You can get:-$10,000 per unit for mini-splits - $5,000 per unit for knob and tube removal - 75-100% off insulation- FREE light bulbs and light fixture- FREE thermostats- FREE Shower HeadsWe just got $20,000 for knob and tube removal at a 4 unit and $30,000 to replace this shared boiler at a 3 family we own.

Hi, I'm looking to buy a 2 family in the near future and house hack it by living in the 2 BR unit, leaving the 3 BR unit to rent.Right now I am trying to estimate on utilities, and this is proving tough for me: all of my prior living situations have been with roommates that have had some big elements of waste in my opinion: roasting thermostat heat in a drafty house, forgetting to turn lights and appliances off.

@CJ WitmerIf you pay the heat, you should control the thermostat.

However, also do not be afraid to take a year or two to explore what you want to do with the next phase of your life.Though the enthusiasm in the recommendations of  @Jordan Redar is contagious, his option two is a USA specific programme {In Canada we have the first time home buyers programme with CMHC which will let you purchase a residential property for as little as 5% down, there are also programmes in some provinces to assist lower income individuals/families with downpayment}.  

It was near zero degrees here at the time and they had their thermostat set too low.

For something like heat, you may be able to install a thermostat that limits how high the tenant can set the temperature.

My name is Charles and I am a computer programmer from the Greater Pittsburgh, PA Area.Where am I from?

I learned to programme by myself in Java and now I am also learning C ++.

-High heating & cooling bills due to old systems that are not temperature controlled, have no thermostat, and that are old and dirty.

The woman ("Robert was too busy to attend" apparently) who gave the presentation was literally no more than a saleswoman.As other people have stated, there is nothing to gain from the seminar that you couldn't get from this site, without having training packages shoved down your throat.My advice: don't attend and DEFINITELY don't buy into the programme - you can just as easily approach some of the successful investors on here for advice without any hidden agenda :)