Seems that the tank was "rented" and owned by the propane company and they wanted their tank back.We have also switched many properties from oil heat or electric heat to more economical natural gas. 

It may make sense to "overpay" for a property that won't cash flow initially if you know that the value of that property will skyrocket in a couple years (say, because Amazon is building its new headquarters a bus stop away, or you're a geologist who knows there's probably oil under that grass).

When someone wants a ribeye steak, they can pay $60 at a quality steakhouse, $25 at a national chain with a sneeze-guard salad bar, or $12 and cook it on their own grill.

I am looking forward to being a part of some of your success as I build my portfolio.Bruce Cook

If there are additional expenses they need to be taken into consideration such as if you are paying for water/sewer, gas or oil, trash, plowing or lawn care, HOA fees if there are any, CapEx, maintenance, vacancy, mortgage, taxes.

I work as an electrician in the oil field right now.

I just had one tenant's policy pay out when they had a cooking accident.  

Here is the answer to your question:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/998718-explai...Short version: CPA service is not a commodity like an oil change, and even oil change can be messed up or damage your car.

I'm in Cook County, so it's most likely a bit different, but in my experience, steps 2 and 6 are the ones that most tax buyers get lost on.

@Jinesh Patel - whatever you do, don't go with one of the national snake oil salesmen....I mean "gurus".