They require annual preventative maintenance, (approx $300/year).

Don't think that jumping in now because of regulatory changes will prevent further regulatory changes in the future.

Your lender will tell you the same, but do not go out and buy a new car or something materialistic to prevent you from getting pre qualified for your next property. 

When saying it out loud, I suppose it does sound ridiculous to say breaking a lease should prevent me from purchasing a property earlier than my lease agreement. 

They are surrounded by back stabbers and equipped with desks that move up and down to keep blood flowing and prevent heart attacks.

Will this prevent you from buying in the SW area in the future?

@Crystal An - Hi Crystal -- yes I had a home inspection and the only thing noted from that I have had maintenance/CAPEX issues is the basement water issue, which has been (I believe) 99% resolved with some concrete parging around the perimeter of the house, a newer/better sump install, and covering flat bilco doors with a very heavy rubber mat to prevent water from coming through.

Debris preventing the float from activating the pump.3.

It informs the rest of the discussion, because there's nothing PREVENTING you from refusing to rent to a sex offender based on their status. 

In real estate there are rate-limiting steps that prevent investors from growth and capital may be what's lacking to get them to the next level.