Many areas have cheap loans or free loans as options to address the issues of energy efficiency that many homes have like insulation, heating and cooling systems, electrical and paint.

In addition with the improvements in regards to the additional exterior entries to the basement units, i think that's absolutely doable at least.Definitely look more into the property tax to make sure it's accurate, any advice on how to do that most efficiently ?

I know here in Portland we have incentives for using mini splits since they are more efficient.

(the terms, down payment, are negotiable) After getting the home, I will contact different programs to see if they have anything to replace windows, doors, or anything that is too old on the house and make the property more energy efficiency.

These are just starting goals that I have while I work on my processes/automated strategies to run deals quickly & efficiently. 

I'd rather use bank debt instead of tapping capital where it is efficient. 

This type of strategy isn't for everyone, but it will typically get you the most money for the property and can be among the most tax efficient strategies

With that said, my original intent on getting into real estate was to work towards being an architect-developer and capturing the efficiency of self-building and investment upside that architects often don't see as part of their fixed service fees.

I have my old home as a rental and am trying to figure out how to set up all the processes and systems in the most efficient  mannner before I scale. 

This prevents having to bill out and makes it easier and more efficient for everyone.