The current rent at $1200 is lower that what rentometer estimates in the area, which is $2k combined for both units

If neither of you have money and are saving a combined $200/mo, you’re looking at almost 20 years until you can afford a down payment on a $100k property (not accounting for closing costs, reserves, etc).

My plan is to combine the Long Distance investing strategy with other strategies.Thanks in advance for your time.Here is my plan.I want to start with virtual wholesaling because it will set up my deal finding machine and educate me on markets Then I will build cash from wholesale to BRRRR.

@Kevin WilsonBad cosmetically and good structurally is a much better combination, especially early.

Combine that with a no quit attitude no matter how many mistakes you make along the way and you will be successful.

Most were small, but combined they helped...

Reserves: you have a combined 14% for all.

That in combined with some maintenance/management projects down the road, perhaps selling is the way to go....if you have a plan for a larger investment with greater returns. 

I spoke with an insulation/air sealing specialist and he suggested combining the three (solar and air source heat pumps plus oil backup) was the way to go - plus there are lots of loan programs in Mass (solar loans, heat loans for heat pumps, etc) to help move in this direction. 

@Mindy JensenLoose/ falling off top runs look like they were poorly installed, likely not enough expansion room left combined with nailed too tight in a few spots.