So they can access the funds   Otherwise the assets will be locked in probate.  

Maybe they own the house behind it and want to put up a garage or driveway access to their backyard.   

Technology today allows us to access detailed information and resources remotely, which makes it possible to make well-informed decisions even from a distance.Memphis is a city with a lot of hidden gems and under-the-radar opportunities that many investors miss out on simply because they’re not familiar with the local landscape.

As an investor myself, I need to be creative in sourcing deals so I connect with realtors and contractors who may have access to deals that aren't publicly listed.

I also stopped taking Zillow applications.

If one person stops paying and it's tolerated, It's more likely to spread within the house. 

Nobody's going to a stop you.

The tenant suddenly stopped paying rent, claimed 'banking glitch' and squatted for 6 months while we worked through the evictions process.

Having an expert landlord attorney involved will help you a lot.As for the actual question, it is very difficult if not impossible to "stop" a tenant from damaging your property, because you are not inside the property to know what they are doing.

No experience with non performing notes.My idea is to buy these notes with the primary goal of accessing the property through foreclosure, knowing that there are several other possible outcomes.