Originally posted by @Andy Margolis:
Originally posted by @Francis Rusnak:
Solar can be put on for free with no downpayment if you use certain companies and your house qualifies. Illinois afaik is one of the few states that allows this with different grants. Have a friend who installs .. @Andy Margolis
@francis rusnak - your comments are very accurate. Illinois is a hot area for solar due to these amazing incentives that cost qualifying homeowners nothing to go solar.
Update: I learned the hard way many of the solar ads want your phone number so they can start cold calling homeowners for estimates and appointments. So over the weekend I started answering my phone and as fast and willing they were to come out and give an estimate, when i told them I live in a multi unit, the conversation soon turned into " Oh, didnt know that, we will call you back......."
Ill admit i was browsing on Facebook for solar companies in chicago and always asked the following:
1. Do you install on flat roofs? always answered yes
2. My primary residence is a two flat and since i pay for my tenants electric will this be a problem? They often said "yes" but one company said it depends on building height restrictions and angle of the solar panels would be the only obstacle
Seems like these companies all of the suddenly are changing their tune
Im asking because i don't know but is there something against installing solar panels for investment properties?
