We routinely turn off boilers during the summer to prevent them from running to keep up to temp all the time during the warm months.

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

Of course - having a w-2 job will never prevent you from setting up an IRA including a self-directed IRA.If yes, how can I fund it?

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

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

You can prevent this by requiring them to add you as "additional interest" on their policy.

Lock away extra supplies; trust is great, but accidents (or curious kids) happen.

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

I was there for about a year when my parents got into a terrible car accident.

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?