It's crucial for electrical safety and modern compliance.Replacing a Gas Furnace: Since you're dealing with a gas furnace, the replacement cost will depend on the unit's efficiency and your home's size.

The fact that I could hit every box with $0 down and still have a good margin of safety made me jump all over it.How did you find this deal, and how did you negotiate it?

That's your safety net, your wealth, and protection from loosing that 3.75% rate.

Yes, you would want proper safety measures and also proper insurance so that you are covered adequately.

there may be a lot of flooring and drywall to redo to access the areas.You also have to think about the safety changes that have been developed since the house was built. 

If you are looking for more safety and preservation of principal, we recommend a cash platform called Flourish (owned by Mass Mutual) to our clients.  

Safety first! 

I understand that I may not make much money the first few months so I feel it is important to have a bit of a financial safety net.

The over arching theme of your journey I take away is continue to take action, don't be afraid to try new/different things, and have enough of a safety net so you can takes some risks.Thanks again for sharing and keep up the great success! 

Lesson: make sure all units are legal and everything is up to current safety code I also own rentals in a landlord friendly state, Indiana.