I'm thinking of going with Mark J Kohler's firm, but they have not yet confirmed they are able to create a structure like this or something similar.The more I read about this matter, the more confused I feel on what to do next.

I would recommend giving this a read through, starting on slide 10: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1756isvsW-LGMI1yIgWPMZ9lnbb8...

A few words of caution: - Be careful not to let the "tax tail" wag the dog.

There are only three instances where it makes sense to buy solar panels for your house.1 - You are living off grid. 2 - You live in a state that has sky high electric costs AND great tax insensitive.3 - You have lots of money, don't care if you are paying more, and want to feel like you are saving the planet (even though you really are not). 

@Kristi TietzI'd be very careful using this tactic to get started, especially if you plan to use borrowed money to lend out such as HELOC or credit cards.

Some reading on this topic:http://www.trustlibertyinsurance.com/legislative_news_39.aspxhttp://www.trustlibertyinsurance.com/legislative_news_48.aspx

By passively learning I mean I am reading books and being active on the BP community page.

Everything I’ve read or listened to says going to meet ups is the best way to connect and build relationships.

We read over the lease again and when we came to his apartment, we noticed a cat.

I am reading Dave Meyer's book Start With Strategy and appreciate the breakdown of information.