Flyboy You have a lot to learn.
(That wasn't meant to be rude, just honest).
How do I know this? Because I used to own and lease out (through a school) a couple of 172s. It was a royal pain in the ass and yes, I lost money on the deal - and I still wonder how honest the school was being as I've never seen a 172 burn 11 gallons an hour.
All this and I was a half hour drive from the airport. Think how difficult it will be to changer a tyre from across the Atlantic.
If you remember nothing else, remember this: If it flies, floats or fcuks, it's cheaper to rent it!
Also, the two happiest days of aircraft (and boat) ownership are the day you buy it and the day you sell it.
Good luck
Now go and read Cgjog's post again