The short/mid/long - term strategy is a continuum with stability/energy being directly correlated to income, in my experience.

Go gas or electric if you can.

We have stared the project about a month ago, completely new interior including adding new HVAC all new electrical, flooring, cabinets, tops and so on along with new driveway exterior paint and some siding.ere are some progress pictures.News, we are closing on a house and have a duplex under con .

Both of these guys have so much energy and enthusiasm.

Also factor in your capital, time, energy, skills, and other resources.

We have stared the project about a month ago, completely new interior including adding new HVAC all new electrical, flooring, cabinets, tops and so on along with new driveway exterior paint and some siding.My contractor is also an investor, so we were lucky there, good insight to share and also, he has lots of leads for renters.But he is NOT a good photographer LOL. here are some progress pictures .Also, I will like to share that we are closing on one more single-family property early next week and we have a duplex under contract.

It's saved me so much time and energy.

My situation the house was built in 1963 so the electrical panel was in a closet.

Bitter cold temps can affect the performance of "electrical" based locks. 

That saves you $ on electricity and lowers the fire risk.