To Idiocracy?

The “old” Mac ui looks sooo much better.

but you don't have to buy a property to mine Bitcoin, 1-2 containers full of hardware will suffice.

So you can finance a 1 million dollar property now with 1 BTC (105k) security? Great, but will you be able to maintain that property or default / sell it after one year?

Maintaining a $1 million property in the U.S. involves multiple recurring costs. Here's a breakdown of average annual expenses, which can vary by state, property type, and usage (primary residence vs. rental/investment):

🔧 1. Property Taxes

National average: ~1.1% of assessed value, Cost: $11,000/year

High-tax states (e.g., NJ, IL): ~2% → $20,000+

Low-tax states (e.g., FL, TX – no income tax but high property tax): ~1.8%

🏘️ 2. Homeowners Insurance

Varies by location, risk (flood, wildfire zones), and coverage

Cost: $1,500–$5,000/year

Average: ~$3,000/year

🧼 3. General Maintenance and Repairs

Rule of thumb: 1% of property value/year

Cost: $10,000/year

Covers landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, wear & tear

🧑‍🔧 4. HOA Fees (if applicable)

Condos, gated communities, planned neighborhoods

Cost: $100–$1,000/month

Average: $3,000–$12,000/year

💡 5. Utilities

Electricity, gas, water, internet. Depends on usage and size

Cost: $4,000–$8,000/year

👷 6. Capital Improvements Reserve (Optional but Smart)

For major renovations, roof, structural repairs

Budgeting: 0.5–1%/year

Cost: $5,000–$10,000/year

✅ Estimated Annual Cost Range to Maintain a $1M Property in the U.S.:

👉 $25,000 – $45,000

Good luck with that!

It would probably help newbies grow an audience, which is frustrating.

Been active here for months. My comments get likes, zaps and positive comments from the posters and others. I post interesting things, but still under 20 followers, some bots, so I feel like no one sees my posts. Maybe I don't get how it works.

Then a popular kid posts any random thought and gets tons of immediate interaction.

At this point I would pay to be seen, but I have no idea why I even care at all. Must be mental illness.