I would get yours checked out and see if it is really about to die or just needs something small like a new fan motor.

My dad just sent me this link.http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/motor-city-goes-bust-largest-ever-municipal-bankruptcy-in-u-s-history/What do you all think about the REI market in Detroit after hearing about this?

And new car companies like Rivian, Lordship motors are here because they positioned themselves to be close by (economies of scale).The local economy here is different than 2008.

Is replacing a motor, that just went bad due to age, on a hot tub in a rental home the responsibility of the tenant or the owner/property management?  

We are looking at a similar type of installation which will combine the roles of HRV and heat pump - something they've been doing in Europe for a long time.Whether you are using an airhandler/cassette or a ductless head mounted on a wall, the heat pumps are fairly quite.  

We have a 100" screen already mounted to the wall.

Furthermore, the tenant's kids took some of the cinder blocks from the section of the retaining wall in the front of the yard and used them to mount their basketball goal.

Most faculty and students are part of the church and will not tear the place up.Also nearby are the San Bernardino Mountain communities--Crestline (local County lake for non-motorized boats, recreation and swimming, forest and hiking trails such as to heart rock) , Lake Arrowhead (private lake, allows boats, -make sure the lot has lake membership, some tv stars have vacation homes around here), Running Springs (closest to Snow Valley for skiing), Big Bear (Lake and close to skiing, but more expensive property). 

(they are the same) They use heavier duty parts, they were the first to use all aluminum evap coils, they have low pressure sensors/switches to protect your unit, they have been innovating more efficient motors, blower housings, electronics beyond other brands. 

Morgan Park (especially if you find one in a mobility area), Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Ashburn, Clearing, Bridgeport, Brighton Park, Woodlawn (The closer to the University the better); Washington Park (Again-the closer to the university the better); Oakland, Lower West Side, East Garfield Park (Gentrifying- The closer to Western The better); Humboldt Park & Hermosa.With all that said we believe you can cash flow in almost any community & with a few exceptions over a period of time all properties will appreciate.