This will be a $4300 job from the company.Due to my climate, and the fact that the heater is in the garage with gas lines directly to the area, tankless or heat pump are probably not the most cost efficient.

@John Teachout I'm sure it varies by climate.

Limited social activity, in-climate weather, Me personally, I don't get the appeal of the area, with limited social activity and in-climate weather, but to each its own. 

Especially during this economic climate.

You should do some research and see what the local regulatory climate is like in different townships.

We also tell the tenants that if the dog's barking bothers other tenants the mutt will be evicted through the court system for disorderly conduct.         

Much better landlord climate, tenants rights in LA county are off the chains in favor of the tenants.

& I also commend those who are brave enough to buy rentals in LA given the rental climate which is not in favor of the small investor.

I'm interested in investing in Passive Houses to help with climate change. 

Solar can also become a political debate, because it enters into the discussions around carbon emissions and climate change.