We've upgraded many places especially when electric heat, heat pumps, central air conditioning is added into the equation.

So I think the answer to prevent large sums from wrecking kids  is that they are grounded. 

I'm optimistic that Air Force base upgrades (North) and the Trinity hospital development (South) will create a positive growth trend over the course of the next 5+ years. 

He did a full renovation and in the process switched from a wall heater/central forced air to mini splits.

The recommendation here is to always get prequalified (it's free to do) and that will prevent us from losing money when we make offers.Check out this post I wrote on finding good lenders HERE. 

But as I indicated the formula seems to be up in the air at this pointSince you are in a different region, I went through 10 or so of the last accepted investor bids in North Carolina and not one of them was accepted with a net below +-87%. 

My question is, with everyone taking a loss, the title company has reduced their fees, the RE has reduced their commission, and the seller will walk away with no money, how do I prevent getting to the closing table and someone (Either the bank or the other lien holder) deciding they do not want to remove the lien or take a loss.

The more important piece is that it reports the collection action on their credit report, which could prevent them from cheating another Landlord or qualifying for a loan.If you PM me I can share the company I use.

If you get specifically low flow showerheads, the cheap <$10 ones at Home Depot, tenants will complain.They'll just switch them out back to "normal" ones- people like strong showers.There are some that use air pressure to make low flow feel stronger.

You could sell and 1031 it into the next property but you'd usually have to time the sale of your existing property and the closing of your new property right.I also wouldn't worry about having central air in the property unless that is essentially a requirement for you to remain competitive with the rest of that market.