Homes built today also include many more expensive things like dual-paned windows, energy efficient roofs/water heaters/appliances, insulation, safer electrical and plumbing, garages instead of carports, etc.

This includes aluminum wiring, vinyl or T-11 siding, galvanized steel piping, Polybuthylene piping, double paned windows of dubious quality etc.Avoid these products if you can.

Before you decide to convert it into a sfh, double check the comps around your property.If the straining surrounding houses are duplex, or multi units, converting yours into a sfh may not be attractive.

I have done some deals with my parents but our success has been very strained due to lack of very motivated sellers. 

As condominium associations struggle with financial burdens and defaults increase, the lifestyle and environment they were built for facing increased strains.

We took out the three 13"x13" single pane windows & now every room has a huge Pella window view of the lake. 

Hey DFW guys, I just bought a duplex in Arlington and it currently has all single pane windows which are causing a bit of mold around them.

Definitelydon't want relationships to be strained because of this.

@Mikkel Pane  there is a weekly investor meeting in Jackson Called RIGmost of the movers and shakers there in Jackson in the SFR rental and rehab space attend

My concern is that the breaker did not trip on the fuse panel.  I