If you have $25-30k to sink in start up costs, it would be advisable to save up and use the money as a down payment on a turnkey furnished property. 

Does anyone know a good financial adviser/planner that I can use in the area?

Any advise?

That's interesting that your attorney advised that you go with weekly rental collection. 

Appraisers are not going to add value for something that is financed or leased, and if you're the only house in the radius of comps with paid off solar they won't have any comparisons to derive value from it.In the end it is really only advisable to pursue if you're going to own the home forever....while it is nearly impossible to determine if you'll own forever or not regardless of present circumstances.  

Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

Is it advisable to do that for protection and tax deductions?

Wise advise @James Wise.

Any lender that does not know this does not work with enough investors and you should look for a broker that understands investors and can advise you property.

IF investors are advised before making their investment that there are risks and problems can occur, then the sponsor should be able to keep investors informed of problems without “shame of failure”.