That needs to be cleaned so no junk is pushed through after ducts are cleaned and also so that the motor doesn't seize up prematurely from gunk build up.

Also I think it adds to the premature deterioration of the carpet...just my opinion.The pad is ok if it doesn't smell, isn't saturated with pet urine or other material, and is generally pliable, and looks like it should.

So I think adding a potable water expansion tank on the cold supply line will help to keep pressure in the pipes from causing that premature failure.

Planning for how to execute on Step 2 prior to Step 1 is premature.

I have a maintenance guy on my apartment buildings change the filters once a month.You really do not need what I call a "retail checkup".These are big companies with big expenses and they need the retail jobs to tread water.I have found independant guys with their own companies can do repairs for 50% less and are just as good.You just have to really look around to find them and not call a company out of the phone book.I have seen some units last 30 years and keep going.I would be more worried about pre-mature failure from non-optimal installation of the product.I see that happen much more than a quality product installed properly failing on you.I can tell you owning apartment buildings that if you paid retail to get stuff done you would be crushed with expenses.If you are going to do HVAC care and things like that then run those numbers and account for them BEFORE you buy.Don't try to add it later as it will crush your returns.

And your right I will not have the same level of temptation to buy prematurely like my fellow newbies, at least for now.

Often, it's age related due to perceived experience, just a fact of life and the youngsters finding themselves wanting to be taken seriously (often prematurely).Go to the local SBA office, there are non-profits that provide detailed assistance to new business owners.

If you are not able to trace the steps in the offering and acess the probability of successfull outcome, then perhaps any talk of capital deployment relative to you as an LP is premature.

If you don't know what it costs to rehab a house, you may be in the game prematurely.

Looking at properties after reading some blogs and articles is premature.