I would go middle of the road on efficiency if the tenants pay heat. 

We use Turbotenant now and they offer it to the renters for a small charge.

Don’t forget to plan for the future, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and celebrate small wins along the way—it’s all part of the journey!

The City of Alexandria is bound by the Potomac, Arlington, and Fairfax county.

If that is one of the only contractors and the lien is considerable that’s another story - but not enough info to tell

I am wondering if this is just the wrong time of the year.

There are several different types of income in the US tax code.Two main types are “active income” and “passive income".Active income is money you earn from working, such as wages from a W-2 job or income from running a business.Passive income is money you earn from investments like real estate, stocks, or rental income from your RE portfolio where you earn $ without actively working.Normally, you can't use passive losses (like losses from real estate investments) to offset active income like your salary from a W-2 job.That is unless you are an RE Pro.The reality is, that Real Estate Pro status is just a filing status similar to filing married or jointly.And if you are a real estate professional you CAN use passive real estate losses to offset active income from other sources.To qualify as an RE Pro you must:1.

@Carl TrubeWell have you confirmed the bank will let you assume the loan?

All the other houses on the street seem to be fine.   

Short, sweet and right on the mark.