. GIRLLL, that's a stretch bahahaha. Maybe I'm too hard on myself. I don't really care about my appearance like I used to when I was in my early 20's. lolll

carmen_b
07-23-2022, 07:48 AM
^ I would tell my massage guys “ you are free to walk if my photos are fake “.

I hate pre-booking pickiness. Ew.

indiegirl
07-23-2022, 07:52 AM
^ I would tell my massage guys “ you are free to walk if my photos are fake “.

I hate pre-booking pickiness. Ew.

I know, the facetime thing SUCKS. I have to use my personal line just to face time instead of google voice.

carmen_b
07-23-2022, 10:56 AM
^ Yes it's so creepy.
I think they are just being difficult.

When you think about it .... why would a lady waste THEIR time since the guy could literally just leave after meeting without buying ( and they would be in their right to if pictures were old or fake ). These dudes are just SO difficult sometimes. Club guys too though ugh.

Dreamqueen
07-23-2022, 01:27 PM
NO fucking way.
I'd buy an Astro Van and live in it if I worked nearby hahaha.

I'm listening.
Tell me more.


For 250 square feet? My mortgage is less than that, and this is a two story house plus sub level, garage, and a back house. This is why we’ll all pitch in for food and utilities, but I absolutely will not charge rent to these girls living here.

That's what prices SHOULD be.
If your roommates ever complain, show them this.

^^ I know where that is!

Rent here is ridiculous. I used to live in a 1 br by the bay for $950/ a month! It's crazy now!

Crazy right?
My apt in Encinitas was $1350 for a small 1 bedroom, and I thought that was too much.
It was in 2001/2002, and it was during the last scalping of America.
In 2008, it all came crashing down, as we all know.
Biding my time for a replay.

carmen_b
07-23-2022, 02:35 PM
I want this day to move along. :)
I want us to get to the restaurant well before it gets loud and crowded.
I sent J a note saying if was ready by 3:50 I'd blow him before we leave.
You've got to throw good offers out there right ?

carmen_b
07-23-2022, 07:32 PM
^ He was ready early obviously .....

:)

AChildOfBoredom
07-23-2022, 10:15 PM
If your roommates ever complain, show them this.

Nobody here complains. Most of them know the cost of rent. L was renting a place with her sister until her sister moved in with her fiancé. Seeing as we already spent 95% of our free time together anyhow, just as well she should live here.

The Irish woman lived in a pre-furnished apartment. The area she lived here suddenly became trendy and prices spiked. She’d have had to find a place and buy or rent furniture. That was about the same time the flight attendant decided to move back to Texas and take a job with the airline which let her which let her go home every night. She didn’t want to pay to ship the furniture she had bought, so I bought it from her, and the Irish woman had an already furnished place to live in again, plus a room to herself.

S and her girlfriend will be moving back into their old room in August. We put L’s furniture in there when she moved in, so they’ll be using that. The girlfriend’s uncle owned some apartment buildings, and he gave them a great deal on a place. He’s had some health issues though, and sold off some assets, including the building they lived in. New management was going to spike their monthly rent an insane amount.

The Amish girl was being pushed into a marriage she didn’t want, so she ran away. She was on the verge of giving up and going back to an ultra insular community where she’d have been more or less been a pariah. So, she has a place to live, a room to herself, and a support network which includes people who have some understanding of where she’s coming from, people who can help her navigate her way through the ‘English’ world, and people willing to vest the emotional labor she requires.

New girl was in the foster care system and that’s rough. From the ages of 5 to 18, she either lived with foster families who wouldn’t commit to her or group care… most of that time in group care. I tried to foster her, but was rejected. She moved in here after she turned 18. She took up a space attached to the garage which the previous owners of this house had set up for AirBNB guests and such. It’s small… not really intended to be lived in long term… but she doesn’t have much stuff and she likes it. She gets her own living space, bathroom (also tiny… you could use the toilet, brush your teeth, and shower all at the same time in it), and gets to be in a place where she’s wanted, and she’s so much more happy and vibrant now. The Amish girl helped her get a job with the airline, so she’ll be starting off as a baggage handler this week. I offered to buy her leggings and/or lightweight military-style cargo pants (I’d been a baggage handler and refueler before, so I know that line of work), and it was nice this time around because she didn’t complain… I did the same for the Amish girl when she started… she didn’t like the cargo pants because they were “too militaristic” and the leggings were “too immodest”, but after about a month of doing that job in the Summer in blue jeans, she had a change of heart.

Life here isn’t perfect by any means, but they appreciate what they’ve got here. And I appreciate them being here.

I’ve been trying that Bigo Live app, mostly streaming my impromptu jam sessions with K. I was supposed to play a show tonight in Charlotte, but that ended up getting canceled because the venue had some issues with the Fire Marshall, so we decided to do an impromptu streaming show, and I also set up to go live on TikTok and Bigo Live. I think the followers I had on Bigo Live were caught off guard… there was already content on TikTok about performing metal and grindcore/powerviolence music, but not on Bigo.

seashell
07-23-2022, 10:40 PM
I just discovered Mad Men, super late to the party... how is this so good?!

kimbe
07-24-2022, 01:00 AM
When we drove home this week from our escape to higher elevation (lower temperatures!) I gave T some serious road head. Lol, he had to eventually pull over twice ;)

I find myself giving more road head now, it hasn't been a favorite for any of us, I think it's to cramped, unless we drive my truck, not sure about him, but he always worries about any mess in his car..

Gingerteacup
07-24-2022, 02:02 AM
My love for that show, and Don Draper....oh man! The set design, the costuming. If you are into geeking out over costume design, there is a blog by Tom and Lorenzo in whihc they analysed costumes in Mad Men episodes. Bliss for a history and fashion geek!

Gingerteacup
07-24-2022, 02:03 AM
I just discovered Mad Men, super late to the party... how is this so good?!

My love for that show, and Don Draper....oh man! The set design, the costuming. If you are into geeking out over costume design, there is a blog by Tom and Lorenzo in whihc they analysed costumes in Mad Men episodes. Bliss for a history and fashion geek!

carmen_b
07-24-2022, 07:08 AM
^ OMG yes to Mad Men.
Don can bend me over anytime ...........

carmen_b
07-24-2022, 07:11 AM
ChildOfBoredom :
Do you give these ladies heavily discounted rent ?
That is really so amazing of you !

AChildOfBoredom
07-24-2022, 11:18 AM
ChildOfBoredom :
Do you give these ladies heavily discounted rent ?
That is really so amazing of you !

We all pitch in for food and utilities. I don’t charge rent - I don’t need them to pay my mortgage for me.

whirlerz
07-25-2022, 06:16 AM
We all pitch in for food and utilities. I don’t charge rent - I don’t need them to pay my mortgage for me.

Quickly moves down there.. ^
Kidding