Can we put something in the contract that prevents them from racking up unnecessary charges?

Please understand, should you prevent me from showing the unit, you will be liable for my additional expenses, include loss of rent caused by extending the time for repairs and releasing the unit, and any attorney fees I incur for this lease violation. 

.❌ Cons:No asset separation—you personally own the properties, meaning a lawsuit against one rental exposes all your assets.Insurance does not prevent lawsuits; it only covers certain damages.🔹 Best for: Small-scale investors who prefer simplicity over asset separation.My Recommendation (Balanced Approach)1️⃣ If minimizing risk is your priority:➡ Use a revocable trust as an intermediary before moving properties into the LLC.2️⃣ If you’re comfortable with potential lender pushback:➡ Transfer one property at a time into the Series LLC and see if your lender reacts.3️⃣ If you only own a few properties and don’t want legal complexity:➡ Keep the properties in your name with solid umbrella insurance.Final ThoughtsThere’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but option B (trust first, then LLC) is the most conservative while still achieving asset protection.

The lender does not provide any reason as to why lender refuses it or what factor prevents them from doing so.

What are you missing that's preventing you from making your first purchase?

The LLC can act as a legal barrier to prevent liabilities for assets within the LLC from exposing assets outside of the LLC.

They appreciate the preventive maintenance I put into the house, and they take care of my property. 

However, I could be misreading the provided information.Equity stripping can be helpful for homeowners and for rental owners to prevent third parties trying to place a lien on a property or pursuing legal action to claim the property through a frivolous suit.

That could possibly be preventing traffic.

from happening again?