Some or great, some are bad and many in between.

Not a bad thing but it just takes time. :) 

You might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”, since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processes

You leave and you put your home up for rent with a realtor (smart move) or on your own (bad move).

But if I wanted lights and refrigerator etc, I had no choice but solar, this is why you're correctly alluding to the rural aspect.... 

The Midwest seem to be a popular choice in the chat along some areas of Texas are also good to consider for example, Austin or Dallas-Fort Worth.

Reputation and referrals matter.I invest out of state, and I’ve been burned by bad contractors before—it’s a fast way to lose money.

Not bad for 2 days.This is the last unit to rehab on a quad purchase from Dec 2021 that I will be up ~$1m after the rehab is completed.  

By offering strategic guidance, the broker helps investors make informed choices, ultimately increasing the likelihood of project success.Finally, a good private money broker understands the importance of post-funding support.

Never had a bad deal, always made quite a bit.