Super important that you know what it will be worth once repairs are made, and that you know what the repairs will actually cost ( many people underestimate and get burned ).

I'm considering adding solar panels to this house to offset the rising electricity costs in Ohio.I plan on using the PPO strategy (renting the system) for the panels since the property is worth around $180,000 and is at the top of the market for its location in Akron.

Its worth about 250k.

If you only need to make it 3-6 months this may be an option worth taking.

That's how he became a very high net worth person by age 50. 

Big question - in my case, is a cost segregation study worth it if I am not a real estate professional?

Any guidance would be appreciated, the house is worth between $200,000 & $225,000 currently on the open market.

Remember that if you allow this to happen, you are setting a precedence moving forward. 

Assuming you paid exactly what it was worth the first time around, someone would have to overpay to take it off your hands and make you whole.

Is it still not worth it?