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). 

While we do not see income from these properties and are not managing them we do have a significant amount of depreciation and losses that have been assigned to us and carried over from the past couple years.I am invested in some growth/equity focused projects already and am specifically looking in reliable income focused strategies that are tax efficient provided the losses I have from my family.

The seller needs moving money, there are oftentimes an arrears that has to be paid on the loan, there are oftentimes HOA fees that are due, there are title costs, there are escrow costs, usually there is deferred maintenance, you have to make mortgage payments out of pocket until you get a renter in there, you have to pay utilities and taxes, and you need reserves in case it all doesn't go as planned.3.

It’s in California and the tax basis is quite low.  

MLO Classification: W-2 vs. 1099: What is the norm for sponsors, meaning do they  provide a W-2 with tax withholding, use a 1099

New Philly resident here with out-of-state rental income.

By renting out the additional units, investors can cover their mortgage and expenses while generating passive income.2.

Can anyone recommend a great accountant they've worked with who also has experience with US Expats living abroad filing their taxes back in the US?  

In year two on I'd make sure I didn't stay more than the 14 days to maximize my tax benefit.

(Of course there are sales costs, tax implications, etc).Thanks!