Like Matthew, I am only interested in the east coast with a 'small scale' new Qualifying Facility where I would retain ownership; ITCs, SRECs, etc. 

Here is what Gemini AI says, better put than I can:Land Contracts in Kentucky: A Brief OverviewA land contract, also known as a contract for deed or installment sale contract, is a type of real estate purchase agreement where the seller retains title to the property until the buyer has paid the full purchase price, typically in installments.Key Features of a Kentucky Land Contract: Conditional Title Transfer: The seller maintains legal title to the property until the buyer has fully paid the purchase price.

I used a faucet as an example because that is an item that normally breaks down first and often observe customers walking down the fixture aisle at HD or Lowes looking for the least expensive option, whereas purchasing inexpensive tile or other cosmetic items won't necessarily cause maintenance issues although I would argue will cost you revenue (more on this below). 

The asking rent growth rate decline of 2.7% observed over the past 12 months compares unfavorably to the long-term performance of the metro, and rent growth deceleration has been shared broadly among the Los Angeles metropolitan area's thirty-seven apartment submarkets.Competitive Inventory, Household Formations, AbsorptionThe first quarter added 6,770 net new households to the Los Angeles MSA.

Finally, if you want a broker to be fully committed, consider retaining them in an exclusive agreement.

After 45 + years investing in, purchasing and selling notes and real property; structuring “deals”, running investment funds and syndications, I have observed that many (most) investors both hesitate too long gathering too much information before making an offer AND do not do enough investigation, analysis and due diligence before they finalize a purchase.Seems like opposites, right?  

The legitimacy of the contract probably only really matters if you have to go to court/arbitration to enforce it.That said, your title company would be a good place to start in terms of getting a legal review, I'm sure they have a real estate lawyer(s) on staff or retainer depending on the state.

Anyone who's been observing long-term trends will likely be thinking: I should be getting my FIXED Interest Rate Loan in place NOW, rather than waiting to do it in two years time.But here you are, being lured into doing just the opposite?

If they did a 1031 exchange they will retaining a tax deferred status.

That said, long-term the appreciation you get in the Puget Sound region is superior to many other markets, so assuming you find an excellent property management company that is able to screen tenants and only put in very well qualified, vetted occupants and you experience limited issues over the holding period, you'd likely come out ahead retaining the Mill Creek property if your financially able to do so and still buy wherever you are headed out of state.