This is a no cost solution. 

That’s the simplest solution 

Like something from home depot or other creative solutions that are less than buying a whole new furnace? 

After giving her a couple hours to respond, I reiterated that while I'd prefer to work on an amiable solution, I couldn't work in a vacuum. 

Solutions minded - the only reason you should be worried about why something happened is so you can figure out how to fix it and how to avoid it happening again. 7.

I'd like the new heating system to satisfy the following:1) Minimally invasive: I'd rather not tear out the old plaster to run new gas, water, electric, or ducts throughout the building2) Cost effective: I'm working with a budget and need to make sure whatever is chosen won't break the bank3) Transfer the cost: The new solution must pass heating costs to the tenant ... electric preferred4) Energy efficient: Tenants won't want to renew their lease if their electric bill skyrockets5) Effective: The winter months can be chilly in Virginia, and the system needs to be able to heat the rooms effectivelyThanks for your input!

They call me an example of the kind of affordable-housing landlord that is part of the solution to the housing problems of the urban ghetto.I won't tell you how much I have invested in real estate.

Offer them solutions.  

So I need HELO with creative financing solutions.

Given the age of the house, that's a nice-looking solution.