The mitigation is really simple --- refinance or sell (for above the principal value at least). 

Hi @Jennifer Sovia, Raleigh is definitely getting more expensive in terms of home prices.If you are thinking about moving, a primary residence would likely be the best way to mitigate this, however.That way, you need a minimal down payment, still get all the benefits of appreciation, and are not subject to the high rental appreciation experienced there.If you are priced out of the market and are looking for a fixer-upper, you can use an FHA 203k or a Fannie Mae HomeStyle loan to finance the repairs of the property while getting built-in equity.Hope this helps!

If your agent does not have time to show you a property that requires quick action, you are not their top priority and thus, they do not have your best interest in mind.Bottom line, mitigate your risk of losing a deal and maximize your ability to purchase good deals when they hit by building better relationships with reliable agents.

To mitigate the chances of this happening, I researched the properties on both the County Prothonotary's website and at the Recorder of Deeds office. 

@Anthony Susco  while your business practices are normal for the industry  Dohardmoney thrives on newbies with NO money and they suck them into thinking they can get 100% financing for someone doing their first deal. .which we know simply does not exist in the market place other than with these folks. they mitigate that with snagging 2 to 3k up front and not doing the majority of deals that come to them. and of course they can just say they don't qualify which I am sure they don't because they are dealing with newbies that don't have any experience.. its really quite sad what these folks base their business model on.. just another form of guruism is my take on it.. and most of it originated out of Utah unfortunately.

Acquisitions team, renovation crews (fully licensed and insured), Property Management, and a Real Estate Investment Brokerage in case you ever decide to sell.By teaming up with a solid firm you can mitigate your risk and have some "boots on the ground" that have your best interest in mind. 

Your goal should be to negotiate a smooth move out and to mitigate damages as much as possible.The money due for back rent is as good as gone.

This thread is about how to mitigate the impact of the rule/law, not how to break it. 

I changed some of our policies to help avoid and mitigate losses, such as not allowing section 8, nor DSS.

When I was asked about mitigating risk, we, like you, have the same plan.