Sratch n Dent) - I always have good luck there and a lot of times there's no damage (floor model) or the damage won't be seen (wall side of a stove).

Heats all 4 unitsOwner pays gas for heating in all 4 units (There are 4 individual meters in the house for stoves, and 1 house meter for heat and dryer)Generates heat by creating steam that ciruclates in radiators in all unitsTenants have no control, it is regulated by a thermocouple outside the houseGet a Structural Assessment Termite Treatment Evidence of termite treatment in the past (dug out tunnels)Evidence of new tunnels, though they are likely inactive due to cold.Fire Damage in back corner of basement, everything is replaced but some joists in opposite corner so beyond surface damage (he recommended I get records of the work done)Cracks inside and outside on second floorRoof- recommends consulting a roof contractor Overall good Damage over the entry wayGet Main sewage pipes scoped.

Obviously region and actual design come into play, but I've looked at many homes in northern Michigan of which most have wood burning stoves or fire places.

(My be cheaper to help residents swap out their gas hot water heaters and stoves to electric ones.)Run your test ads.  

The theory is that each unit (all of which are wrapped in extensive insulation on all six sides and contain ERV HVAC system) should be able to stay warm with just the heat given off by the residents, their stove, tv, lights, etc.  

With a nice backsplash, and some hardware, you can fancy it up with very little in your budget.BTW, we had a 5" space on one side of the stove, which would've gone wasted. 

The SmartBuy offer is a two year warranty on HomeSteps purchased properties, and includes electrical, plumbing, air conditioning and heating systems, as well as ductwork and many major appliances like water heaters, stoves, washer and dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators.

We recently rented our nephews home to tenents (we are acting as property managers for him while he is in college) and the above-the-stove microwave has stopped working.

I agree with Amanda.I have seen people on the mend for 8 years and working.

Here, they began taxing the fridge and stoves in rentals as business property, your "office furniture" is taxed regardless of where it is located in your home or in an office.