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It has to be move in ready, but there are exceptions for minor updates like energy efficiency updates.

But I generally ignore it because I don't want to waste energy on it. 

Nothing is bullet proof, but a good maintenance process helps.

All this worrying about if this guy has a license or not is a complete waste of time and energy.

Dodged a bullet there. 

Last night I heard about a friend who had their electric bill go from $100 per month to $800 per month because the landlord did a repair to two of them and cross wired them causing my friend’s to short and use 8X the amount of energy for the month.

I recently retired from the military and I don't want to ask for permission to do something reasonable anymore since I had to for 29 yrs.As the owner your little bit of energy savings and wear and tear on the unit will cost you hundreds if not thousands in lost revenue.

I stopped hunting in '22 and it's amazing how much effort, time, indigestion and life energy I got back. 

And you will need a great generator because load shedding, and armed guards, and great security, attack dog's, at least 5 or 6, and bullet proofing on your auto is a good idea but side skirt flame throwers has always seemed a bit over-kill to me.