For example, we might use renewable energy initiatives, grants, or government programs to offset costs.T

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I understand that the investment or time and energy is required and correlates with success rate.

Neutral colors work well, and energy-efficient upgrades not only attract buyers but can also qualify for tax benefits.

Again, your time and energy is better spent increasing accountability and pushing RAD to improve their staffing with individuals qualified to maximize their portfolio at this time.....and in the future spend some time and money to perform adequate diligence before you invest passively. 

The build cost would be a little higher because i would use foam in the exterior walls and also use insulation in the interior walls for energy saving and sound dampining.

I have been interested in REI for 7+ years, have been a landlord for 4+ years, but in all reality, if I put all of that same energy back into my work career instead, I would probably be financially further down the road.

Also consider short term month-month leases on airbnb, renting individual rooms, month to month leases, just to get the cashflow energy flowing again.  

So i told him, AWESOME, that makes the answer so simple, DONT SELL, it's just that simple, selling is not an option, so, all energies too leasing it.     

Also consider that green energy is not universally accepted.