It’s far easier to just take the .58/mile, and it’s probably a better deal for somebody driving for Lyft/Uber. But I don’t really care, as I don’t drive for them, and it’s much better for me to take the .58 than the actual costs.

I own a duplex, with separate meters. Renters pay the electricity, but I pay the water and trash.

You are confused about my comment. I was replying about tax deductions, not the rate that Uber and Lyft pay. The IRS allows a 58cent per mile tax deduction when using your vehicle for work.

Although I’m pro solar, I think it’s incredibly fucking stupid to mandate it for all new construction. California is a HUGE state, and there are plenty of houses being built that have terrible solar access. It should be part of every house where it makes sense, not just every house.

Where I live the payoff isn’t impacted by owning an EV*. The power company tracks how much power you’ve used and how much you’ve generated. At the end of the year, you pay any difference. If you’ve made a surplus, you get nothing.

Is it common in that area for landlord to pay the power bill? It’s definitely not normal here on the west coast.

I have a rental with a good angle, lots of sun, etc. I just can’t figure out how to make it work for me and the renters.

About tax deductions: it’s very simple. The IRS allows $0.58 per mile, but it changes a bit each year. There’s another option that allows you save receipts and whatnot, but I imagine it would be a huge pain in the ass. Much of my tax deductible driving takes place on the freeway, but if it was all stop and go, I’d…

Reverse: I live in the Pacific Northwest (in a less rainy section) and the payoff for solar panels is about 10 years. In the sunny southwest and west coast, the payoff is even less.

Neutral: I’m building a house and shop, and plan to put on a steel roof.

I’ve driven a handful of RX3s, 4s and 7s. Had a RX4 wagon for a few years. Always fun.

I should have said healthcare costs, not insurance.

Neutral:

I spent the first 6 years of my life in California and returned several times a year after I left. I was there, and I saw what it was like. They had to do something, because there was a serious problem.

I was one of the lucky few (other than the 1%). My wife and I still had jobs, and the Bay Area housing market went south. We bought at a bargain price, and recently sold. Pretty good profit.

I’m not sure if I’m more disappointed that the team has no balls, or that Slayer has gone so middle of the road that they sponsored NASCAR.

Is it the “nightshade” version because it looks like an eggplant?

The average car is so much more competent than even 10 years ago, let alone from when the average driver was in their 20's. I can’t think of a car that doesn’t have “enough” performance for the average driver.

I’m *shocked* that somebody in NASCAR might say that.

Not been caught yet?