Money Mustache and simultaneously from a Google search for "50% rule".I'm a contractor by day (current focus is insulation/air sealing and mechanical systems), but my goal is to be financially independent by 2017 at the latest.

Would you uninstall the dishwasher and try to add insulation behind it, or route the drain line differently?

I now oversee the day-to-day operations for our MEP, insulation/air sealing and renewable energy crews (which is actually only one crew right now; we're planning to expand to 2 - 3 crews this year).

Buying below market gives you instant equity as well as insulation against unforeseen costs, slowing markets, etc.

We got a call to come insulate the house because it was getting cold.

., tile kitchen/dining, hall, laundry, new carpet living room, BRs, appliances, plumbing repairs, new ceiling fans/light fixtures throughout, insulate attic, new int.doors and front entry door (kicked in while rehabbing), blinds.

Even houses built in the 1950 & 1960 usually did not have wall insulation, maybe 3 inches in the attic and single pained windows.

More insulation and separation from partner liabilities.

Those terms would be included in your lease and likely makes you responsible for the duration of the lease term but you need to look at the lease.Drafty windows and going light on insulation are not building code violations if that is the issue.

Experts told me all they could do is apply like a dozen different insulation methods like special wooden floor heating.