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[Wrex]

Getting over our heads without a steady source of income is a bad idea. If we could get a job, then maaaaaaybe. It's still traceable though.

[LordBucket]

Getting over our heads without a steady source of income is a bad idea.

If you check current status and scroll down to income and expenses, you'll see that you actually do have roughly a $200/month positive cashflow right now.

Anyway, I'm not seeing much in the way of votes on what to do. Will check back in later tonight.

[GreatWyrmGold]

I vote we invest in the house. The rent should cover the mortgage and then some.

[Dracken]

Find out stans last name,then search local police and jail websites for anybody with his last name and him as family.

[Thecard]

Find out stans last name,then search local police and jail websites for anybody with his last name and him as family.

That could work, if he's done something illegal (fingers crossed he has!).  Plain Google-ing might work too.

[GreatWyrmGold]

I wouldn't put too much faith in Google. Apparently, I share a name with some Canadian guy who got murdered, despite being neither Canadian nor murdered.

[Thecard]

I wouldn't put too much faith in Google. Apparently, I share a name with some Canadian guy who got murdered, despite being neither Canadian nor murdered.

Right.  However, I'm guessing whatever Stan did was big/bad, and probably made him more popular than you.  I mean no offense, but you've only been not-Canadian and not-murdered.
We can also ask Gilbert.  He seems to know.

[GreatWyrmGold]

I wouldn't put too much faith in Google. Apparently, I share a name with some Canadian guy who got murdered, despite being neither Canadian nor murdered.

Right.  However, I'm guessing whatever Stan did was big/bad, and probably made him more popular than you.  I mean no offense, but you've only been not-Canadian and not-murdered.
We can also ask Gilbert.  He seems to know.

Where did you see something suggesting that Stan was more notable than, say, me? AFAICT, Stan's mostly been quiet,

[LordBucket]

The house deal sounds good. I suggest we buy it.

It's a TRAP!

to go for the second house or not to go for it?
I'm sitting on the metaphorical fence.

Getting over our heads without a steady source of income is a bad idea.

Morning, January 13, 2013

You debate with yourself at great length whether to buy the house. Eventually you call up your property manager.


Michael, your property manager, now has a name and an avatar

You: "Hey, Michael...about that house..."

Micheal: "Hi, Bob. Glad you called. Do you want to go ahead?"

You: "...I think I'm going to have to pass on this one. I appreciate that you're looking for properties for me, and I'm totally in the market for good deals...but I'm just not feeling this one."

Micheal: "That's no problem. Not every deal is for everybody. Can you give me a better idea of what exactly you're looking for so I can be sure to only run things by you that you'd be willing to consider?"

You: "Well, the real problem is just the amount of money involved and the loan. I'm just not comfortable taking on that kind of debt. I'm not sure I'd even be approved for it anyway. I understand the deal makes sense on paper, but I'm just not interested in taking on that kind of risk right now."

Micheal: "So...less expensive properties, then?"

You: "Yeah. That could work. Like the house you're managing for me now. I bought that outright for cash. No loans, and if anything goes bad, I have nothing to lose beyond my investment. I think I'm comfortable with that. But carrying a hundred thousand dollar loan for decades...that's just too much right now. Maybe someday, but not right now."

Micheal: "I understand. That will exclude you from a lot of possible deals, but I can keep you in mind if anything smaller comes up. Properties of that sort are rare, but they do come up every now and then. I'll let you know the next time I see one."

You: "Great. Thanks."

Find out stans last name,then search local police and jail websites for anybody with his last name and him as family.

You call up Gilbert.

Gilbert: "Hey, Bob. What's up? Find another swapmeet you want to go to?"

You: "No, I was just wondering about Stan. What's his last name?"

Gilbert: "Clark. Why?"

You: "Oh, no reason. I was just going to do a google search to try to find out more about him."

Gilbert: "Oh. I think he has a facebook account. Hang on...I've got it somewhere...yeah. Here you go."


Gilbert gives you Stan's facebook name and you look him up. You find a bunch of pictures showing a broad cross section of activities. A picture of him drinking from a beer bong at a party...a picture of him at that same party passed out on the couch with penises drawn on his face...a few pictures of him walking a labrador retriever...a few formal pictures in a tux at somebody's wedding...a couple pictures of, oh...this is interesting: there's a picture of him with Clara. He's wearing an australian duster, cowboy boots and a fedora and she's dressed up in full-on goth-girl mode. They're standing back to back in front of an old style payphone booth with their arms crossed. The post is dated two years ago, so apparently they've known each other for a while.

Interesting. But not exactly incriminating.

You do a few google searches for his name, but unfortunately there are about a dozen Stan Clark's. An attorney, a restaurant chain owner, a composer...nothing that looks like your Stan.


While you're searching you hear your mother walk into the room. You quickly open up a new browser  tab so she won't be able to see what's on your screen. It would be harmless enough for her to know you're looking at a friend's facebook page...but you decide to be discrete about it anyway. Along that line, it occurs to you that it might be a good idea to get a computer for your room rather than using the one shared by the entire family. While you consider this your mother mentions that she had a talk with your father last night. She's happy to have you staying at home, but apparently your father mentioned that he thought since you won the lottery...and they're paying for you to attend school...maybe you could be pitching in and at least paying a little rent. She explains that she told him that you're wisely investing the money in funds and things rather than blowing it all partying, and that she really believes you're doing the right thing. After all, it would be silly to have such an opportunity, and graduate penniless. So the conversation was left unresolved. Nothing has been decided yet, but she wants you to know that it was discussed.


Current status

What do you do?

[GreatWyrmGold]

(Told you Google wouldn't work.)

Ahem, let's consider if we should chip in some rent or shell out a bit more for our own place and privacy.

[Dracken]

I don't think you checked any of the police and jail websites,and it occurred to me we should probably check if he took the rap from one of claras adventures and check the websites of any juvenile homes on the area.

On another note,we should check the area for any cheap homes for sell.

[Thecard]

(Told you Google wouldn't work.)

Ahem, let's consider if we should chip in some rent or shell out a bit more for our own place and privacy.

Meh, was worth a try.
And no to chipping in, let's explain that we're investing it.  Eventually we'll name our doom-rocket after our mom, but until then she's gonna have to take a back seat to our machinations.  But, uh, don't tell her that last part.

[LordBucket]

I don't think you checked any of the police and jail websites

The local police department website doesn't provide lists of criminals, and the inmate search lists only present inmates, and those who have been released withthin the past 30 days.

On a whim, you try the national sex offender registry, but his name doesn't turn up.

we should check the area for any cheap homes for sell.

Which area? You're in Irvine, California and your property manager is in Dayton, Ohio.

no to chipping in, let's explain that we're investing it.

You explain to your mother that you're being a dutiful son, and playing it smart by staying at home while investing your money so that you'll graduate with even more money. You also point out that the whole reason they're paying for your college is so you'll avoid debt and be able to start out life with an advantage...and that if you save and invest wisely you might be able to buy a nice house in a few years and live debt free. She says she knows and she agrees, and reiterates that nothing was agreed upon, but just felt you should know that your father did bring it up while you were away.


What do you do?

[Dracken]

Ok,i am stumped,Here's what i have so far,if anybody cares to add they can,also i believe you forgot the juvenile home websites.

Carries lasers around (possibly for self defense),Very shy, Possible indication that he's been attacked before,Nothing on him on police and criminal websites,possible indication that someones either been very thorough or nothings happened.Rich enough to have bought a 500$ or 400$ "lightsaber",possible indication of a source of income.

[RAM]

And Satn's name is creepy...