This is probably a silly question but if anyone could explain to me what the purpose of scaling single family homes for 2-3 years before purchasing my first multi family that would be greatly appreciated. 

Look, I am rather regimented when it comes to hard money; that a HML should ONLY ever be used for short term transactional purposes. 

You said: "This seems like an odd strategy - purposefully invest in an asset that loses value, with the hope that it will regain value to save a little on taxes... 

Now what would make you think someone here wouldn't be doing their due diligenceAgain this is also a platform for new investors so there will be questions along the wayYou should consider developing an understanding for the purpose of a legitimate forum

My company is licensed in 31 states for owner occupied loans (check my profile) and I can lend in 45 states for business purposes loans (nonQM and dscr loans).

That's not for investment purposes though, just to live for the time being and start a family. 

Smaller dozer which is good for this purpose

The solar system adds no value to my property for rental purposes, and I may even be ripping up the roof & replacing it in the new year.Beyond sending a nasty letter through my attorney via certified mail, demanding the company come pick up their equipment, am I required to take any further action or fulfill any obligations regarding these contracts?

I am not a big fan and it sounds desperate, not to mention takes away from the purpose of what BP is.

Should rent $800 to $950.The friend purposed the following.