What a deed-in-lieu may prevent is having the documents preparatory to a foreclosure being recorded and become a matter of public record.deed of trustSome states, like California, do not record mortgages.

Without selling, I want to tap into some of it for investing purposes, but I've got the good old favorite DTI hurdle that's preventing me from more easily accessing it from a conventional lender (I checked with a credit union already).

And by the way, contrary to some agents beliefs, in FL this does not prevent you from putting the property back on the market.This is going to happen occasionally, but the clauses you suggested will hurt You in selling the property.

We're able to compensate for that by requiring a co-signer (no double deposits allowed in NH), but the inability to validate identity on the screening platform through questions based on credit bureau records prevented him from being able to complete the eviction and criminal history screening.

I really don't see the need, especially if they can just close down shop and open a new Co next year with a new license, or does the state prevent that? 

Corner cutting is fine, until it kicks back suits, liens etc. on you or property; then it seems not so good to skip a little preventative maint step. 

Their flat rate monthly service covers all materials and labor, wear and tear, tenant turnovers, repairs and replacement, preventative and comprehensive maintenance and home improvements,  Unlike home warranties, they don't charge any deductibles for repairs.Maintenance requests are reported by the tenant using their mobile video app or detected by IoT sensors from connected devices, and sent to the landlord or property manager for approval.

This is similar to hotel occupancy and will prevent having to sue for eviction in the case of a lease.

This prevents hugely inflated prices for a finished basement (we all know a finished basement doesn't add THAT much value). 

If it's really being damaged by the property next door, they (likely) have a legal obligation to prevent damage to  your property, much the same way you can't change the grading and cause flooding on your neighbor's property.