Given the house is older and bills are higher, I suspect HVAC and appliances may be out of date, hence the large energy costs.

I am talking about store fronts with bullet holes in the front windows.

I also want to make my rentals "bullet proof" so that they hold up to wear and tear and a little abuse.

Working for 45-minute stretches (give or take) instead of for hours on end will ultimately allow you to clear your mind, grab an occasional snack or meal, and stay energized to meet your goals.Social Media DistractionsThough it may feel like staying plugged into our social media accounts is a necessary part of our jobs, the constant alerts and updates just drain our time and energy.

We didn't end up needing to borrow from him but we really hit it off - he loved our numbers, energy and the work we were doing - and he kind of took us under his wing.

That being said, I do not have the time nor extra energy that I would want to be put into the proper managing of my house .

If you're looking for feedback, you may want to post the problem or some bullet pain points you're trying to solve. 

Bite the bullet regarding the first 2 years of cash flow, (with anticipated high equity) or move along?

I have a lot of energy to learn and understand how the real estate Investing works.

If you are thinking about energy saving upgrades like new windows or upgrades to heating or cooling you can save a lot of money by working with their programs.- Think about the wiring.