While the support sounds nice, I can buy quite a bit of consultation and legal help for $60K, and that doesn't even figure the royalty.Nothing against the franchises, I spoke with PMI and was impressed with their business model, I just don't like the idea of paying fees to be restricted operationally. 

Before taking any action, I'd like to research whether this model is truly profitable and feasible.

Also UPDATES ARE MADE FREE OF CHARGE..We all know how important environment is to development, i love the fact that their business model is about creating investor communities built for locals by locals and powered by one education system, this way we the people can be on the same page to minimize bad deals.  

Not sure which path I'll take yet, as I'm in "absorb everything and learn thyself" mode still.

Lastly how do you decide on the rent per tenant as this model is so unique?

I have only been listed a week so I am certainly not in panic mode by any means.   

Typically in northern states the cost for natural gas is way cheaper than electricity so over the life of the system your utility bills most likely will be cheaper with gas heat.Ductless split systems use electricity to power in heating mode.

Right now, I am still in learning mode to be honest. 

.  ;(  I can only say I'm a long time reireply user, in its simplest mode. 

I had one in acquisition mode, one in remodel stage, and one that we were selling.