Most common sewer line issues are tree roots growing into the line, or on older properties cast iron pipes. 

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).

I can charge you more because of the sports teams you root for or because you wore a dress shirt that was untucked or because you drive a Kia.

If you're looking for a town where there are historic preservation efforts, you can't swing a dead cat around here without hitting a town that traces it's roots to the 1600s. 

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.

Focus on learning the business and/or find a great property management company to assist you.Find the ROOT CAUSE of the vacancy issue and focus on resolving it!

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.