The lathe & plaster tear outs to accommodate insulation, as well as electrical, plumbing & forced air heat vent runs is a lot of work.

In this case, like insulation, double-glazed windows and solar, you have something to sell that give long term benefits if you go for the drought-resistant plan.I think you'd do well to see example of well-planned xeriscape in your area.

@Gregg ReinboldHow did you go about insulating the barn?  

Old newspapers used for insulation containing racist cartoons.

Biggest issues I see with the home from a home inspection standpoint would be the lack of insulation in the crawlspace and the dryer vent blows out into the crawlspace.3.

Nothing major (sheet rock was a little off, insulation he was using was thinner than it should've been, etc.)

High performance insulation/envelope and drywall HERE WE COME!

I have a four unit that has no insulation to speak of that averages about $200 per month for gas only.It's a rental, paint the paneling until you upgrade the units to higher end tenants and you will need to do the unit.

For example, people who invest in single family homes rarely think about noise control issues, and extra insulation between units to cut down on sound transmission.

After he does, the insulation and drywall will go up and the rest of the bathroom will be completedAll of the walls on the the 2nd floor, the downstairs hallway, and the downstairs bedroom are prepped and ready to be painted.