Their insights highlight the necessity for a careful approach to vapor barriers and insulation, emphasizing compatibility with the building's original design and moisture management needs.Here's the plan:Ceilings/Attic Floors: Elevate insulation to R-38 or above, incorporating vapor retarder paint or smart vapor retarders for optimal moisture management.Walls: Boost insulation to R-13 or more, utilizing smart vapor retarders or materials with adjustable permeability.Basements, Crawl Spaces: Increase insulation to R-19, targeting ground moisture and internal humidity control.Materials: Opt for eco-friendly, breathable insulation and vapor barrier materials that preserve the building's historic charm.This meticulous approach elevates the property's energy efficiency and moisture management, enhancing its value and ensuring a profitable return without compromising its architectural integrity.I'd like to hear your thoughts, experiences, or any advice you might have on integrating vapor barriers and insulation in renovating historic properties.

For example, if both couples are in the property working on building a piece of furniture that takes 2 hours how many hours towards material participation does that count?

That small of a job I'd estimate about $1.5-$2/sft for walls including materials.

The home is paid off but it still took over 6 months just to break even on what we had bought in materials etc for the rental.

Hi @Nicholas Aiolakquestion on material participation for short term rental.

Running materials to job sites and checking on progress, and then I learned it again going to check on a problematic maintenance issue and viewing vacant homes that needed turn-renovations.

The owner would end up getting free materials and labor for the install.

My wife will be materially participating as the REP for this property btw.

Lots of contractors donate their unused/used materials there.

It's a slow process that takes years to materialize.