I don't think that really applies, since you have to have the place for a year anyways.My only other two cents is to convert that heating to gas instead of oil.

The house details:1800 sq 3 bd 2.5 bath when finishedWe are converting the garbage into 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths.  

Sales is how we convert a prospect to take action and complete a transaction.

(including taxes, title , insurance... etc.)NO PMI (special program)  and only 3% down. 4% interest on conventional loan/6% interest on renovation loan until converted to conventional loan. 

They are usually income restricted but im assuming (maybe incorrectly) that working for CPS you will not be above the income threshold (some are up to $80,000 a year for a single person).I assume you are paying rent and if you could convert that rent to a mortgage and get DP assistance that might be a viable way to start investing while saving up money.

I thought they automatically converted to month to month absent a new signed lease.

I see a potential of being converted to daycare or doctors office since anyone going to new york or north jersey pass through the home.

I converted a rent house from window units to central air and I regret it.

We are going to convert it into a 4 bed 2 bath and completely redo the floor plan - the current layout is chopped up and has a horrible flow.

@PatriciaJoseph, i was told another was option was converting your 401k to a Self Directed IRA and using those funds to then invest in real estate.