The current windows are single pane in Minnesota, and need quite a bit of work.

If one of the wires is ever clipped, the panel is still grounded.

It definitely needs some TLC but the Cap Ex items are in good condition - double paned windows, new roof, new electrical box, new exterior doors and lots of new wiring.

Based on the book “set for life” (fantastic read if you haven’t already) we want to focus on keeping our commute reasonable as that can become a strain on both time and money.

They are cheap to install as long as you can go from below or above without to much patching so that’s good. but in my houses the winter is cold they are old brick buildings with single pane windows...of course no insulation.

Advertisements for open units clearly state which utilities are included, and it varies.Many will say it is worth the money to get everything metered separately and have the tenant pay directly.Any time something is prorated, it is not directly tied to usage and it can be awkward when you tell two tenants that their cost is going up because usage went up when only one of them filled an unauthorized above ground pool with water… when they figure it out it is detrimental to already strained neighbor relations.In my area the landlord is completely responsible for the WSG bills, so we kept them in our name and included an average amount in rent.

average double pane purchase price per window is around ~$220. just the window, nothing large like a living room window.

The windows look like replacement vinyl with concrete sills, and that's good, and it's also a good indicator that you see the divider strips on the lower windows simulating smaller panes, what was once called French lights.

This is a very dry area though, but I don't think it would matter.I would focus more on closing any openings or gaps, installing dual pane windows, and choosing your window coverings carefully....

Of course, in order to do that, the PA needs to be prominent in the negotiation.