For example, bond market reporters mistakenly tie mortgage rates to the performance of the 10-year Treasury note on a routine basis.

My friend today said that he feels one big bath can be better than two small ones with an uncomfortable layout.

But again, rent, amenities, location, new paint, etc. go further than the efficiency of their gas pak.Don't get me wrong, I routinely install thermal windows or storms and blow in attic insulation, but that's more to KEEP good tenants once I find them (with lower utility bills they're more likely to pay me).But that's just my $0.02.Let us know how your own Green Experiment works in the actual field.

I really feel uncomfortable investing so much of my own money.

I was the most introverted person in the world a long long time ago but if your willing to consistently put yourself into positions that are uncomfortable you will grow and overcome that.

I tell them up front that I live there and usually except for emergencies and routine maintenance--we don't see each other.

Some of these will be no shows.If I have a tenant that is taking care of place I will likely show house while they are there.If they are slobs or place needs stuff like paint ot or repairs I will not advertise till I can take care of these so house will show well.I routinely use resident research.com for background checks but you Zillow offers online applications for $29 to the tenant.I turned this option on last vacancy and it worked really well.I told anyone that wanted to apply to go to Zillow and do so.

@Chris Jensen I would show a FSBO to my buyer clients, but only with a Buyer's Broker agreement that stipulates that I will be paid my commission, whether or not the FSBO agrees to it.That sets up an uncomfortable situation, and to be honest, it's one I'd rather avoid - but my first obligation is to my client.So to answer your question, I don't shun a listing because it's a FSBO, but I don't go seeking them out either.

Also very much an introvert and feel uncomfortable asking people for funding. 

On a different note though, the month of July had me at my property twice for routine yard work and that's it.