SOS website shows lien is attached to solar equipment only but the lender is requiring to deal with the solar lien for title transfer.my idea;transfer lien to surety bond ---------------go through mortgage and title transfer -----------------------transfer back lien to property or panel discharge.

5-10 units is considered commercial, and will generally require 20% or more as a down payment. 

This option would require assembling a local team as I'm considering forgoing a property manager.D) Invest in a Better Maryland Area: The goal would be to find a property with higher appreciation potential, though I'm aware that the cash flow might not match what I'm currently achieving.Given the unique circumstances of my current investment—significant appreciation, a specific tenant base, and a low mortgage rate—I'm weighing these options carefully.

It also requires potential tenants to text to confirm the appointment or it will cancel the showing.

SOS website shows lien is attached to solar equipment only but the lender is requiring to deal with the solar lien for title transfer.my idea;transfer lien to surity bond ---------------go through mortgage and title transfer -----------------------transfer back lien to property or panel discharge.

In my efforts to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy, I encountered a requirement for a zoning permit.

The only known situations where I was ever required to pay a loan fee upfront before funding is with my commercial lenders (banks, credit unions, etc.) on our 5+ units.

May or may not require any travel.

Some states will require you to file income tax in their state if you make any income there. 

I agree with the other responses- lending isn't a great place to start- it's complicated, risky and requires deep market knowledge to not be taken advantage of.