I understand these one-piece units were installed before the walls of the house were even up and they sell multi-piece units for after-market replacement, but our contractor is telling us it still will not fit inside the bathroom without removing part of the wall.

Or maybe somehow cover the existing window, and put a smaller window up higher so that the wall could be tiled or a shower surround installed?

While there are fairly standard square footage install rates for many services in most areas, most of what is involved in a rehab is priced per man hour required.

I watched a guy convert a 12 unit to a pellet boiler unit he installed and his heat bill dropped 80%. saved him 1000 per month cash flow.

The IRS tax court has ruled rent credits must be reasonable or the Lease Option is a disguised installment sale.As Bill said, said a lease and a separate option.

Jennifer - It looks like you installing the cabinets over the tile.

Called pest professionals and they came in to seal holes and install a one way door that later was removed.

You will be creating new point loads under each end of the new beam, so you will more than likely have to install new masonry piers and footings at those areas under the house.

A new heating sytem was also installed 5 years ago. 

In short, if you buy a cash flowing property wisely, you could be able to take out the full or at least a half of you monthly installment from it, thereby reducing the burden on your pocket.Gold or any other precious metal won’t help you meeting your daily or monthly expenses.