We know we'd still have to pay for the solar, but it'd be nice to get a two-for-one and pay over time rather than all at once. 

Your lower level GCs can be just anybody, not the creme de la creme that they are in Cali, they're even fingerprinted and background checked with the FBI.

Delaware - 8%Assuming there's additional nuance here with states like California and Alaska handling taxation at local levels, but what are you all hearing in your neck of the woods? 

Consider a DST: A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a tax-efficient, estate-planning friendly option for accredited investors.

My wife and I are moving, and we're debating whether to rent our ~2400 sq ft 4 BR single-family home in Newark, DE instead of selling. 

I'm getting too old to wait, so if I have to take things in my own hands, I will.Here is the caveat, I came back to do this because I am extremely passionate about sustainable development, net-zero carbon, thermal mass, compressed earth block, rammed earth, hempcrete and others with all the add-ons like rainwater collection, solar and permaculture.

Quote from @Paul De Luca: @Nilusha JayasingheConnect with @Samuel Pavlovcik Thank you for the rec, yes I called his office :) 

If an enclosed building isn’t allowed, ask about solar covered carport or commercial equipment parking/storage (ie plows in the summer, tractors etc).  

With that, having properties de-leaded is something that any investor should very much consider as all of these programs will require it.Like Dan mentioned, a lot of properties do have separate utilities.

@David De La TorreBe sure to have builders risk insurance while you are rehabbing.