Guys coming up with the brilliant idea that investing in century-old C-class SFR in a place like Pgh is smart retirement savings diversification, damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead. 

So, full steam ahead.  

BTW, if we steamed-cleaned carpets before move in, does it mean we can ask her to do the same when she moves out?

For the most part, Philadelphia and the immediate suburbs were build up in the Early 20's through the 40's, most of which were designed with hot water heat or steam systems, knob and tube wiring, and cast iron plumbing, all of which are maintenance nightmares.

I have bought probably no less than 100 foreclosures with IRS liens.. they are my favorites and the ones I target because most investors need to secure up loans post sale and we could hold in cash and let the irs sunset.. less competition and most of the times I steamed right ahead and remolded and by the time I was done doing that and marketing the house for resale the 150 days was up anyway.. 

Boiler System:How it works: heats water to produce steam for heating and hot waterWhat it does: provides heat and hot water for a household or buildingWhat can go wrong: malfunctioning components, leaks, pressure issuesAverage repair cost 2023: $500 - $3,000Furnace:How it works: burns fuel to heat air that's distributed through ductsWhat it does: provides heat for a household or buildingWhat can go wrong: malfunctioning components, dirty filters, pilot light issuesAverage repair cost 2023: $300 - $2,000Water Heater:How it works: heats water for use in sinks, showers, and appliancesWhat it does: provides hot water for a household or buildingWhat can go wrong: malfunctioning components, leaks, sediment buildupAverage repair cost 2023: $200 - $1,500Gas Meter:How it works: measures the amount of gas being used by a household or buildingWhat it does: helps accurately bill for gas usage and monitor usageWhat can go wrong: leaks, malfunctioning components, inaccurate readingsAverage repair cost 2023: $100 - $500Electric Meters:How it works: measures the amount of electricity being used by a household or buildingWhat it does: helps accurately bill for electricity usage and monitor usageWhat can go wrong: malfunctioning meters, faulty connections, inaccurate readingsAverage repair cost 2023: $100 - $500Plumbing:How it works: distributes clean water and removes wastewater and sewageWhat it does: provides access to clean water and maintains sanitationWhat can go wrong: leaks, clogs, low water pressure, faulty fixturesAverage repair cost 2023: $200 - $1,000Roof:How it works: provides protection from weather and elementsWhat it does: keeps a household or building dry and structurally soundWhat can go wrong: leaks, damage from weather or debris, aging materialsAverage repair cost 2023: $300 - $3,000

ALSO if we have any gamers I'd love to connect on Discord or Steam!

Congratulations @James Seely-- looks like you're moving ahead at full steam if you bought a ss facility last April, and this one about 11 months later!

Steam showers and bidets are great, but not for C class neighborhoods.3) Set minimum qualifications to rent the unit.

It was either steam or hot water (hydronic).