The cost of the Tesla Solar Roof system is cheaper than the new roof after incentives and it eliminates the current utility liability of $2700 with a guarantee for 25 years; you're looking at a minimum return of $67,500 on a $0 out of pocket expense or $10k if you paid out of pocket.Originally posted by @Steve Morris:I think with the subsidies and if you have good exposure, I see no reason why not to do it.I'd just make sure:1) It's professionally installed since poking holes in the roof not good2) See if you can get some kind of workmanship warranty in case you do get moisture invasion3) Find out what gets recorded against title.

There are many other potential buyers you are eliminating.

These types of things do not eliminate problems but help mitigate risk. 

There is no way to eliminate all risk buying at the trustee sale, no matter who does the title research.

Eliminate how much your credit check cost as well as your requirements for 2.5 times rent (I would go with 3 times)3.

Do you stand by your claim that you cannot stay in business without adverse scenarios for the property owner, said scenarios your "expertise" should minimize/eliminate? 

Oil based is the only kind that works to eliminate odor.

Even if I can't get it out of a flood zone I may be able to move it from an AE zone to an X zone which should bring insurance costs down or eliminate the need. 

The faster it grows, the faster their risk is eliminated.

@Bac NguyenAn IRA-LLC or Solo 401k are great options that eliminate custodial processing time and fees.