There's also a fair number of folks I've seen that have 1-5 units, hit a rough patch where they have to put in some work and want the "passive" income they heard about, but anyone with experience knows is not a true premise.The syndicators promise the solution to bad tenants, midnight plumbing issues, etc.

It's partially newly updated, with some areas that could use modernization but are not aesthetically unpleasing.

I'd like the new heating system to satisfy the following:1) Minimally invasive: I'd rather not tear out the old plaster to run new gas, water, electric, or ducts throughout the building2) Cost effective: I'm working with a budget and need to make sure whatever is chosen won't break the bank3) Transfer the cost: The new solution must pass heating costs to the tenant ... electric preferred4) Energy efficient: Tenants won't want to renew their lease if their electric bill skyrockets5) Effective: The winter months can be chilly in Virginia, and the system needs to be able to heat the rooms effectivelyThanks for your input!

I've been very satisfied with American Modern. 

They call me an example of the kind of affordable-housing landlord that is part of the solution to the housing problems of the urban ghetto.I won't tell you how much I have invested in real estate.

How modern did you make the unit?

Offer them solutions.  

So I need HELO with creative financing solutions.

Given the age of the house, that's a nice-looking solution.

The instance that "broke the camel's back" was reading the comments in which a borrower was trying to contact the asset manager to figure out some sort of solution to her delinquency.