Since I couldn't move in before it was repaired, it sat unoccupied while I made repairs as well as all of the improvements I had planned on making.

Is anyone aware of how to qualify a home you built as energy efficient via this irs form?

I would first look to improve my credit, even if I had to use some of that 8K to do it.Good credit is an essential part of my strategy and probably most other's, too.

You can buy fixer uppers and add value by improving the property.

Interesting question.Deja vu all over again.I've been in Phoenix for 25 years, primarily in commercial real estate; although, I have served as a receiver for raw land, improved lots, and tract homes in Phoenix and Prescott.

Also, even though 2 others will be paying my bills, I will still be contributing the cost of the mortgage from my personal paycheck into the same account.I plan to do this until I have enough money and energy saved up to purchase an even larger investment property (think 10-20 units).

That greatly increased my efficiency with writing the letters.

Call the Housing Authority, you might qualify for "owned hosuing" efficiencies/#bedrooms.Being the first male to be expecting a baby is real news, go public and I'm sure some book deal or movie signing will take care of your housing needs.....

But, after the first home, I've always won them over by doing good work and improving the neighborhood.

In that even it is critical that the air/gas ratio be maintained for clean, efficient combustion.