Steven Straughn
Buying a home with a solar lease agreement?
I am in escrow on a property that has a solar lease agreement in place with a company called SunRun. The property was foreclosed, so the agreement appears to be null and void, though we have the option of assuming the...
Nichole Kinard
What to do with 50 acres of rural land
We own 50 acres of wooded landed in a rural setting. Eventually, we’d like to build a few houses for ourselves and extended family but that will be a lot later. In the meantime, it’s a beautiful plot of land with a ni...
Peter Johnson
Landlord Strategy: Become the Utility
With rapidly falling solar costs and the 30% tax credit, has anyone discussed the idea of "becoming the utility" for their tenants?Most landlords can have solar installed at no up-front cost & finance it over 25 ...
Lesley Resnick
Solar Panels on Rentals?
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...
Qamar U Islam
Lighting - electrician vs contractor
What do you guys prefer to use for lighting work, a licensed electrician or a contractor. Electrician is a little more expensive but I think it might be worth the piece of mind. Looking to add a whole lot of recessed ...
Bryce Ericson
How old of a house should you NOT purchase because of newer codes
Newer houses are up to code, but can be more expensive than an older house. What should your threshold be of how old of a house you shouldn't purchase? Example: You shouldn't buy a house older than "Year XXXX" because...
Matt P.
Value Add Park- Deal or No Deal?
An off market mobile home park acquisition opportunity was discovered in our area through cold calling. The home is in a rural setting about 20 minutes away from a mid-sized MSA in North Carolina. A little bit of info...
John C S.
Solar Panels
Hi all I have a question about solar panels. Do they add value to your home. Also if a lot of houses in my area are starting to convert to solar would it be a smart move to jump on the band wagon. Thanks I appreciate...
Neil Hauger
Flipping a Farm-Can you help me look at a deal?
Hey all! Relatively new user of the site although I am a frequent listener to the podcast. My question revolves around flipping farms. I sell farm and recreational land in West Central Wisconsin and I have one for ...
AJ Wong
Five things I've learned from DIY investment and development I wish I knew sooner
This list could probably be fifty bullet points long and still not enough, but here are some tips, honest mistakes and things I wish someone had told me, or they told me and I didn't hear what they were saying. These ...