And if you are looking into this just for the sake of saving the planet, 1. remember the solar industry is heavily subsidized, creating distortions in other areas, and 2. most of the solar brands manufacturing are not green at all, leaving behind a bunch of toxic byproducts + if you factor in the materials and energy consumed in the production of panels, they will never recover that during their useful lifetime. 

I made the choice to move to Huntsville, AL to strive for a better future.

Texture created is cool but don't think this is the answer... check out... 3503 E 17th St Unit B4

(And, beware of promoters that are selling captive insurance as a tax-shelter; not saying that they none of them provide the purported tax benefits - just that you need a captive insurance tax expert help you make informed choices.)

Any advice or assistance would be greatly appreciated

You’re making a lot on appreciation and principle pay down here, and rent appreciation will create more cashflow in a few years for you.

Be there PAID assistants that's where you will learn and create a much better foundation for yourself than trying to read on line and BP s 10k different view points.. 

I'm concerned with two things:1. does it create enough value for tenants looking for washer/dryer in unit considering its downsides such as taking long and not drying as well?

If you buy in the right area the cash flow play will create equity. 

Possibility of being able to assist.