there are some bonds and bond funds that are producing decent returns (some upwards of 10% taxable equivalent yields).

It appears Meridian produces the leads.

But because those shows are produced in Canada, and most places they show may be in Canada, too, I was wondering if any Canadian LL/tenant here can enlighten me if that is standard practice "across the border".

But I know with heat pump systems, that it's possible for the heat pump to not produce sufficient heat at times, and when that happens a back-up heating system kicks in (whether boiler or furnace, or gas or electric or oil - that depends on what fuel types are avaialble at that property).

Morals and common sense along with a healthy does of intelligence are, in my opinion, needed for success.I've hired and fired a number of individuals with a laundry list of degrees who were obviously very smart, but they couldn't stand on their own in their respective fields.

Really, most negotations aren't, whether its real estate or buying potash producers.

I think a healthy mix of both paid for and leveraged properties is best IMO.

Intrinsicly speaking, if your management company can produce enough of a return to be an attractive investment than I see no reason why you could not build a business plan based on that premise.

OR some times require equity in other income producing property.

I don't see it as having a huge impact on tax compliance or in producing more taxable income.