@Ben SmithSelf-directed IRAs are ideal for diversifying outside of the stock market as they can be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, notes, tax liens and metals, to name a few.

(which reminds me that a voicemail today informed me my roofing metal is ready to pick up) So yes, we're guilty of working "in" the business instead of "on" the business but we do all that too as we self manage, do our own taxes and whatnot.

The windows and doors (including the garage door) are metal so little maintenance is required.

But it won't nobody would, because of the toxic nature those politic's hold of increasing cost to lower class.

But, while I was on the phone with him discussing options (shingle vs metal), he lowered his quote verbally by $500. 

Not in the US with Corporate law, that's how we get things like 30 yrs of intentional dumping of wildly toxic waste ins ay, a pond, because the fines are cheaper than proper disposal.

I like putting them on metal poles in shopping centers.

I also want the inspector to tell me multiple things like "is the roof suitable for rain water collection for human or animal consumption or both" and needs to know to check for how the metal seams were done, any nails used, etc and I suspect only an ag type inspector would know these things… There is also some ag machinery that I may need to get appraisals on because I know nothing about pricing tractors or implements or such (my wife & I grew up farming but didn't ever buy anything because our parents did all that).Another example is that I can pursue the home loan through my banks but I will need to talk to the local farming property loan people and don't know much about that...

Light fixtures – solid, rust proof metals (especially for moist areas such as bathrooms) rather than coated or plated (or plastic) fixtures.

I think it would cause them to much unnecessary problems and issues for them with the end not justifying the means.......I think they would much rather sell even at a loss and get these toxic assets off their books.Who knows though with the landscape changing so much anything is possible..regards,Chris