Other problem is the 3rd floor has electric baseboard heating which may not mater if I decide to seal it up.The 2 units are both in very clean shape, totally turn key, however the home is wired with knob and tube which would normally be totally removed.

I expect to reduce the rents by an amount that accounts for 75-80% of the current gas bill, with the other 20-25% to be found in both the tenants using the heat more efficiently and in better weather sealing and replacement storm windows.* Replacing all bulbs with CFL and including a replacement costs for any missing/non-op bulbs in the lease.

But to seal the deal, you need to convince the owner about the cost of the repairs and the current value of the property.

Seal off all windows and doors, at the very least install plywood over openings.Usually people stealing copper are looking for easy easy easy, so if you make them work to get it they will move on.

I am a little confused as to what you are describing, but maybe I can help.During the owner occupant bid period there is a 10 day initial sealed bid period on fha insured homes.

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Hello All,I am preparing to send a large amount of printed letters, and need a good self-sealing envelope recommendation.

@Bradford Arner -as you mentioned, the receivership angle seems to be the one to follow on many of these, I've been hearing more and more about "receiver's auctions" or something of the sort, which aren't apparently like the sheriff's auction with open bidding but are often sealed bid auctions.

Which i can tell on the corners where the panels come together there is a seal, but what about the bottom where it sits on the tub?

However, the (outside) perimeter of these vents do need to be sealed well as a bad seal here allows water/moisture to infiltrate into the building envelope (insulation/framing/finishes).As to the ventilation fans/ducts going nowhere, that's a concern. this means hot moist air in the house is NOT getting out - a contributor or genesis of mold and other problems.Hope this helps!