Other Assets Disclosure | NOTE 4 OTHER ASSETS: Long term investments: Flyback Energy, Inc.: In December 2015, the Company reduced the carrying value of its Flyback Energy common shares to $0.067 per share, or $212,619, and recorded an impairment change of $1,037,381 based on the last known common share sale. Flyback Energy, Inc. is a development stage company being financed by outside sources of capital. At this time, Flyback is currently negotiating future financing capital. The Company has accounted for the investment using the cost method. At the time the impairment with the measurement of the loss was recognized in earnings. Any recoveries to the impairment cannot be recognized and shall not be adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value. 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. 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.). On May 19, 2016, by board action the Company sold its interest in Ambient Water Corporation to John R. Coghlan (see Note 8) for $.0003 per share, the fair value of the stock on the day of sale for proceeds of $2,213, resulting in a recognized loss of $497,787. 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. These companies are 100% controlled and managed by Genesis Finance Corporation and John Coghlan, related parties. (See Note 8) Investments are accounted for using the equity method. During the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a (income) loss of $4,097 and ($813), respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a (income) loss of ($265,638) and $1,089, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company advanced $-0- and $22,039 for property taxes and interest owing. During the quarter ended March 31, 2016, one limited liability company was sold for $399,934, resulting in a gain of $139,821. On May 18, 2016, by board action the Company exchanged its 9.1756% interest in Wenatchee Riverview, LLC to Coghlan Family Corporation CFC (see Note 8) for $300,000, resulting in a gain on sale of real estate limited liability company of $131,625. The transaction was made by reducing the balance payable to Coghlan Family Corporations revolving line of credit. As required by the operating agreement of Wenatchee, LLC operating agreement the offer was shown to all other members to participate or bid higher for the interest. No members made an offer and the Board of Directors of the Company approved the sale. Rental Property: At the end of 2013, the Company foreclosed on a loan previously held for sale in Lebanon, Oregon through the bankruptcy courts, the property is being operated as Duffys Bar. The bar was subsequently leased on a three (3) year lease agreement for $1,500 per month. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 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 $877 and $2,630 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. In September 2016, the Company foreclosed on a loan previously held for sale in Lewiston, Idaho through the bankruptcy courts, the property is being operated as Emperor of Indian restaurant. The property was placed into real estate owned during the six month ended June 30, 2016. It was held at a net carrying value of $69,761. The restaurant was subsequently leased on a two year lease agreement for $1,200 per month with an option to purchase for $45,000. During the three month ended September 31, 2016 the company recognized $1,500 in rental income. Fair value of the property was determined to be $45,000 on the date of transfer based on appraisal and contract terms of the lease. 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, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded amortization of $5,161, respectively and had four and fourteen lots leased with rental income of $-0- and $15,910, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded amortization of $15,482, respectively and had four and seventeen lots leased and had rental income of $1,528 and $49,860, respectively. At December 31, 2015, the Company decided to adjust the carrying value of the property to a fair value estimated of $195,065 (not including travel trailers), based on managements estimate of discounted cash flows received from the property. |