VT Sustainable Real Estate, LLC remodels decrepit multi-family houses into energy efficient properties. Part of the business is for-profit with environmental motives, while our consulting business is entirely non-profit. Our process: Step 1 is to add as much insulation as possible and make the building airtight. Step 2 is to replace the furnace and get rid of natural gas when possible. Step 3 is to reduce rain water runoff by using gutters with rain water collection barrels, along with using permeable materials for walkways and driveways instead of asphalt. For environmentally conscious buyers, we offer FREE advice on purchasing your own single family or multi family dwelling. If you're able to save up $12-20K, that's enough to buy your first duplex with a federal housing Act (FHA) loan! We have experience with investment property comparison, the buying process including loan types, remodeling/additions/development ideas, knowledge of zoning and building regulations, & marketing and property management tips/rules. We believe our real estate process is easily repeatable and will help you save money in areas, make more money in others, and reduce emissions. We don't make a $1 on this, nor have any affiliations. But we will feed you certain ideas, such as subsidized 0% loans on insulation and furnaces, and you are required to complete at least one of our suggestions if we divulge all of our suggestions to you. Our "compensation" is knowing that we influenced a decision to reduce emissions. One example: A $5k insulation job on my house was subsidized, leaving me with a $2k loan, 0% interest over 3 years. My monthly utility savings are less than the $55/monthly payment.
