It leaves behind dangerous chemical compounds that can cause health issues for people .

When investing in condominiums, one of the first questions should be the financial health of the association. 

@Russell Brazil  its really crazy this herd mentality to have zero money into a rental. and especially using a heloc on your personal resi.. that to me is really really risky.what happens when the heloc is frozen or called.. this happens.. what then.I can see heloc for short term in and out deals.but rentals with all the risk and long term depreciation factors that are recaptured if you need to sell and exit.. 

What is important is that you have all of your finances in order and are prepared (mentally and financially) to invest if that’s what you decide to do.Listening to the BP money podcast and the ChooseFI podcast can help you build your financial education as well.

I had explicitly asked about the age and health of the roof, and I was told that it was fully replaced 9 years ago and in good condition. 

I was mentally, emotionally and financially ready.

@Jason Hirko hadn't thought of that but it makes an interesting mental image:)

Focus on your mental/physical/spiritual self - read/stretch/learn to calm yourself. 

He is always on here helping people with their questions and has a teacher mentality.

Is there a right time to convert to that or do you start day 1 with that mentality to protect all your assets?