Note 4 - Other Assets: | NOTE 4 OTHER ASSETS: Long term investments: Flyback Energy, Inc.: On November 23, 2010, the Company closed the purchase of an equity interest in Flyback Energy, Inc., for $1,200,000. The purchase was for 2,666,667 share of Series B Preferred Stock from Flyback Energy, Inc., a closely held Washington corporation payable on an installment basis. On April 25, 2011, the Company purchased 85,274 shares of Series C Preferred Stock for $50,000 which is convertible at $.60 per share and bears a 5% dividend rate. The Flyback Series "B" Preferred shares are convertible into Flyback common shares on a one for one (1:1) basis and the conversion pricing is subject to adjustments for certain diluting issues of common stock, subdivisions or combinations of common stock, reclassifications, exchanges and/or substitutions of stock. The Company is due 421,480 shares of common stock because of the dilution provision. Flyback Energy, Inc. is a privately-held company that has developed a unique and proprietary electronic switch design that offers control over electrical power and magnetic fields. Digi Outdoor Media, Inc.: In 2014, the Company loaned Placer Creek Mining Company (Placer) $150,000. The loan bore interest at a rate of 5.0% and the Company had an option to convert any or all of the amount due into an equity private placement of Placer. The Placer transaction is treated as a related party transaction. (see Note 8: Michael Lavigne) On February, 24, 2015, the Company converted the note into 300,000 shares of common stock of Digi Outdoor Media, Inc. (Digi), the successor in interest to Placer. The Company determined that the fair value of the shares received on the conversion to be $150,000 based upon the note receivable balance of $150,000 because Digi is not publicly traded and has had no recent cash sale of its common stock. The fair value was determined using Level 2 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. Digi Outdoor Media, Inc. is a startup company in the business of building and leasing outdoor advertising signs. Investments in Available for Sale Securities: Ambient Water Corporation (Formerly AWG International Water Corp.): The Company purchased 109,906 shares of the AWG International Water Corp, a Nevada corporation, (AWGI) common stock for $500,000 ($250,000 each in 2010 and 2011). In July 2012, AWGI was acquired by MIP Solutions, Inc. in a share exchange transaction (the "Acquisition"). In connection with the Acquisition, the Companys 109,906 shares of AWGI common stock were converted into 7,380,433 shares of AWG International Water Corp (formerly MIP Solutions, Inc.). At September 30, 2015 the quoted market value of AWGI was $0.03 per share, or $221,413, resulting in an unrealized loss of $0 and $73,804, respectively, for the three and nine months periods ended. The investment is measured using Level 1 fair value inputs. Investments in Real Estate Limited Liability Companies: At the end of 2012, the Company acquired investments in two Washington state real estate limited liability companies. In 2013, the Company contributed its investment in one real estate owned property with a basis of $51,600 to a newly formed limited liability company in exchange for a 12.9% interest in the new company. In 2014, the Company contributed its investment in one real estate owned property with a basis of $47,925 to a newly formed limited liability company in exchange for 31.95% interest in the new company. Investments are accounted for using the equity method. During the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded (gains)/losses of ($813) and $3,374, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded losses of $1,089 and $29,229, respectively, which represent its portion of this real estate companys losses for the same periods. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company advanced $22,039 and $31,474 for property taxes and interest owing. Rental Property: At the end of 2013, the Company foreclosed on a loan held for sale in Lebanon, Oregon through the bankruptcy courts. The property is currently being operated as Duffys Bar. The bar was subsequently leased on a three (3) year lease agreement for $1,500 per month, with the tenant paying all utilities, property taxes and insurance. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2015, the Company recognized $4,500 and $13,500 in rental income. This is a commercial building being depreciated over thirty-nine (39) years. Depreciation accrues at $179 per month. The Company recorded depreciation of $536 and $1,608 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. Real Estate Leasehold Interest: On May 31, 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of a real property leasehold interest in approximately 63 acres with fifty (50) RV/residential lots located in Dunn County, North Dakota, (the "Halliday Project"). Total consideration for the leasehold interest was $619,250. The Company may place recreational vehicles, mobile homes, or construct cabins on the lots and offer them for rent or lease. For the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded amortization of $5,161, respectively and had fourteen and seventeen lots leased with rental income of $15,910 and $6,680, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded amortization of $15,482 and $24,083, respectively and had twenty-four and seventeen lots leased and had rental income of $49,860 and $23,960, respectively. |