Kids have always been reckless. Shit is just recorded on iPhones now

In NW? Word?

You never did stupid shit as a kid in the city?

Do kids drink Starbucks at 12? I was always told it would stunt my growth

You're clearly talking to one of those people who in real life are too eager to say the thing they want to say that they are dying for you to finish your sentence and didn't hear a word you just said.

It's been getting worse, but being on this sub, much like following crime scanner twitter accounts or being on NextDoor is always going to amplify things. You're not seeing posts or hearing reports from the hundreds of thousands of people who go about their day in a completely uneventful, safe manner, so it's easy to warp that into a sense of dread for many.

Does it happen out there, and is it possible? Of course. But keep your wits about you and keep your head on a swivel and all that and you'll be fine.

Not that it makes them fine, but the vast majority of the shootings are targeted and stemming from beefs. Obviously innocent people can get caught, but its rare that people are randomly shot. But property crime like the jackets or carjacking can happen to anyone, just have to be smart.

Why are you apologizing? To make yourself feel better? If you were really sorry, you’d start carrying cash.

Be as prepared, patient, and kind as possible. Hostility amplifies but kindness usually pays dividends

>Since you are new to a big city, and possibly unaccustomed to homelessness and possible crime, I'd probably stick to NW DC if I were you and trying to live in the city proper

??? There are homeless people in NW DC. Have you been to any public area in NW?

$1000 a month. Plan weekly meals and nearly always cook. Shop mostly at Harris teeter.

2 adults, two young children.

Bring something to read/do while you wait. Pack your patience.

Agreed. The projection on this thread is wild.

Nope. I know everyone has said this since the beginning of time, but the kids today are especially bad. /s

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I’m realizing I spend a lot on high quality fish (mostly salmon) and beef. I’m going to try to find cheaper frozen alternatives.

I’d say about $700-800 for 3 of us.

At first glance I thought it was Bezos lol.

The Wilson high school kids are a menace in Tenleytown. They used to film each other breaking and stealing stuff from Ace, including spraying the hummingbird liquid all over product and the store.

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thanks its interesting i am in Arlington now, and doing the research , Arlington average age is 25 to 30....I am late 30s and given the massive construction in Arlington and cost of living. I might be reasy to move back to some parts of DC where it doesnt feel like i am living with all college kids:) dupont, woodley, cleveland park still seem like ther are some older singles

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This is funny on a lot of levels

No, because parents don't want to spend time parenting.

Well interest rates for escrow accounts have been almost nothing for years. But yes. You must open an escrow account at a bank in DC. You must tell your tenants what bank you are using, and every six months what the interest rate for the previous period was. Just remember that the security deposit is the tenant’s money, not the landlord’s

For a small landlord, or for any individual tenants, it’s a small amount of money (my last security deposit in DC was $500 (I lived there for 13 years so it’s been a while) even over that time at .25% it’s not much. But imagine being bozzutto, and having $2000 from each of 5000 tenants. The temptation to use that $10m for an investment must be high.

Though I once said sorry to somebody and this triggered the guy, who then rushed at me screaming “oh you’re sorry, are you!?!” So I don’t even say that anymore.

Most meats are frozen, they just thaw it for you in the grocery store. You can assume all fish is frozen, and if you get premium meats like wagyu they are also certainly frozen.