I still own "brick & mortar" real estate but my end game is to be 100% in paper at some point.I upgraded to BP Pro & upgraded my profile.

I still own "brick & mortar" real estate but my end game is to be 100% in paper at some point.I upgraded to BP Pro & upgraded my profile.

If pipe is broken for a stretch its a replace,one small spot of roots might try the chem for a year and re look at it with camera. 

Converting to electric (including a new upgraded 200A feeder and larger panel) is less expensive when compared to the in kind boiler replacement by about $1000.Several factors being weighed besides price is:- Resale Value of the house - Overall cost of use for the tenants - Safety for the tenants (Gas/water/steam/combustion/leakage issues VS. electric baseboard overheating)- Future maintenance costs- Reliability and expected lifespan of electric baseboard (I don't have much experience with them for a PRIMARY heat source)-Future considerations; If converted to electric baseboard the Range/Dryer/Hot water heater can all be converted later to electric thus being able to eliminate the gas bill its fixed charge/service fee.

I made my monthly inspection after posting notice on the first and noticed they were still occupying residence but things were a mess with broken shower head, broken bedroom window and trim off front door removed, not to mention the illegal cat I found in the laundry room.  

This would act as an turn key operation with rents and security deposits on going and or being upgraded to current 2015 market rate.

Would you leave the window broken?

Sale price : $210k (Duplex built in 2005 and 2 open lots  of 6000 sqft next to the Duplex)Repairs : $15,000 (Foundation issues, replace carpet with tiles, kitchen upgrades etc)Rents : $2000/month (each duplex unit rents for $1000/month) : $24000/year.

Amazing job helping that family, you did bend over backwards and got them a little under 200k dollars for their property when they we're in fact going to get it taken and left with nothing but broken hopes and dreams.

Will this house need electricl up grading?