However I have used a rule of thumb of 20 btu per square foot for air conditioning in a decently insulated house with good windows, and 45 btu per square foot for heat.

agree yes my accountant said "exemption" from increased property tax. if we were to just landscape the property it would be valued higher in year 1. and higher property tax paid. 

While multi-family units can offer higher cash flow, they often come with increased management complexity and tenant turnover, aligning with your goal to minimize hassle.Investment Allocation: With a budget of $300k, diversifying across several SFHs in Raleigh could maximize both cash flow and appreciation potential.

This area seems to be increasing with popularity within the STR market so thought I'd mention to you in case you were interested in other parts of FL.

Look into the condition of the roof too, as it might need some TLC after all these years.

Specifically, ALWAYS work on providing safe conditions and law-abiding procedures.

And they’d also have to be in nearly identical condition with the same flooring.

I offer the guests monthly "wipe downs" which allows for the cleaner to just give me an update on the condition of the unit.

In an effort to further increase the energy efficiency of the property, I had 12 solar panels and a new roof installed.

Lean more to “over” when you present the lease increase to the renters.