Are you considering doing all cash, or do you want to finance? 

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

Soft close on all cabinetry (think thats probably pretty standard in most areas now), dimmers on all light switches, mood lighting in kitchen, and cased windows rather than drywall returns.

I’m excited to connect, learn, and eventually contribute as I gain experience.Feel free to drop your wisdom or recommendations—I’m all ears!

All options seem pretty expensive. 

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Note it often is not a result of significant NOI change (excluding some markets where a lot of new units have been added). 3 recent studies show it is cheaper to rent than own in virtually all of the largest US markets.  

The house is sitting there vacant and all banks want to do is get rid of the property. 

Government assistance/tax credits are of course a consideration that is factored in to the cost/benefit analysis of any form of new energy generation, as all forms of energy are heavily subsidized and always have been, long before solar entered the equation.