You can try using a heat gun to loosen up the paint and then take a putty knife and pry the paint away from the floor.

. $1200 annually for heat is not realistic.

I know I catch a lot of heat on here for this but the difference between a 3k check and a 20k check is who you sell it to.

I had to install heat, fix a hole in the roof, and install a garage door before I could get a loan.

I'm doing the same thing for not buying in Miami Beach a year ago.

Is it common or doable to replace the furnace with a heat pump/blower and use the existing duct work?

I am originally from Puerto Rico, moved here to the DFW in 2009 from Miami, FL.I have 20+ years experience in sales and management, but after a lay off I have decided to work for myself, and Real Estate investing is the key!

There is no HVAC vent heating or cooling the space - the previous occupants had a woodburning furnace to heat the space, but took it with them, and of course that's not a good solution for renters.It turns out the HVAC ducts are all in the attic and it would be pretty complicated to drop something down to the basement to heat the space.

Some markets that come to mind: - Texas (houston)- Midwest areasMy opinion, I'd stay away from the ones you know can be volatile: -Las Vegas-Phoenix-Miami*Please note that I am NOT saying I expect these markets to go down or up.

For $2k, they can heat treat the house which is the safest way, but also most expensive.