So you have to be cognizant of this and make sure you are able to implement RUBS or separately meter after you buy to improve your NOI.

@Jed BurkeyA general answer is pretty much yes, those restrictions have been lifted- there will continue to be an implementation of the zoning ordinances which are ongoing.  

Implemented new office and leasing policies and spent many hours staffing, training, overseeing rehab.

Implemented stronger management and leasing policies.

Factor that in.Alternatively, could you implement RUBS to pass the heating costs back to tenants? 

So, at the time I posted originally I may have sought to move from Hamilton, but now I just want to expand (smartly).The long distance model is super attractive to me (building a team I can rely on), so I'm implementing it here in Hamilton and scanning nearby markets for opportunities.

This is definitely something we can implement immediately.

Many pro's now only do this type of installation with the higher tank temps.I'd like to know more about the boiler. this setup can be really inefficient in the summer depending on the model and how it's implemented. 

I don't think this part of the new tax law has even been implemented yet. 

If they do, depending on what they are and potential cost to fix, maybe you can implement an increase while lettIng them know you‘ll fix some things you would’ve fixed any way if the tenant had decided to leave.