SOLUTION: Willie owns and manages a number of real-estate rental properties in town and enjoys being his own boss. At 46 years old, Willie figures he would like to retire after working for

Question 350759: Willie owns and manages a number of real-estate rental properties in town and enjoys being his own boss. At 46 years old, Willie figures he would like to retire after working for 10 more years, so he is starting to think about investing for the future. His latest investments have been successful � after seeling a four-unit apartment building and a town house, Willie has $400,000 in the bank and is debt-free. With only 10 years before retirement, Willie wants to make solid financial decisions that will limit his risk exposure.
An attractive property has come on the market this week � a pair of townhouses with a great view. The rental units are in good repair and would need only some minor repairs in order to get them into shape for rental. They are in a good location for vacationers and summer rentals. The price tag for the two townhouses is $275,000 � well within his range. He figures he can invest the remaining $125,000, and between the two hopes to have $1 million on which to retire by the age 56.

After purchasing the townhouses, Willie receives an assessment from the town for $12,500 due in 2 years to pay for road repairs and new sewer hookups for the properties. How much would he need to invest today in a CD paying 5%, compounded semiannually, to fully pay the assessment in 2 years?
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