To install solar panels and a geothermal heat pump in the Boston area might cost about $100K retail, which seems like a non-starter UNLESS incorporating these into a mortgage made financial sense for the buyer, and...appraisers factored this into the appraisal valueSo in other words, if the additional amount on a 30 year mortgage were offset by energy savings & programs, AND the buyer was able to live carbon-free, it seems that this might attract a savvy and enlightened buyer.

In addition, there was no refrigerator in the kitchen when we received the key.

Additionally, I am looking to transition my career into something more RE oriented, as I am currently a project manager in a media company, and have been in Managerial/HR positions for the past 8+ years in non-RE fields.

If the lender says the property isn’t worth the negotiated price then the buyer might aught to exercise caution.

If you make renovations and/or additions to the property which will increase the value of the property, it is possible to refinance and pull equity out. 

I understand that the capital loss cannot be claimed.The entire intent to to practice parental largess without being subjected to additional taxes other than what is noted.Any comments or advice is much appreciated,Lawrence KaplanMarlborough, MA

Just some general numbers that I can put some additional figures to develop a profit plan.

Morning quiet time with a cup of joe, read, exercise, travel, time with my wife take priority. 

Additionally, every property is unique with different methods and terms of financing, performance, tax consequences, etc...

Sounds like my only "alternative" option would be to go back to the seller and try to get him to carry an additional 250k.