how can we help each other? The Warpath Community Center

[tryfuhl]

eventually it would be very cool if we could figure out ways that we could help each other, either by information, services, discounts, etc that we can offer each other.. and knowing who contains/offers these things

my proposal is that we mention our jobs/careers, specialties, hookups (if comfortable), etc and we figure out our network of expertise around the site

being as that we're all united by a common cause having nothing to do with who we are by life choices we should have a very broad base of fans.. everything from ditch diggers to lawyers (not to elevate or make light of any career) that can help each other

for example.. I've worked retail, alternative health, etc

some key interests/knowledge that I hold happen to be health and nutrition, of course my work, computing, etc.. I can expand on actual expertise, experience, etc

say SkinsFan23 (fictional user, I think?) is a roofer, we have a list of users/specialties and when someone has a roof leak he can look to that guy for helping points or even a service referral

what do you guys think? I've done this elsewhere and been able to hook people up with product discounts, advice, etc and it's a great resource that ties the community together

[Schneed10]

This is a decent idea. I'm not located near most of the Warpath membership, but luckily what I can offer can be done over the internets.

Education
MBA in Finance, Temple University 2003
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration, Finance w Math Minor, University of Richmond 2001

Work Experience
Industry: Healthcare Providers (hospitals & physician practices)
Specialties: financial analysis, strategic business planning, market analysis, investment appraisal, merger & acquisition analysis, database maintenance & administration, statistical inference & hypothesis testing

How I can help
- Personal financial planning, budgeting and investment advice (I'm NOT a stockpicker, though)
- Advice on using Microsoft Excel, Access, and some other database constructs
- Some business consulting, if you've got a business idea run it by me, I'll think up as many hard questions as I can which you'll need to find the answers to, which hopefully will make you successful.
- Some advice on federal tax returns, though if you're self-employed forget it, that's over my head.
- Tutoring in math and statistics

Interested In
- Occasional legal advice.
- Computer networking assistance.
- Redskins tickets (lol)

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

This is a decent idea. I'm not located near most of the Warpath membership, but luckily what I can offer can be done over the internets.

Education
MBA in Finance, Temple University 2003
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration, Finance w Math Minor, University of Richmond 2001

Lol, now all the salary cap stuff makes more sense. Funny though, if I had actually stopped to think about it I would have pegged you as an accountant.

[tryfuhl]

Great start schneed, sounds like you're quite analytical, which isn't a great surprise, but the depth of it is nice

[Trample the Elderly]

Finding sites has always been helpful to me.

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If you need an ally to fight the NWO, I'll do what I can.

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[GMScud]

I like the idea of this thread. I'll play.

My education background is business administration. I worked as a mortgage broker for a while, so I know a lot about the finance side of real estate. I no longer work in the industry, but I know lots of people who do. Anyone looking for an honest, knowledgeable mortgage consultant, I know plenty of people. Also, I have a few realtors in the DC area that I'm close with. Basically, if you're looking to purchase or refinance, I can help out for sure.

Currently I'm the beverage director for a restaurant group here in the DC area. If you want a reservation and killer service at 4 of DC's top 100 restaurants, I can help you there. However, I'm not willing to openly discuss what specific restaurants I work for, so PM me if you're interested there.

I also have a lot of experience with exercise and nutrition. I'm a bonafide gym rat. Also, my fiancee has multiple personal training certifications and has a degree in applied physiology and kinesiology. So anyone who wants any advice on workouts or nutrition tips, I'm happy to help you out.

Oh, and I'm a Florida Gator, so if you need any advice on kicking the crap out of Tennessee or Florida State, I'm your guy.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I like the idea of this thread. I'll play.

My education background is business administration. I worked as a mortgage broker for a while, so I know a lot about the finance side of real estate. I no longer work in the industry, but I know lots of people who do. Anyone looking for an honest, knowledgeable mortgage consultant, I know plenty of people. Also, I have a few realtors in the DC area that I'm close with. Basically, if you're looking to purchase or refinance, I can help out for sure.

I am going to buy my first home in the next few months. The house we are currently renting in Locust Point, Balt is going up for sale when our lease ends in mid-October. I get the right of first refusal with the offer being 199k.

The prev owner bought the house for 173k in 2005. A few years before that the house was sold for less than 100k (im assuming alot of rehab was done, teh rehab isnt the top quality inner city living style we were hoping for with exposed interior brick, gourmet kitchen etc but the rehabs done is moderna and quality enough). The house base was built in 1875, its about 1100 - 1300 sq ft, 2 levels, good size backyard with about 70% of the back yard grass for my dogs. The neighborhood is amazing for Balt city. It is on the penisula that Fort McHenry is on. There are no bridges leading anywhere else so the only traffic on the roads are people who live in the community. There are joggers, a great huge dog park very close by, there's yuppies moving in and rehabing these houses from 200k range to 450k and up. On friday nights, the old people in the neighborhood sit out on their stoops and listen to the Os games.

Anyways, I really like the neighborhood. Im going to be 32 in august, my lady is going to 31 in aug., we are planning on getting married and having our fisrt child in the next 5 years. With that said, we still party hard and dont think we can move out to the burbs just yet. (living in locust feels like the burbs to us compared to fells point, I dont have to worry about my honey going to the store to get some beer type safe).

Anyways, for real i can talk on here,

I am an attorney. I make 40k with my 9-5 firm and make another 15-20k per year with another law firm i work for. I have about 50k i can put down up front. My parents said they could probably help me with 5-10k as well.

I am getting pre-approved loan offers now.

So far I got an offer of 5 and 1/8 percent on a 200k 30 yr trad fixed mortgage with a bunch of additional fees, etc totaling about (without looking at the offer again) 8k.

I just read the fed rate is 4.67%.

my credit score is 684.

QUEStions finally, so sorry man:

1) what is a good offer/percent i should expect? should i expect the 4.67 percent?

2) should i, as a buyer in this climate, be paying closing costs or should i tell the seller and agent to cover it?

3) can you PM me anyone who might give me 5 percent or lower on a 30 yr fixed mortgage of about 160 to 200k?

4) any first time home buyer incentives left?

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

I am going to buy my first home in the next few months. The house we are currently renting in Locust Point, Balt is going up for sale when our lease ends in mid-October. I get the right of first refusal with the offer being 199k.

The prev owner bought the house for 173k in 2005. A few years before that the house was sold for less than 100k (im assuming alot of rehab was done, teh rehab isnt the top quality inner city living style we were hoping for with exposed interior brick, gourmet kitchen etc but the rehabs done is moderna and quality enough). The house base was built in 1875, its about 1100 - 1300 sq ft, 2 levels, good size backyard with about 70% of the back yard grass for my dogs. The neighborhood is amazing for Balt city. It is on the penisula that Fort McHenry is on. There are no bridges leading anywhere else so the only traffic on the roads are people who live in the community. There are joggers, a great huge dog park very close by, there's yuppies moving in and rehabing these houses from 200k range to 450k and up. On friday nights, the old people in the neighborhood sit out on their stoops and listen to the Os games.

Anyways, I really like the neighborhood. Im going to be 32 in august, my lady is going to 31 in aug., we are planning on getting married and having our fisrt child in the next 5 years. With that said, we still party hard and dont think we can move out to the burbs just yet. (living in locust feels like the burbs to us compared to fells point, I dont have to worry about my honey going to the store to get some beer type safe).

Anyways, for real i can talk on here,

I am an attorney. I make 40k with my 9-5 firm and make another 15-20k per year with another law firm i work for. I have about 50k i can put down up front. My parents said they could probably help me with 5-10k as well.

I am getting pre-approved loan offers now.

So far I got an offer of 5 and 1/8 percent on a 200k 30 yr trad fixed mortgage with a bunch of additional fees, etc totaling about (without looking at the offer again) 8k.

I just read the fed rate is 4.67%.

my credit score is 684.

QUEStions finally, so sorry man:

1) what is a good offer/percent i should expect? should i expect the 4.67 percent?

2) should i, as a buyer in this climate, be paying closing costs or should i tell the seller and agent to cover it?

3) can you PM me anyone who might give me 5 percent or lower on a 30 yr fixed mortgage of about 160 to 200k?

4) any first time home buyer incentives left?

I bought my first home (Colorado) in April for $212K and I got 4.875% FHA loan with 0.3 points. My credit rating is a little higher than yours, but not by much. I only put down the required 3.5% for FHA loans (~$7.5K). Hope that helps a bit.

[SmootSmack]

This is like the sober version of Angry's Pay It Forward idea I take it.

When it comes time to buy a home, I'll be asking a lot of questions to many of you here

[SolidSnake84]

Education
Automotive Technology Certificate Program, James Rumsey, 2006
A.A.S. in Information Technology with a Major in Computer Programming, 2005

Work Experience
Industry: Automotive dealerships, body & repair shops.
Specialties: automotive diagnostics/repair, body reconditioning/repair. detailing.

Hobbies:

As many know, I moonlight as a boxer, and have just started getting into MMA. I have been transitioning into a role as trainer/coach, and as of last year, started working with walk in amateurs, or people just looking to develop a training/fitness program...

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

This is like the sober version of Angry's Pay It Forward idea I take it.

When it comes time to buy a home, I'll be asking a lot of questions to many of you here

haha, did that ever get underway?

we do it on bikeforums.net

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

This is like the sober version of Angry's Pay It Forward idea I take it.

When it comes time to buy a home, I'll be asking a lot of questions to many of you here

LOL, I was thinking the same thing.

[mredskins]

to bad this didn't come out when I worked in Marriott Revenue Mgmt, I use to be able to get hotel rooms for $29 a night for myself and friends and family.

Now I just build cost models for the Army. So if you want to cost something out in then year dollars, base year dollars, etc...I be happy to help.

SolidSnake I too have an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology from North Virginia Community College in Manasas, I went at night to further my hobby. Tons of respect for folks who turn wrenches for a living, hard work.

[BleedBurgundy]

Cool thread.

I'm a network administrator for Mars, Inc. (M&Ms, Snickers, etc) so I'm happy to help with any IT related issues. Also get candy hookups from time to time, so there's that... In a past life I was a broadcast journalist, but gave it up due to being absolutely miserable. That said, I have strong editing/proofreading skills, so if anyone needs a second set of eyes, hit me up.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

Cool thread.

I'm a network administrator for Mars, Inc. (M&Ms, Snickers, etc) so I'm happy to help with any IT related issues. Also get candy hookups from time to time, so there's that... In a past life I was a broadcast journalist, but gave it up due to being absolutely miserable. That said, I have strong editing/proofreading skills, so if anyone needs a second set of eyes, hit me up.

Wow. I'd love to know what working at Mars, Inc. must be like. Heard it's pretty secretive inside those walls. Have you ever read this book? It's one of my favorites

Amazon.com: The Emperors of Chocolate: Inside the...
Not to be confused with this great book

The Chocolate War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia