If it doesn't belong here, please put it in the proper place."

So you will want someone to verify that the electric was properly split while you are doing those repairs.

Unfortunately, even here in Ohio, anything better than lower-middle class simply won't cash flow properly.

It has to be heated up, in turn creates the voltage to keep the gas valve open and running properly.

I'm just curious as to what other Investors use to calculate the ARV or FMV when you have trouble finding COMPS (this is assuming that your NOT using a Realtor), See I normally will use websites like Zillow and RealEstate ABC.com to pull COMPS, But their are times when they are No HELP, Because of lack of Information and I'm NOT currently working with a Realtor, So that option is out of the Picture and YES I know that you can go check the Counties web site (Assessed Value) But, That too is usless a lot of times, Due to lack of proper Updating.

And honestly i know a new furnace and hot water heater were installed approx. 5 years ago. the roof is in fair condition and im not sure about the foundation.

What it has done, is created a hardship for honest investors like ourselves.I don't invest in New Mexico so don't know the laws and rules there, but I would ventire to guess you can do them, you just need to make sure you follow the proper protocol.Perhaps some NM investors can chime in.

But again, rent, amenities, location, new paint, etc. go further than the efficiency of their gas pak.Don't get me wrong, I routinely install thermal windows or storms and blow in attic insulation, but that's more to KEEP good tenants once I find them (with lower utility bills they're more likely to pay me).But that's just my $0.02.Let us know how your own Green Experiment works in the actual field.

I guess my question is; What is a proper plan of action on buying and holding?

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