This "experiment" went down in flames.

My company resists that even when the clients are desperate.  

They'll tell a buyer that FSBO house A is in a dangerous neighborhood but will tell that same buyer a listed home B around the corner is a great buy in a gentrifying neighborhood.Having said that, you can travel the path of least resistance or not, it's up to you. 

This would allow you to be in a more recession resistant asset class and not have any liability outside of your cash contribution.

Many folks choose Clarksville for our recession resistant characteristics and strong growth prospects. 

We had several extended periods with abnormally low temperatures in Dallas this past winter, that will create high electric bills in an all electric home.You said you replaced the A/C when you purchased the home, did you by chance have heat pumps installed or is the heat just resistive heat (very expensive).Even with heat pumps, when the temps get into the teens, the cost to heat goes up significantly.

If they resist I move on.

@Bill Gulley you knew I wouldn't be able to resist saying something here didn't you.

One of the individuals on my repair crew at one time has worked for one of the local termination companies, and assures me there's not a whole lot to it as long as you can find the correct chemicals to use.After research I've found what appears to work extremely well on bedbugs, including the ones that are typically resistant to 'normal' regimens.My concern now is about liability.

Things I have come across that can lead to saving money, time, and headaches:-Smoke detectors with long-lasting battery-Low-pile and stain resistant carpet-Heavy-duty tile w/ lifetime guarantee -Long-lasting light fixtures and bulbs-High-gloss paint (easier to remove stains)I am curious to hear others weigh in on these practices and provide others.