He then went into the 2nd floor apartment and said the thermostat was working but it was an electronic thermostat and he said these could be problematic with steam heat.

 :)On #5, I knew some landlords use Samsung Media Hub as center piece for remote control of their thermostat, security camera and digital key.  

Install a Nest-style thermostat or Ring-style doorbell.

If you include utilities within the rent, be certain to set your rent high enough for the worst case as they will keep the thermostat high, lights on, and, perhaps, even open a window from time to time because it has gotten too warm.We never rent with utilities included, but we have a option which gives the tenant the convenience of not having to put utilities in their name, but still holds them accountable for their usage.  

Is the thermostat for more than one unit?

If a tenant comes home at a time when they are usually away (i.e. a class was cancelled or skipped) and overrides the programme in the thermostat to raise the temperature in the unit, they frequently choose the permanent hold of the override (because it requires less input then selecting a duration for the override) and, subsequently leave the house.  

One unit does have the A/C vent but the tenants in the other unit would control the thermostat :(The numbers are great as an investment but I am afraid we will buying a never ending war between the tenants.This is a legal 3 plex I wonder how difficult and how much it is for FPL to add one electric meter.

This time he's complaining about the insulation in the house  and how he has to set his thermostat to 75 to get it to heat up to 70.

Wi-Fi thermostat to keep electric bill down but also ensure guest check into a comfortable room.

For this I'll assume worst case:ARV - $190K(No closing costs for buying- cash deal) Purchase - $157KThat leaves $33KFloor repairs - $5KHVAC repairs (if needed, its old but I don't know if it works) - $4KVarious replacements (window seal, replace thermostat, one or two panels of vinyl siding) - $2KRemaining $22KSales Agent Fee (6% at $190K) $11,400CLosing costs selling - $5KProfit remaining: $5,600I have a friend that has flipped a few homes and he says there doesn't appear to be any unforseeable problems - it seems like we should be able to paint, clean up and do the rest within one month.