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Posted: 2/14/2024 7:32:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How do Tankless compare to Tank, as far as long term reliability? CMOS In theory….they should last a bit longer. In reality, about the same. With soft water, both tank and tankless will last much longer. |
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Posted: 2/14/2024 12:22:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes. Sure it can be cleaned but who actually bothers to do that? Tankless water heaters don't save money. They save space. Ummm....I do.  I clean mine once a year, and it is super simple.People also neglect traditional tank style heaters as well, so I understand. I love tankless, and gas fired heat.....ahhh. Those are must haves for me in any home moving forward. |
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Posted: 2/14/2024 12:25:47 PM EDT
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OP - look into ICF construction. Insulated Concrete Forms. The R value is insane, it can go up fast if the footprint is simple, and you've got a "bulletproof" house. Not necessarily cheap but if you can put the forms up and pour them yourself it would save quite a bit. The key is to have many hands on deck, and shore corners so you don't have any blowouts during the pour. You'll also want to vibrate from the inside (I think you can rent the tool, it's an immersion style vibration directly into the concrete) and not just on the outside of the forms. Costs up front may not be worth what you save in utilities if you don't plan to be there over 10 years or so....
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Posted: 3/10/2024 2:47:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you mind sending me an IM to tell me where this is? I'd like to take a look. CMOS I messaged you. Sorry for the delay. |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 4:13:26 PM EDT
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You might consider a Quonset hut home on a slab.
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Posted: 3/11/2024 4:41:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You might consider a Quonset hut home on a slab. https://www.steelmasterusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/5a419802.f10.webp Any idea of the cost/sq-FT for that type of construction? CMOS |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 5:31:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any idea of the cost/sq-FT for that type of construction? CMOS Hard to insulate effectively. Terrible resale value. Poor use of space. Harder to frame the inside. Hard to keep from leaking. I wouldn’t go that route. Those style buildings are nice for open storage of stuff you are trying to keep out of the weather. |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 5:33:02 PM EDT
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How much is in your 401k? Don't answer. Read up on the rule of 55.
How much in investments and liquid assets do you have? Don't answer that either. If these things are substantial, go see a wealth manager. I should have done this sooner, but still ended up in pretty good shape from making solid investments. I am retiring this year at 59, most likely. I could have retired last year. A work at home gig a friend is running is coming up on the market soon, that could be pretty sweet, so that may change. (Also I are a tech/high-tech/engineering dude.) 
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Posted: 4/13/2024 7:18:55 AM EDT
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it doesn't matter how well you protect your water line to the house, the water supplier will put the meter barely below ground;
yes, it sometimes has a risk of freezing. |
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Posted: 4/13/2024 7:32:25 AM EDT
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RV w/ full Thousand Trails membership bought out of an estate.
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Posted: 4/13/2024 7:49:42 AM EDT
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Medical. Most people dont think abiut this but you don't want to be too far from emergency and long term care medical. It all costs a ton of money too...
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Posted: 4/13/2024 12:45:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Medical. Most people dont think abiut this but you don't want to be too far from emergency and long term care medical. It all costs a ton of money too... This is another reason why I'm going for the "low cost living" route. All I need is about 800 sq/ft and I'm good. CMOS |
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Posted: 4/13/2024 4:47:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is another reason why I'm going for the "low cost living" route. All I need is about 800 sq/ft and I'm good. CMOS Made any decisions yet? |
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Posted: 4/13/2024 6:46:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Made any decisions yet? Nowhere near ready to do that. Still gathering information. CMOS |
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Posted: 4/13/2024 7:10:11 PM EDT
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Is 59 early retirement?
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Posted: 4/13/2024 9:44:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is 59 early retirement? The current "Full Retirment Age" to collect social security is 67 years old. You could consider anything less than age 67 as early retirement. |
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