If you can uncover the "Black Swan" or in this case expose your "Black Swan" you may be on the right track to a convincing argument and hopefully win over some people to the REI world.Thanks for this reply, very interesting.

You’re exposing us for the socialist-in-charge to take advantage of the landlords.

Plus, if the network gets hacked and your tenants e-mail/banking/etc. data is exposed or at risk, you've got even more headache on your hands.

My suggestion is to expose yourself to it.

i am sure there are ways to expose your self, but that is where the wealth building strategy partner helps you navigate this stuff.  

In my case they have paid for a new propane system to code ($2500), an new heating system ($3000), and many other items for me.3.

You're better off taping it next to the garage door or slipping it in the crack of the front door leaving it exposed.

But I question where then do I expose myself to the info offered through the online portion of RD?

First of all, some people advocate getting a HELOC and using it to pay off your whole mortgage, but this exposes your entire mortgage to a variable rate and that's generally a bad idea.

Equally, be cognizant that if you put in life safety measures, but DIY it, and something goes awry... you may expose yourself to greater liability.I'd also encourage you to check with your insurance company about this... who knows, they may very well offer you a discount on your insurance which may offset the cost in part of having a system professionally installed.