I would also say both - Diversification is always a good thing considering today's market volatility.I'm currently only investing in stocks via my employer's 401k match, and taking my additional disposable income as savings toward real estate.On the other hand, if you feel like only one option is available to you, then I would choose the investment you feel more comfortable with, at least until you familiarize yourself with both markets!

For the estimate I got there was about $1,400 additional cost because having this old furnace results in extra labor for disposal and removal and additional work to add new ducts.Often an octopus may have ducts wrapped in asbestos - this will add additional costs for the removal process.

So, technically not an investment home.But, with our high level of disposable income and our plans to stay 5 more years in Qatar, I though that investing in RE might be a good avenue...especially with the falling prices of homes.So, with that kind of income, what would YOU guys do as far as Real Estate investing?

I've also got to imagine that it makes the property IMPOSSIBLE to get rid of if you want to dispose of it.

Would any of you pass the $250.00 bill on to them or wait till the next time after sending them a letter about proper disposal using drains?

(b) If the tenant abandons the dwelling unit, the landlord may send notice to the tenant at the tenant’s last-known address both by regular mail, postage prepaid, and by certified mail, return receipt requested, stating that (i) the landlord has reason to believe that the tenant has abandoned the dwelling unit, (ii) the landlord intends to reenter and take possession of the dwelling unit unless the tenant contacts the landlord within ten days of receipt of the notice, (iii) if the tenant does not timely contact the landlord, the landlord intends to remove any possessions and personal effects remaining in the dwelling unit and to re-rent the premises, and (iv) if the tenant does not reclaim such possessions and personal effects within thirty days after the notice, the landlord will dispose of them as permitted by this Section.

I'd say your cost of living isn't high, many don't make $1,400 a month and live on much less.Again, ratios don't tell the whole story, look to disposable income and if that is sufficient to live on.

In addition, there are look back periods from three years to seven years (varies by state) of disposing of assets.

For me personally, considering myself a professional, I want to learn as much as possible about my profession and have as many tools at my disposal as possible.

@Vinh Huynh you should dispose of this property.