I wouldn't waste money on a designer for an investment property....maybe for a real high-end home.The really good ones that are worth having around charge a fortune (I've paid as much as $30k for the ones that help design custom home builds) and the ones that are cheaper are not worth having IMHO...

The customer service/property management hasn't been as proactive as I thought it would be.

Their lease is much better than other options out there - it's really easy to add custom text as needed.

Your customer (your renter) sets the rents. 

The property owner signs a lease and begins collecting passive income.CompensationAgreements may offer either fixed monthly payments or a share of the revenue generated by the charging station.Properties Best Suited for EV ChargingCertain property types are particularly well-positioned to host EV chargers:Retail centers and malls – Allow customers to charge while shopping.Office buildings – Appeal to tenants and employees with EVs.Multifamily units – Increasingly sought after by renters.Industrial parks – Growing demand for fleet vehicle charging.Hotels – Overnight guests often plan their stays based on charging access.Added Value to Your PropertyEV charging can enhance more than just income:Improves tenant satisfactionIncreases lease renewal likelihoodContributes to environmental and sustainability goalsDifferentiates your property in a competitive marketFinancial IncentivesGovernment and utility-backed programs can significantly offset installation costs:Federal Tax Credit – Up to 30% of the project cost, capped at $100,000 per charging unitState and Utility Rebates – Vary by location, with some offering generous subsidiesThese programs are often accessible when working in partnership with charging providers or developers.What Charging Networks Look ForTo be considered for a partnership, a property generally needs to offer:Reliable electrical infrastructure (240V or higher)Accessible, visible off-street parkingSteady foot or vehicle trafficParking situations with longer dwell times (10+ minutes)Steps to Explore the OpportunityEvaluate Your SiteConsider tenant needs, traffic patterns, and parking layout.Reach Out to Charging ProvidersExplore options with companies seeking site partnerships.Review Lease Terms CarefullyLegal guidance is recommended to ensure the agreement aligns with your interests.Communicate With TenantsOnce installed, let tenants or occupants know about the new amenity.ConclusionElectric vehicle charging is not just a modern convenience—it’s a step toward the future of real estate.

Are the insurance companies even interested in the customer's anymore, or are they completely fixated on how much money they can rake it? 

In my opinion the only reason they are still in business is that they are trapping customers who think one day they will get their money.

I’m also building a custom calculator to streamline and sharpen the underwriting process further.If you’re working on a deal and want a second set of eyes, or looking to partner up on dispo/acq, let’s connect.

I worry a lot of these "boiler plate" leases miss local statutes or customs in your market.  

If solar was really a sound investment, it wouldn't need to be so heavily subsidized which is part of my argument against it as a viable power source.Here's just one pro-solar summary:The average annual electricity consumption for a U.S. residential utility customer is 10,972 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, or an average of 914 kWh per month.