He then proceeds to inform us that the plumbing technician wont be able to get us a new tank and line installed until the 5th of October.

First solution that comes to mind is to install a sprinkler system, but of-course there is no guarantee that tenants will use it.

The woman wanted custom cabinets , contractor and woman go and she picks them out she signs off on the order , he works up the price , and orders them . they get delivered to the house he starts installing .

We removed the small 4 ft section of fence and had a 6 ft fence installed. 

@Jenny Gremillion Other good topics to discuss with your CPA: (1) intend to turn them both into vacation rentals and hold onto them, or (2) installment sale (owner-financing).

I do not know if it will add value, it may if it is uncommon for houses in the area to be insulated. and for $250, well worth doing, it may even help prevent any pipes from freezing in the future. as far as the electric, i do not find that price too bad, the basement will be easy for them to take care of, the 1st floor, they will have to open up the switch and outlets, tie the new wire to the knob and tube and pull the new wire up using that knob and tube wire and re install the switches and outlets, there is some labor involved and is easier with 2 workers. the lights are going to be the hardest for them to do and they may have to open some walls, i would check with the electrician on that and see if you are going to have the added cost of repair and re painting. a lot of times insurance companies will not cover you if there is knob and tube in the house and it was never disclosed to them, so it would be worth it to you for the insurance protection to have it done. over all though, it seems like a good price.

Normally installment sale has three components1) Your basis that is not taxed 2) Capital gain ( not taxed as your home qualifies for sec 121 gain exclusion) 3) interest - taxed at ordinary rate.  

For my 4 plex, I got quoted $24,000 for solar system- way too high. 

I got a price of $3 a sq ft installed.  

Once you make sure there is not mold, or you have gotten rid of the mold, just install an inexpensive bathtub insert right over the old tile.