BonVivant

I think a lot of the SBs “leave” once they realize the SDs are savvier than they anticipated. I live in a No 1 metro area so there are lots of SBs with the right attitude and approach. Spoilt for choice. But the monthly fee is eye watering. So I stopped. Plus I have my steady Ed-ies already. SA should be looked at as an as needed enrollment. Once you have your SBs you can cancel it.

Bump. has anyone met him?

Yes, let’s. Logan Aaron’s is a hottie and can certainly command what he is seeking, and lives in an area that can support it.

Stand corrected. Chicago is no. 3 for both population and GDP. NYC and LA are 1 and 2. San Francisco is No. 4. DC is no. 5.

Guys! Evanston is like a burb of Chicago. Plenty of moolah in Chicago. It’s the 2nd City! Lots of muhnay.

Oh hell Nah! Umm no way Hoezay!

Oh hell yes! I’d totally be all up in that.

I hate it. They are trying to make it look like Hunqz. Can’t search well on it. And the filters pull up less hits than on the present version.

He has been friendly and interactive on RM chat. He’s planning to visit NYC. Can’t wait. I’m taking him for a spin!

Yes but notice that pic #7 is missing the big center of chest tattoo…. That is the “younger” pics. In any case, he’s a dish. What’s his Twinkie like? 🤭

Even if the Fed goes to +\- 4% I think we’ll be in negative real rates for a while…..

Wow. What’s the point of an RM ad?

You also might want to wait until the current recession scenario plays out fully. Properties will become available at a discount.

3.5% maximum is one recommendation. See: https://www.thestreet.com/investing/legendary-financier-bill-gross-blames-these-two-factors-for-inflation?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO&yptr=yahoo There is definitely a maximum rate because the global economy can’t take anything too much higher than that. Essentially the only option for the USA and other developed economies is further debasement of the currency. Some developing ones may have no choice but to default - see Sri Lanka. I also think there will be a wave of individual bankruptcies at the personal and business level. Debts levels are too high.

Seems very high maintenance.

On interest rates, what I’m wondering is given how much US National debt there is (compared to the 1970s-1980s) is there a max cap beyond which the Fed can’t practically go (theoretically no cap, but…) in raising? And at that point, if there is still inflation, then you live with it. Inflate it away. What do you all think?

Assuming you meet his “off the clock” criteria? The “on the clock” criteria is likely to be very, very different.

Wowza

What about a HELOC on the real estate? Interest rates are low. And you can use the gains/dividends in the stocks to pay help pay the HELOC. Less risky especially with the choppy markets.

Technically we may already be in a recession. Q1 ‘22 was -1.6% gdp growth (see https://www.bea.gov/data/gdp/gross-domestic-product). We will know about Q2’22 soon. If it’s negative then we have our 2 quarters of negative growth and thus we are in a recession. At the same time, unemployment is 3.6% and the June job growth was ahead of expectations. So we have a solid employment picture. At the same time, we have high inflation mostly due to supply constraints that can’t meet demand See oil and gas, as well as food. My hunch is that we will have a shallow recession while everyone adjusts to the new higher interest rates. Future growth will moderate. Some sectors will be in a bull market (oil and gas) and others will stall and drop (residential real estate). Tech with profits will grow and Tech with zero profits already got chopped or will be shot. Welcome to revenge of the old economy .

Also if you are nervous, first meet at a coffee shop or bar. And discuss. Be up front that it’s a meet and greet and u you will go from there….

Local is good. It’s another way of immersing yourself in the culture. It’s not just about the cuisine….

I enjoy the finding diamonds in the grass. Two of my steadies are from Grindr. It’s less transactional than RM and more low key then Seeking. Interested guys will say “looking for GENtleman” or “genTLEMAN”. Or they just outright ask you in an sms. You can also use code like “will treat my guys right” or similar. Exchange numbers and discuss outside of Grindr. Don’t use just Gen or any form of monetary symbol. That will now get u banned. Also depend on folks reporting u. Always a risk.

Report back afterwards… 😉

For HungIvyLeague you need to go thru his friend: https://rent.men/HungLovingCutie. Contact info is in the description.