New Boiler Decision

[John Romero]

Hi Everyone,

I'm considering purchasing a single family property, 5 bedroom 1.5 bathroom house and using it as a college student rental. I can get the house at a discount due to a flooded basement caused by a ruptured water main break. With that said, the house needs a new boiler (among other things!)

My question is, I can replace the existing, rated 82% AFUE Boiler for approx $2500, or install an efficient, rated 93% AFUE boiler for $4000.

Tenants will be paying for heat, is the extra $1500 for a "super efficient" boiler justified? Or will tenants simply see any clean, new boiler as an added bonus regardless if it's 10% less efficient?

Thanks!