He said that he was quoted $10,000 for a Lennox unit with all new install, or $7000 for a York system with the same equipment that is there (which the sales guy said was fine and didn’t require a full renovation).

In my case it involves a lot of expensive equipment, knowledge of flambient photography, a mastering of Photoshop, and a lot of patience for processing multiple exposures plus flash for a single finished photo.

You can also depreciate capital equipment in every other business.   

I am currently in business development for an equipment manufacture.  

In other words, if ya'll are thinking you can buy cheapo rental properties in places like Jackson, Mississippi which aren't gonna have no $150k kitchens you can't be filing claims for loss of rents, basement water back ups, equipment breakdowns and ticky tac crap like that, you're gonna get dropped by your carrier and the next carrier is going to deny you coverage.

I believe the feedback we receive here will better equip us to make the right decision when the time is right. 

At my home, the crew needed a place to set up equipment, the cast needed a place to wait until their scene was called, and the makeup people needed a good spot for their service. 

Coverage like Water Backup, Equipment Breakdown, ... may be advisable to purchase.

If it's a really competitive market, or maybe in this rural area it's more common to have outdoor equipment, does it impact your ability to get a good price?

.#1 I bought a utility trailer that I use to hold my yard maintenance equipment.