@Caleb Heimsoth Thre is no such thing as a high interest savings account and a CD won't beat inflation.

I don't know all the facts but if you are looking for financial growth and a stronger return on investment, I would use the cash on hand to purchase another investment (or more).

s blog post on starting on BP and it is gold and a quick read.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

@Calvin Rankin Highly recommend you and your wife speak with both an attorney and a tax CPA/EA before you do (or promise to do) anything.Why willingly make someone else's problems your problems? 

Get your personal finances organized into a folder with your tax return and a personal income statement and balance sheet.

Seriously though, we own 17 rental units; a five plex, a four plex and a house with 6 cabins on a single property in Eastern Washington.

With gale force winds outside and an hour and a half drive one way, I opt to bid without even driving by. 

A second late payment is followed by further training and a ultimatium. 

If they do exercise their option, the lease contract is terminated and a new owner finance contract begins with monthly payments of $1K/month (same as lease agreement) and a balloon payment for the balance is due on the 24th month.