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Cameron Johansson Adding Solar pros and cons so far
15 October 2022 | 6 replies

Hey everyone!!I am adding solar to my home for a few reasons. 1. To get away from the corrupt company called FPL who now runs the areas power.2. To add value to my home 3. To prevent lose of power if a hurricane or an...

Shequann Burrwell higher rents
20 March 2014 | 2 replies

is a higher rent justified if you add solar panels to the property elemanateing the need for a outside electric compay?

Aron Persing California- Income from property electric consumption via solar
9 November 2021 | 2 replies

The short. Potential income stream from tenant electricity. Install solar for say .15 kwh. Sell to tenant for market. So cal edision low tier is .26kwh. .09 kwh profit. So if a rental uses 10,000 kwh. Thats a $900 inc...

Lilly Fang foreclosed house with solar lease
22 November 2023 | 4 replies

If we buy a foreclosed house from the bank, but the house has a solar lease on it, do we have to take over the lease?
I was planning to buy the house to prevent it from foreclosure but decided to pass it after readin...

Phil Petite Solar Panels for Rental Homes?
19 June 2024 | 10 replies

Hello, BP Posters! :)Does anyone install solar panels onto their rental properties? My tenants pay for their own utilities, and I own homes in Memphis, TN, but I was wondering if this was a solid strategy for tax bene...

Clement Ndifor Have you considered solar benefits for apartments that include utilities
29 March 2023 | 10 replies

It not so common but in some situations, utilities are rolled into the rent price especially in strwhen looking at multi family there is a lot of roof space which can also be monetized with solar.what are your thought...

William Coet Offering on Land: How To Get Time For Due Diligence To Research Solar Companies
18 March 2024 | 4 replies

Hello,A parcel of land is for sale that is on a power line that other solar projects have been developed on.  It would likely attract a solar company, but not sure yet.Is there a way/clause to make an offer to get tim...

Justin F. Solar battery backup on ADU while connected to main house
14 April 2021 | 4 replies

Hello!
Hoping to get some advice on powering a detached 860 sq ft 2bd/2ba ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in California. My primary house has a 100A electrical panel supplied by underground powerline. When I installed...

Lesley Resnick Solar Panels on Rentals?
16 December 2018 | 8 replies

Does this make sense or not?I am considering putting solar panels on a rental property.   Reasons to consider:1.  There is a 30% federal tax credit2.  Bonus depreciation would apply - I am not clear on if it is 50% or...

Paul Bunton Solar power bank, generator in basement
6 September 2021 | 1 reply

We have a water pump for a pair washing machines and a dehumidifier in the basement. We recently moved so we would normally pay the electrical for those items. I would like to save some money by not adding a meter, et...