But before you jump in, think about the upfront costs, like buying and installing the system and maybe making changes to ducts.

The first fee paid is an installment to leasing broker with more over time.

The house I purchased is in decent shape on the interior as far as lead, nothing I can’t DIY.

The answer is yes and yes - you should be able to do a DIY CSS (using kbkg.com/residential-costsegregator or diycostseg.com) for under $500.You do need to couple your question with the other ones mentioned in replies here - will you benefit from it, will you be able to use all those accelerated deductions?

True true mate,And then the “after the fact” can you help emails when S#%@ hits the fan due the DIY or BRRRR not working out… Loyalty is a big one for me and over the years I have had many folks junk ship due to a promise of a lower PM rate or whatever.We go out of our way to establish a long term trusting relationship with more than fair industry pricing, offering discounts, etc… and only for many to walk of with the first “blonde” that waves her tail at them… Such is life mate and I still go into every investor relationship with an open heart Keep being great and Happy Sunday 

That rent would have easily covered the cost of hiring professionals, the job would be done better, and you would have saved yourself three years of blood, sweat, and tears to focus on your next investment.There is a time for learning and DIY, but you have to be smart about it.

Perhaps one of these can resolve the issue.https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-80-CFM-Ceiling-Mount-Room-Side-Installation-Humidity-Sensing-Bathroom-Exhaust-Fan-ENERGY-STAR-BPT13-14HD/308577336

You need to figure out the Net Rent without utilities and factor in you paying for water as most cities only install one water meter per building.

But YES ask them for common curtesy, Hey install one of those smart thermostats,  

Is it worth pursuing moving the granite, having it cutdown to right size, and installed on the current cabinets?