Your company is considering developing a new smart home thermostat right now. Market analysis suggests that this new thermostat could generate profit of $25,000 at the end of year one, $23,500 at the end of year 2, $22,000 at the end of year 3, $20,500 at the end of year 4, $19,000 at the end of year 5, and $17,500 at the end of year 6. To pay for developing the new thermostat, your company would withdraw money from an investment paying 8% interest compounded annually. What is the maximum your company should be willing to pay for developing this new smart home thermostat?