Recommend it be serviced and inspected by a qualified HVAC contractor when weather permits.The exhaust flue for the furnace enters the masonry chimney and has some gaps around this penetration.

Maybe some of you don´t mean this  per se but in general your mindset is embracing clear and precise dog whistles that are utilized to marginalize groups, targeting them for discrimination.

"Subtle Art of Not giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson taught me to embrace the fear of failing and use it as a learning tool.

Shorter terms certainly won't hurt you - lower interest rate, higher ROI on that specific property :-)If you haven't already absorbed it - I recommend you fully embrace the 50% rule - plan like operating costs (excluding financing) are going to consume 50% of your rents. ie don't spend 100% of your cashflow on living and get caught by vacancy, economic downturn, rising interest rates, new roof etc :-)My advice is to just keep talking specifics with your Dad about his investment objectives so you and he will understand each other and enjoy your great relationship.

To make the numbers work.Thankfully, in the last year I have either overcome the issue or accepted/embraced the reality.

There is winter, and it can really suck for 6-8 weeks, but they embrace that making features for winter like ice-castles, winter sports, ice-bars, etc..

They embrace the long haul and build their business and their reputation, and they become successful.

The most important thing to me is no water penetration. 

We embrace these challenges and are ready for the hardwork! 

Were you expecting that a creature who feeds off the dying be embraced with open arms, to be cherished and loved by the living?