Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.

@Tom OchiengI would reach out to a real estate attorney for specific advice on this situation since you already have one tenant who is being difficult.On a side note, when I have inherited tenants, I have been most successful when I have provided longer non-renewal notices, like 60-90 days, and offered to assist with moving costs.

They provide one-on-one assistance from my specially assigned   advisor if I need more extensive assistance for an hour a day during zoom, in 15 min interval appts.

This is not one of them from my recollection.I know this does not assist but what I would say is continue to do research on them.

Government assistance/tax credits are of course a consideration that is factored in to the cost/benefit analysis of any form of new energy generation, as all forms of energy are heavily subsidized and always have been, long before solar entered the equation. 

Our instincts are to eventually rent it and use the income for payment assistance on a new home mortgage.

@Joshua Patterson nice intro, but what specifically do you need our assistance with?

I suspect there would be massive blow back if the feds attempt to lower sec 8 rental assistance. 

However, we will likely need a property manager to assist with some facets of running this rental (since we would not live locally) and would primarily market it through platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO to start, (eventually setting up a direct booking process).Here's our question for those who have experience in STR's or who might be involved in a similar scenario: How challenging is it to meet the material participation hours needed to achieve active status?

Hi Junior, I'm in Atlanta, but I have sold properties in Macon, Ga if you every need any assistance.