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Leases are good options for those unable to claim the tax credits and who want to lower monthly cost and are unconcerned about home value consequences.I am a proponent of solar, so happy that you'd go solar with anyone reputable, but if you would like me to put some numbers together for your home specifically so you can compare ownership with lease, let me know.Best, Andy

Those that decide to owner finance tend to be those that either have a property that in its current situation can not be financed by institutional lenders or those that know that by expanding the buyers market to include buyers unable or unwilling to obtain third party financing they could sell for a 10-20% premium.subject to is a whole another story.  

So even though I bought a distressed multifamily and stabilized it, I'm unable to access the cash.

Run into too many investors that are unable or unwilling to pay the taxes.That's the quick and dirty. 

******************************************Unfortunately, we are unable to forward the credit and background reports due to privacy laws; however, I can provide you with some information regarding the applicants.There are two applicants.

These issues make me feel like my American-born applicants with spotty credit are at a disadvantage since they are unable to hide their financial mistakes. 

I inquired about having a co-borrower, who would be my employer, but as he has only owned his company for less than a year he is unable to be pre-qualified through a lender. 

This question is asked at least once a day.If you give raises in small doses, there are multiple problems:Confusion about when increases take place, tenant pays the old rent instead of the new, etc.Tenant may eventually be unable to afford the increased rent, resulting in termination or they stop paying rentTenants are likely to resent you for not leaving things the way they were.My recommendations:My primary preference is to move out the current renters, improve the units, then rent at market rate to tenants you've screened and placed under your lease.

I feel strongly that renewable energy is the key to our continued success and prosperity as a species, so it's true that I react strongly when people make statements that might dissuade other people from moving in that direction, especially if those statements may not be backed up by solid research.