I prefer having the air space under the metal, the strapping helps to level out the uneven surface and the metal is more securely held down with strapping.

Now, how an "appraisal" works on a commercial property like this is beyond me, or if they're just having an agent pull a number out of the air and call it an appraisal. 

Looking back, may have just kept the wall units but central air seems to be a big draw for the renters.Future: Am looking into getting a HELOC on property to fund the next multifamily investment.

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For a 2/1, I received these quotes with permits 14k electric,  8k furnace/duct, 2k central air, 2.5k floors sanding/ synteko, 10k bath,  12k kitchen, $30/$50 sheet of drywall,  3k paint,  roof was about 7k, demo 3k, concrete demo/new $12 s/f, windows $250/$400 depends on brand, then GC fees,  etc. 

You also know she's smoking in the unit (doesn't matter if it's a legal substance or not; smoking shouldn't be allowed indoors). 

No disrespect to the previous reply but I think your situation is different; he was talking about multi-units (where inspections can be tricky due to tenancy) and you seem to be talking about a duplex or SFH that you can rent rooms to (apologies if I'm wrong).My point is that the previous replier aired some very salient and smart concerns but I'm not sure they all apply.

I'm from Marion, Ohio but I am currently stationed (Air Force) in Aomori, Japan. 

I have a new flip coming up and for the sake of keeping things simple, keeping costs down and better interior aesthetics I'd like to go with a central air and heat system INSTEAD of a hydronic baseboard system and a central air unit.The question I have is, do buyers care about forced air heat?

I have started an LLC and currently, have 1 property while in the middle of buying another.On the current property,     1) 30-year loan that was refinanced to pull equity and purchase the 2nd place.    2)  replace the heating and air in my current property.