It could also be part of some of the new energy codes but I don't have those yet.

There is a lot of frenetic energy at these auctions.

I hope that gives some light what wholesalers "ideally" do and benefits of having them in your team.Instead of rehabbers worrying about finding deals especially the new ones they can depend on wholesalers to do the marketing for them.

I am civil engineer, owner of a local engineering and construction company investing in Energy and Real Estate in general.

Or if the 2nd floor tenants are actually unreasonably noisy, send them a warning letter and then if no change, ask them to leave.That said, if you want to placate the first floor tenants you could have an "energy audit" by RISE Engineering where they look at the house especially in terms of heat loss and come up with a proposal to add insulation and other energy-saving features (and give you free LED light bulbs :).I'm not saying that insulation is the same as sound proofing at all.

Did it ourselves, I bought great looking Kitchen table and dining room table and patio table sets for SUPER CHEEP and spray painted the one set, Sold it all on craigslist after we had offer and made more money than what I paid for it.Also did same with sofa love seat for Living room. a couple of small side tables and moved and shot room from different angles moving lights and tables. and then reset furniture in the family room. and took photo's there. 

The key is not overpaying for an owner finance component to a deal.Marc C. said it himself that he is putting in a personal time and energy to find this situation ( Of course, I'm not talking about listed properties, but value-adds I find myself through direct mail and networking.

I'm by no means where I want to be, but I've been able to transition and keep the lights on. 

I would look into locks incorporated into home control systems, so your thermostats, locks, lights, and security are linked. 

I think that since I will be constructing the houses, it will be less time and cost to put the solar panels up on the houses or ground mount them in community spaces and give buyers the option of buying their solar array outright or paying for the solar energy produced at a reduced cost.