However, you do have the potential for appreciation which you do not in notes, that is one negative for the note side.Definitely go the 401k route if you can, it is a much better vehicle than the IRA.

@John K.Our lease (actually the schedule 'A' to our lease) identifies the tenant is responsible for any by-law infraction fines assessed as a consequence of their failure to fulfill their obligations and responsibilities (put out garbage, clear snow, or mow the lawn, having non-operable vehicles on the property, etc).When we receive such a fine from the City, we pay it and then send the the tenant a letter and invoice for the amount of the fine, plus an administrative fee to cover our bookkeepers time to issue and collect the invoice {though we typically waive the administration fee on first offences}.

Sometimes I have found the fan motor for whatever reason doesn't spin fast enough and gets stuck.

What other investment vehicle can give you that kind of return?

Same with ignitors, etc.Is a filter that costs less than $1 worth saving a furnace blower motor over?

From tree roots flooding basements, glow plug and a motor replacement on one furnace only to turn around and have to replace the other furnace completely.

Win/win all around.Good luck everyone, real estate is a great vehicle to set yourself up for a great life.

Remember if you get a high quality fan with a quiet motor and a reversible spin you can pull the cold air up which helps to circulate the warm air down.

Kinda like buying a 10 y/o used car, keeping it for 3 months, then selling and warrantying to the next buyer that no prior owner has ever wrecked, flooded or otherwise damaged the vehicle.

AK's been an interesting place to look at, and may consider visiting...my road trips have only taken be through the lower 48, so #49 may be a good, future trip...for obvious reasons, I can't take a =road trip= to #50...unless I can get a dirt cheap surplus amphib vehicle! :D