Non-conforming loans (mostly through brokers) do care about such things.

Is it worth the time and hassle vs. just making the fireplaces non-operational?

I do find a few lis pendens but GA is both a judicial and non judicial foreclosure state.

Even with his help, it would take at least a year (probably two) to get something set up that would allow me to pool non-acredited investors.If you stick with acredited investors or, better yet, sophisticated investors, you can get going faster since the SEC assumes that those investors know enough to protect themselves.As John pointed out, if I go that route, don't expect to hear much from me about it.Aside from all the set up, there is a lot of paper that needs to be generated, stored. reported and audited just to prove that you aren't cheating a 90 year old alzheimers patient out of her life's savings.

Questions about emotional support animals, breaking leases, contractor repair issues, non payment of rent, lease review, 1031 exchanges, etc. 

A non working swimming pool gate is a lawyer's ticket to prosperity.

If you miss a deal because you use a non-standard form it might be a very acceptable cost compared to other options.John Corey

That said, our board is actively pursuing foreclosures against non-payers.

Non conforming would be the right term.Hard money asks few questions but they expect a low LTV.

Even State Farm now is non-renewing policies on all multi-family properties here in Honolulu.