Now years later, this water heater is ready to die. 

I’m very very tempted to do so and my contractor and I have been trying to see if it would be the right time to do so but I’m like the kid near the pool side wanting and not wanting to jump in the water.

There was a time (the last time) where under water 2nds traded for 5 cents.

Do you know the condition of the roof, water heaters, etc?

The PRO act seems like it will be dead in the water when it hits the Senate.

Both units rented for $1350 each, that totals $2700- the mortgage incl. tax and ins is $2200, water and lawn is $150 - so about $350.

I can't tell you how good it made me feel to deliver milk, eggs, water and bread to a woman with 5 kids on oxygen as she was about to walk down to the store.

Usually, only heating oil USTs associated with commercial properties are regulated. thus, most home heating oil tanks may and often are taken out of service without any oversight from state regulators.Second- the rules that are in effect for heating oil tanks are usually less stringent than for diesel or gasoline tanks since heating oil tends to thicker and may not migrate as far. as a result, many states just require tanks to be cleaned out. they may also require the tanks to be filled with sand or concrete to prevent collapse. but sampling may not be required.Third- the key to determining if a tank has leaked is to collect soil samples from around and beneath the tank (groundwater also if groundwater is shallow). another quick way to see if a tank is leaking is to "dip" it with a stick that has a paste that turns color in the presence of water. generally, if water has gotten into a tank, it can mean oil has leaked out of the tank (although a certain amount of condensation may be present even where there is no leak so this is not a infallible test).Fourth- if there is currently a tank in the basement, ask the owner if there used to be a buried tank (a/k/a underground storage tank).Fifth, If the tank has impacted the soil, the cleanup generally varies from $25K to $50K though the costs will depend ont he depth of the contamination. i once had a home with a heated pool that had pressurized piping and used diesel. the contamination went down 40 feet and the consultant went crazy excavating the soil to the tune of $400K!!!

Figure this out so you are stronger when the waters calm.If you think you have a long-term Partner, you will see their actions, passion, and resourcefulness shine when things go awry.How does each person in your business bring value to the table, and how can you achieve long-term success together?

Obviously, its not an essential item like heat, water, etc.