And then the rent becomes very expensive after that to prevent holdover?

Here in Georgia we've not hit the problem but the leases I have do contain a clause that if the temperatures go below freezing the tenants are required to allow faucets to "drip" during the night to prevent pipes freezing. 

We pay all credit cards off every month and the only loan we have is our mortgage on our home.The problem is that every time we apply for a loan to invest in property, we’re told that self-employment is not ideal and that our debt to credit ratio prevents us from getting a loan.

The seller conveyed a landlocked parcel and agreed to record a right of way to provide access.The discovery rule would likely prevent a statute of limitations defense. 

I can't speak for any lender and practice only in Texas, so YMMV.The LLC issue is to prevent the borrower from claiming the transaction is a consumer loan. 

.; having management doesn't prevent me from doing that, and I don't have the worry of what's going on.

We have have a pretty good process that now prevents no shows:1.

This will give you some extra space in there to help prevent the freeze/thaw cycle if used in conjunction with the heat cord.

., hygiene products, paint, grease and oil, hair, dental floss – all of these can cause clogs and prevent drainage).I'll be living there myself first for only a year and will rent it out afterward.

Only sure way to prevent pet damage is to not allow pets.