Community solar arrays are already widespread and available in CA, so shares can be purchased to virtually offset consumption just like one would buy energy from a coal, nuclear, or hydro power plant. 

But we also have a new boat & Jet-ski so need the towing as well.I still shake my head when I see the little autos at Home Depot/Lowes with drywall/OSB etc strapped onto the roof racks with string.

Welcome to BP Levi, great to see more Canadians joining in.A couple of other expenses to consider aside from the mortgage and property tax would be the property insurance, property management (even if you are going to self-manage its good to add it in), city utilities and gas/hydro/water if it's not going to be billed back to the tenants.

I like to first share a quote from one of my favorite Jet Li movies...

I served from 1999 to 2003 as a jet mechanic (aviation machinist mate). 

He said an alternative to replacing the base pipes would be cleaning them with some sort of hydro/power hose.

I had a friend years ago that worked on fighter jets in the military.

I need to have it removed (and then ultimately have the yard hydro-seeded or sodded). 

Sometimes the tubs with whirlpool jets need special attention too.

Steelers could very well win this weekend, just depends on which team shows up to play...the one that beat Colts and Ravens while scoring 12 passing TDs, or one that lost to Jets and Saints.