There is a house that I really love that is on the market for 680k. It was built in the1800s, and while there are some updates it is still super vintage. Anyway it’s been on the market for a little over a week. Is it considered a bad offer at 640k, we let them pick the close date, and I waive any price reductions due to inspections?

Hi everyone,

I have about 4.5 yoe in a reputed Internet company. I want to move further into analytics.

A lot of my work in the current role is on spreadsheets. I am fairly good with EDA on R and Python

The only thing I lack is SQL experience. I have learnt it online, the basic queries, joins etc. This gap is hindering my chances to get an interview.

I want to build some kind of a portfolio showcasing my SQL skills. Can anyone guide me /share prototypes around this area? Thank you!

Thoughts on investing retirement accounts in a highly leveraged index fund? Would like to be more aggressive than a standard S&P 500 index fund but don’t want to pick out individual stocks. Good or bad idea?

How strong is Bain's private equity group in the Middle East? Are typical clients just sovereign funds or also intl. PE firms?

Hello Sharks,
Need some advice.

I am currently serving notice period.
I cleared 3 Tech rounds of Siemens EDA ( mentor graphics ) . After that it has been around 2 weeks and HR is saying that they are waiting for some approval due to financial year end .

Should I keep my hopes high of getting offer letter or look for opportunities somewhere else ?
Usually how much days does it take after Tech round till offer letter release ?
Thanks in advance.

I wasn’t sure if I could handle being a cop. Yesterday was a big day for me though, that’s when they pepper sprayed all of us cadets (making sure we could keep our wits about us under pressure). I lived through it. And I can do this… I know it now. :)

What should I do today, such a lazy day!

My OneNote is really disorganized and contains a lot of repetitive info that I don’t bother to look back at them. How do you organize your notes, to do(s), and review points in OneNote?

Anyone have an idea of what the comp is for a manager in national tax, specifically tax controversy?

When you guys are newly dating someone, do you have one long continuous conversation (that stops when someone goes to sleep, then pick it back up again in the morning) or exchange a few texts throughout the day and start a new convo every day?

Watching the Indian Matchmaking on Netflix. Every other minute a guy or his parents are asking for "fair skin." 🤦
PS: I am not Indian and really don't want to offend anyone, but I think this is not a positive messaging for young girls.

Now that vaccines are within sight, are you changing how you meet people? Maybe you're getting more aggressive? Maybe you want something more or less serious?

Had a question- I pulled up my I-94 form and saw that my entry date was valid till 2020 which was my old petition. After that I had applied for extension and got an approval till December 2022. Never travel back to home county during this time. Should I get the I-94 updated with latest dates or is it fine. Please let me know.

Tips for getting the most out of your admissions consultant? Starting to send essay drafts across, but worried that she’s not giving the attention to my story that might be needed. Already know some people’s opinions on consultants, politely ask that you withhold those 😅

What is the appetite for tax policies consultancy in North America?

I started lowballing and it’s working

Hello guys. Looking to see if I am getting proper rates from lenders. I am seeing Wells Fargo at 2.72% for 15-year fixed and 3.15 for 30 year fixed both with 0 points. What's everyone seeing or getting now days? ( New home purchase )

If my boyfriend pays me fair market value rent every month, can I claim this rental income and therefore take advantage of rental expense deductions and depreciation? If so, would expenses and repairs that apply to the home be counted at 50%? I started the construction for a rental dwelling in 2020 that will be on the same property, but won’t have paying renters until later this year. I’m hoping that by claiming his rental income for 2020 then I would also be able to capture those expenses.

Anyone ever purchased a property with a history of subsidence (sinkhole/foundation) incidents (even if resolved)? Was it difficult to find reasonable insurance? Is this a huge red flag or can it be okay?

Do you guys still think a housing correction is due to happen in the next year where house prices will be lower than they were 1-2 years ago?

Anyone have experience working as a real estate agent for Keller Williams or Century 21? Looking to hear opinions on which would be better for a new agent in NYC!

Any CPAs here with real estate experience?

Best HELOC lender recommendations with simple process and best rates?

I didn’t lock my rate earlier this week and they went up a lot 😭😭😭

Any real estate salesperson available for a quick chat. I just got my salesperson license(MA) and wanted to speak with someone who has gone through the same process to get a better idea on how to kick start my career in RE.

anyone own a trailer park and can provide their perspectives? worth it?

Just got a quote for a $24 per square foot for materials on a wood deck. Before labor I’d be around $4800 for a 200 sq door space. Does that sound right?

My husband and I have about $750k of combined student loan debt together (dental and law school). We are trying to buy our first home in southern CA and we’ve only talked to two lenders which essentially turned us down. Any recommendations on lenders for people with massive student loan debt, but have more than enough for a 20% down payment and can handle monthly mortgage payments?

Need advice: I have been paying my mortgage regularly through autopay. Last October, my mortgage was transferred by quicken loans to mr cooper .....

4K to rent for a single person with TC around 280? Seems a little obscene but major homebody with no debt / limited expenses. Probably not the time to buy but hate to burn the cash

I want to sell my primary residence right at the two year mark so I don't need to pay taxes on the gain. But what count as the start date? I know when I move in but don't have document to prove that. Should it be closing date? Dates on utility bills?

Hi Fishes - real estate investing newbie here. My level of knowledge is essentially at the rich dad / poor dad level. Any recommendations for best books to read / best YouTube channels to follow to get deeper knowledge? If it helps, I live and hence will probably invest in the NY/NJ area… TYIA!

Do I get copy of my lease from my property manager once it's all finalized?

Also, what are some I should expect from PM (e.g., they let me know when a showing is scheduled, they keep me posted on overall interest?)?

Thinking of dipping my toes into real estate and wanted to see if anyone has any books/ podcasts/ courses or even any tips or advice that you wish you had when you got started?

Goal is to diversify my investments past the stock market. Any help is appreciated!

Just started the binding process of a property. Please send me good advices on how to make the next month less terrible!
-first time home buyer
-3.5% down (using PMI and 401k. Don’t judge me pls) though dad could help out some shape or form