All tenants are on Auto-Pay and even though we paid a premium compared to previous deals, this property is in an appreciating area and is by far my favorite property we currently own.

It also depends on how much debt you have ie Student loan/auto loans.

Every square inch is BRAND NEW from foundations to framing to mechanicals We added top of the line finishes and furnishings, but also found the perfect tenant for our attached commercial space: a bourbon bar for our guests.

Every square inch is BRAND NEW from foundations to framing to mechanicals We added top of the line finishes and furnishings, but also found the perfect tenant for our attached commercial space: a bourbon bar for our guests.

But if you were a renter, and you had work done by an electrician, for example, and you failed to pay the electrician, he would place a mechanic's lien on the property, holding you as an Agent of the Owner. 

I was in the process of purchasing a for sale by owner home in TX and had looped in a contractor to assist with rehab. I signed a contract to allow him to get started on the home once we closed. Unfortunately, due to ...

It may or may not work as the lender can say (and would be correct in saying so) that it is your responsibility and duty to make timely payments and if you were to be out of the country, you should have made other arrangements or get on an auto pay.You can also look into other avenues to boost your credit score.

The idea is that your umbrella kicks in where your homeowners, auto, etc ends (in terms of coverage limits) and offers a great deal more protection. 

All mechanicals will require repair and then replacement and people must understand it. 

@Brad Waterstraat if you're doing all this work, hopefully you've pulled any city required permits.The city mechanical inspector should be making sure that whatever heat option you use will meet city requirements.Assuming you meet city building requirements, you may also want to speak with the city assessor to determine how your plan will affect what the city assesses and values your changes will trigger.