However, large volume wholesale companies of which I'm aware tend to have non-compete agreements that you must sign, which would "prevent" you from going into business for yourself (or with a competitor) for some period of time and/or within the same territory.

The roof was replaced this year and the Central Heat and Air unit was replaced within the last 3 years. 

I.E. do exactly what they are trying to prevent. 

Renters do not change out air filters!  

How will you prevent that from happening again?

It prevents emotional knee jerk reactions to market volatility and world geo political events.

Some electrical is involved to add light to bedroom and some work to add air register.

Without the resources to spend the money and time to find off market deals, do proper due diligence, and to fix the problems that will come from "deals" that likely have issues preventing them from going to market, it's an uphill battle for most.

Also on a different note , I think there are safeguards in place to prevent such behavior .

A lawsuit can run a year and a half and cost between $25,000 - $50,000 with no guarantee of the outcome The other side will likely file a “lis pendens” which effectively prevents you from selling the property or borrowing against it until the lawsuit is over.