I completely understand that, which is precisely the reason I'm asking.  

If you are self-employed in some fashion and have no full time employees, then the Solo 401(k) format will provide a much better vehicle for making contributions of up to $54K per year - $18K of which can be done as Roth.

Your desired return determines your risk tolerance, and thus investment vehicle choice.

Matter of fact I have lost a few renters who became owners precisely because of current rates+price points.

I used Patrick at Precision Sewers to do my sewer lateral.  

It frees up so much cash to put into other investment vehicles.

The logical first step was to go to my credit union, with whom I have a good history, to get the extra $15K to complete the job via personal loan, perhaps with a lien on my vehicle to ensure its approval.

I'm trying to train myself into being able to analyze potential deals better, that way when I get ready to buy my first property I can do it with the numbers as precise as possible, and with as few mistakes as possible.

If one has a preference for trucks or other large vehicles over the IRS weight limit you receive full benefit of depreciation (up to business use).Currently the code limits business car deprecation to basically a Honda Accord price point.

It is a chattel sale (i.e. the same as selling a car) so whatever your vehicle laws are would apply (including needing to be licensed by the state to sell vehicles possibly).