Tony-Good luck to you on your new ventures.
Congrats on # 3 Josh, After # 4 we just started giving them numbers instead of names

lol. (I think # 3 needs new sneakers)
"Are northstar pressure washers worth considering ?"
In response to Tonys question.
I think its solid equipment. Northstar that is. I like ALKOTA. There all pretty much manufactured from the same components these days.Only difference may be brand of pump (CAT, AR,UDOR,GIANT,GENERAL)Some people swear by the CAT pumps. Ive always used Generals,there a bit cheaper and they work well. Same thing with a burner application Wayne Burner vs Beckett burner.
If ya buy one from a catolog your customer support is on the phone, if ya buy one from your local distributor your support is local and you could drop in and get some answers and more then likely be on your way in a hour or two depending if your distributor has parts in stock.Besides its good to support your local guy he will feed you leeds if you buy equipment with him.Its a win win situation.