Scaling an Operation for Going Solar

[Shannon McKenna]

I'm assisting an investor who wants to put solar panels on all of her rental properties and her own home. Right now, she's at four single families total, but she plans to acquire more.

We are currently discussing strategies. I am thinking that instead of paying full cost for parts and instillation on each home, she buy a bulk of panels wholesale and pay to have them installed as she buys (this also helps her take full advantage of the tax credit). 

Does anyone have any experience buying/installing/using solar panels for their properties?  Anything you wish you knew before you did it?

[Andrew Smith]

Hi @Shannon McKenna I'm in the solar industry and would be open to sharing any knowledge I can that might help. My plan is also to build a portfolio of smart homes for rent that will include solar. There are ways to take advantage of the tax credits without having to buy in bulk and there are most certainly considerations that need to be made when it comes to their installation.

Feel free to message me and I'll give you and/or the investor my mobile #. Not sure if we have a solution that will meet the needs specified but I'll be able at least to provide some worthwhile information. Just about every home and location has differences so I'd need some basic information on the properties and current electrical usage to start.

Cheers,

Andy