Temperature control thermostats that have a max,  we use a  landlord stat from Chicago temperature control.

The thermostat was locked between 70°F and 78°F, while outside temperatures were above 80°F.

Also, in my lease for tenants, it states that the tenants are responsible for paying for heat utility.In New York City between the months of October and May, landlords have to have to keep the heat a certain temperature.My question is, am I still responsible for keeping the temperature at a specific number if I placed mini splits in each unit and that my lease says that the tenant(s) are responsible for paying the heat utility?

(Note to investor: I know you feel like your acting stupid as a real estate investor when you do that technique above, but what you are doing is raising the emotional temperature of the seller. 

Shop for a HP which will operate to below zero and use a thermostat which will lock out all resistance heating below a certain temperature - aim for a 0º change over temp.A HP will cost about 40% of the cost of straight electric.

Also you can use high temperature spray paint from home depot on them and it comes out nice, there are many colors to choose from, but I wouldn't even bother with that, just clean it up is what I suggest.

They are always pushing people to use the forums so I just wanted to get some feed back / advice and maybe get the temperature of local markets.A few more deets: I live in the San Antonio, Tx area and would like to invest locallyI would also like to use as little of my own cash as possible IF IT MAKES THE MOST SENSEI've worked in construction all my life and I know how/what to do to get things done.

I've always said that if it weren't for the seriously frigid temperatures I would've relocated to the Chicago area some time ago.

Maybe add a yurt or 2 in the nicer temperature months and....voila.....less grass to cut and more money coming in

Hi all,Sort of a general temperature taking with this post.I'm actively looking for my first investment.