Gas or electric would be a much better option, safety wise, from a house fire standpoint, CO danger, or danger to children or pets from the open flames. 

Two best options are house hack or sell and acquire a 1031 property.

We are in 11 markets, including Huntsville and would be happy to set up a call to talk over some options. 

@Max Bellino For smaller properties like your 2–4 unit multifamily buildings, an online cost segregation study is a quicker and more cost-effective option, providing sufficient accuracy for straightforward properties.

Question 2: if homes upside down on mortgage what are my options?

Try to narrow down your options to the top 3-4.

Homewrite is seems like it could be a good option.

There are a few options.1.

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