I personally would not perpetuate that practice, even if it meant not being able to pursue my REI interests. 

https://www.aier.org/article/the-perpetual-tragedy-of-new-yo...https://aoausa.com/the-destructive-power-of-rent-control-by-...At the very least, the concepts of rent control and "just cause" violate the 5th amendments' takings clause. 

You could always seek a perpetual easement for the drive or ask if they'll sell the portion of the lot where the drive is located.

To keep it simple, I round to 7%, knowing it meets my 6% rule of 'perpetual withdrawal without touching principal'. 

If you plan to hold your assets in perpetuity it doesn't matter much what happens in the short term.

Most C20's still perpetuate the arcane tribal formula of 1ton per 500sq ft.

It *does* perpetuate the debt cycle but you're also resetting your timeline when it comes to mortgage interest dedications.

Yes, it's expensive to suffer closing costs on the acquisition loan, and then refi 6 or 9 months later....but it's not a perpetual deal.

If you are finding deals on $200k properties for a $500 cashflow, you are going to get $5k in equity on someone else's property that might never sell and $12.5 a month in perpetuity.  

Fortunately, I'm not one of the perpetually offended!