There are a couple of older (>100 years old) homes in the community where I am looking for investment property that have radiator/hot water heat and no ventilation/duct system in the home — and I’m told it would be very expensive (and not worth it) to add the duct work.

Hi everyone,

I’m wondering if someone can shed some light on whether air from one unit in a duplex gets circulated through the other unit or not. This 2 family house has central air and gas heating. There is an outdo...

Since the boiler was only about 15 years old (installed by the previous owner), I was stunned to learn that he removed it to install the seperate HVAC systems and ductwork for all 3 units unit. -- I see why he wants to avoid paying $3,500 - $4,500/year in natural gas, however, now we are stuck with overpriced units and in area where renters expect heat to be included. -- He can at least remove the radiators and cap the pipes to provide more room in these 2 bedroom apartments.I'm all about new windows, updated kitchens/baths, etc but I think he went over the top with these new HVAC systems..

The issue is that often there is only one heater and only one duct work system.

I also know it needs updated windows and insulation, ac duct work, possibly another unit but, can't tell until new windows and the duct work is redone.

3 and 2 1500SFTThe Numbers:Purchase price $77,000.00Closing cost $4,000.00Repairs:Flooring 6000.00Cabinets 2500.00Counters 3500.00Appliances 1500.00Int paint 750.00Sheet Rock 500.00Landscaping 400.00Fixtures 1000.00Demo walls/Moving duct work and electricity 6000.00Expected Selling costs and hold costs: 12,000Total: $115,150 ARV 150,000-160,000Possible Gains of $34,850-44,850.

There is no room for duct work.  

Forced hot air is likely out of the question as retro fitting duct work for it would be a nightmare. 

The city is asking for an architectural design plan that includes before and after with ductwork included. 

Whenever we add bedrooms on to the houses instead of running duct work and or upgrading the entire furnace .