In a semi-previous-life (different position at the same company) I used to conduct energy audits on large MF properties. 100% of the time, we found that if Management was paying for heating/cooling, the tenants kept their units at 75+degF in the WINTER and 64degF in the SUMMER.

As a semi newbie as well I would say do not try and reinvent the wheel.

Also since those bills are usually quarterly or semi-annual, some tenants have a hard time saving up for big bills like that and find it difficult to budget.We've been doing Section 8 for over 20 years.

Looking at using 6' of semi-rigid aluminium from dryer through ceiling, then a 15' run of solid to a new side vent.  

What's disturbing to me about this is not the dog, but the fact that this person decides to contact a person they don't know, whom they're trying to make a good first impression on, using semi-literate, run on sentence "text speak" language.

My father-in-law is a really good contractor who is semi-retired more than willing to help with my rehabs...now I just need the properties.

I consider myself to be semi-retired and have no intention of ever changing that.

Great neighborhood.Finishes need to be higher end: semi custom cabinets, granite, etc, etc.

I did not take the time to read all (but most) of the replies so forgive me if I'm repeating.This is not qualified advice, but I think my accountant would give me a "semi" thumbs up.rental profit is not considered "earned income" and cannot be used as retirement contribution "officially".

However, I am probably going to semi-retire in a couple of years and may take over the rent collection aspect - so that is when I most likely would try an online payment option.