Finding a partner is your best bet.  

I suspect I have substantial energy losses because of it, but even worse, humid Summer weather is closing in and I bet I'll get water condensate like crazy.So, I'd like to insulate this ductwork.  

I bet they said "Are you ready to have an unfair advantage in your market?".

"That puts people betting on little to no cash flow now and hoping rent increases and higher values will eventually put them into a profit situation.People that make a lot of money sell to people who would buy at prices they would never consider.

A big key bet is getting it under better management, so seems like exploring the feasibility of that is important before locking in a contract.  

I bet you are learning a lot!  

And I'll bet you their returns are very similar to those magical "2%" properties after expenses and long-term capex are figured in.Why do you think the really big money guys - the hedge funds - buy class A properties in desirable areas?

I think my best bet is home equity line of credit because I am trying to avoid  hard lenders to be on the safe side and minimize the pressure to sell fast and loose money just because I have to repay at a certain time. 

You should not be betting on appreciation when you are looking for properties to turn into rentals.

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