I would contact her handlers and try to find out what if anything they will do in regards to their portion of your rent payment.

They are MUCH more efficient than a window a/c and you don't have the added cost to run ductwork.If you are unable to separate the electric and depending on the size of the units, you might be able to use 1 compressor per 2 units and just have a couple air handlers in each unit.

So today I was doing maintenance at one of my rentals, I opened the closet to access the central AC handler unit to change the filter and after I opened the closet door,  I had to rearrange a few things to clear the space to the left so I can have a clear path to the filter slot.As I moved some clothes to the right my hand touched what appeared to be a human head on the rack.I quickly jumped back and in my mind was a scene in Silence of the Lambs...I tripped on myself and fell on my butt.I was so scared LOL.Glad the tenant wasn't there.

Hi all,Was hoping to get perspectives / hear stories on how others approached the possibility of selling RE assets and using the proceeds to paydown debt on other properties.Here is what I see as potential +’s and -‘s:+ increase cash flow by removing mortgages (so more passive income)+ opportunity to sell underperforming assets- less assets under management (so less potential equity appreciation)- taxable gains (will not redeploy into RE as my sense is we are near the top of the market)- 30 year fixed mortgages in place at low 4-handle rates (based on simple bond math, the value of my liability is shrinking on a relative basis as rates rise)Other facts relevant to my situation:* RE is but just one asset in my portfolio (and I’m fine with that); cash flow and appreciation are great, but I’m looking at the asset class as more of a long term hedge against inflation * not looking to leave my day job and / or replace W-2 income entirely with passive income * don’t need the cash flows from RE; again, I see the asset as a levered inflation-hedging play

Small cottage, 598 sqft, getting it for $63,500 (was listed at $72,500) with seller replacing the whole A/C system (compressor, condenser, air handler, furnace, heat pump) and him paying all my closing cost.

Some ac handler units are Made to be installed horizontally, on their side, you can’t install one made to be vertical on its’s side.....the interior condensation pan/drain line configuration are designed differently.

Additionally their handlers could care less what they do and will not hold their wards responsible for anything.

Many people automatically think electric resistance baseboards (or electrical coils in a central air-handler), but your ancillary heat could be easily fuelled with natural gas, propane, oil or another fuel.Presuming your use of "furnace" means a forced air furnace and not a boiler and hydronic heat, you have the option of adding a heat pump with an exchanger insert in the plenum of your existing ductwork.  

How does everyone handle rent increases with new home purchase, with existing tenants?

Your results/experiences will be based entirely on the handlers in the local welfare office.