Even the best property management companies (PMC) struggle with:- Finding reliable handyman and contractors (ServiceTechs)- Same with affordable ones- Tracking preventive maintenance- Tracking previous work for potential reoccurrence warranty coverage- Understanding tenant reported problems, so the correct ServiceTech can be dispatched- Determining if tenant is at fault for an issue & should be charged - and will proof stand up in court?

Its this sharp depreciating component which has always prevented such a purchase.  

--------------------------------------I don't think it prevents you as an owner from initiating the action.Personally, I wouldn't have any moratoriums on private transactions.  

Resist, go to jail.Some guys are using this as a preventive measure. 

This would also prevent me from using the HELOC for a different type of investment like BRRRR or fix and flip.

Some banks and lenders will calculate your Heloc payment based on the Max limit even if you only have a small portion used due to preventive risk. 

To be transparent, there is not 100% full proof way of preventing fraud.

Despite signing on the court day that she would move out in 7 days and waiving her right to appeal, she still appealed, preventing me from filing a writ of possession.

You can deny a showing, but you cannot prevent/discourage someone from applying.

And "big Government" doing extensive PREVENTATIVE proactive actions.