@Zack Scharlepp This is me just spit balling...I came across this idea when I was trying to figure out how I could purchase a property without sufficient income  or assets to back me up.The idea revolves around finding the right property & Hard Money Lenders. 

It would be nice if there were some type of crystal ball that we could look into. 

The baseboard can be programmed to take advantage of off-peak electrical rates:  it heats the thermal mass using off peak energy, this mass then gives off heat (with some small electrical intervention to maintain temperature) during the peak hours to maintain a consistent heat in the room.Finally, if the layout of the property is fairly open, you could consider a ductless heat pump - while maintaining the baseboards for auxiliary heat.

Ok, so any suggestions on how best to solve these issues:This property is a triplex (maybe quad with an efficiency), converted from a SFR, so it's got one hot water heater for the whole building, and one temperature control (hot water / steam radiant heating) for the whole building located in the second unit.I'm thinking the cheapest way to provide enough hot water to the whole building is to replace the hot water heater with a 200 first hour rating hot water heater so I don't have to mess with the plumbing too much.For the heat, I don't know if it's easy enough to separate the heat out to each unit, if not, my thought was to just leave the temp at say 62, and not give them access to the temp control, and let them get space heaters to make up the difference.

Does anyone have any creative ideas to control the temperature on my rental homes?

My wife and I have been keeping our eye on houses and lots around Canton/Ball Ground. 

I have a similar issue right now, I may require that I finance it so as to defer the tax bite.My understanding with a 1031 is that tax is deferred not avoided, when you sell the traded property that appreciates over the years you really get hit unless you keep that ball rolling, but someday, Uncle will get his due from a 1031.I agree that a tenant in there will help justify your position.

In other words what recourse is listed in case of a default on the agreement.Someone dropped the ball if this is a whole house system.The seller should have been made to sign a statement that the system is paid for and no amount is owed.No legal advice given. 

RMLOs are not trained in underwriting, weighing compensating factors, assessing credit histories or the crystal ball approach with stress testing for risks.

Both  a slightly higher temperature for the water, and a low flow shower head.