They're not expensive, they're pretty reliable, and they'll keep your tenants comfortable & happy.

This sounds like it might be a win-win, Hospice has plenty of funding to be a reliable renter. 

That may not seem like a big jump, but a 50 basis points (0.5%) increase in the UR has historically been a very reliable recession indicator.

Often they will tell you what they're having a challenge with (like finding off market deals, a reliable property manager, etc). 

Howdy BP, If you were an investor with $2-4M to invest (leveraged against another property at around 6.5%) and looking for the lowest energy and management input but the highest free cash flowing asset, what and where would it be? 

Your real estate professional will generally be the best source for a reliable closing and I think BP would probably be my next source for a quality lender. 

One of my strategies will be to put money into energy efficiency to decrease heating costs, and increase my cash flow - Maine has some good loan programs/rebates that can really help tighten up a building, and finance efficient heating, so I'll be taking advantage of those.

Most people don't recommend getting started with a flip especially if you don't have reliable people in your network like contractors and an agent. 

Just ensure you factor in the challenges of managing properties remotely or consider a reliable property management solution.Ultimately, your choice should align with your long-term financial goals, risk tolerance, and lifestyle preferences.

I am definitely having a hard time finding a reliable talented contractor.