Also, follow all rules, don't turn off any utilities, don't change locks, do not go into the apartment without notice, etc. because then you will take all the heat for breaking the laws not him.

So, I guess I was asking about the benefits of doing that as opposed to selling when the market heats up. 

I have a 2 Unit property that can be converted in to a 3 Unit the 2 Units are Occupied on the 2nd and 3rd floor I will need to gut out the first floor and do a rehab I will also want to split the Heating Systems.Is it reasonable to expect to do it with tenants occupied or not.  

1.6.13 Check all registers and returns 1.6.14 Heat exchanger needs inspected 1.6.17 Clean/Inspect – AC, Furnace 1.7.9 Replace cracked windowFix dishwasher leak

talk to the park manager up front , sometimes they get a little heated about these deals going on without their knowledge and you could get title for it only to find yourself being evicted day one (and tyhose things arent cheap to move) , more than likely they wont care.Do you know how to inspect the thing for damages and price out repair costs?

Once you find a contractor they use that you like, you can call and request that contractor as well.Had the interior HVAC coil, one of the out lines to the outside unit and fan replaced, and recharged with freon for $180 dollars.  

If it stops working and air conditioning or heating is critical, then an emergency repair is more expensive.  

How is your heating bill in the Winter?  

The heat/electric is really high considering I have the same triangle tube boiler in a  large 16 unit nearly 20000 sq ft.

Mike Hanneman I can't speak from personal experience on that yet but my Airbnb property manager showed me booking rates on his other units in the area and it didn't seem to slow down at all.Dallas isn't really a seasonal tourism destination, and if it was I don't know why anyone would go there in the summer when the heat will melt your face off!