. #3 Doesn't cashflow, #4 high property taxes, #5 not landlord friendly- rental control is real. 

However, understandably controls need to be in place that provide for authenticity of the signer, and a way to verify that the signature really did come from the correct person.

Look here is the point.You can either see what you want to see, and believe what is easier and more convenient for you to believe, ORYou can realize there IS a much better way, and get out of your comfort zone and STEP UP, take control and dominate! 

New York City has rent control. 

Not only that, the state department of environmental control was involved due to asbestos and lead in the older home.

You better off having full control of 2-3 homes vs 0 when the debt service is the same..

Most of these types of nit picky requests end once they start hearing they have to cover it.Regarding the bed bugs does your lease state anything about the tenant being responsible for pest control? 

Lower appreciation with less control of your unit but you are more hands off and larger repairs and cap ex are taken care of by the association.

I was at VRMA this year and they had a booth there to showcase their auto system for keyless door control and other smart home feature. 

The entire property/loan/arrears, are part of the bankruptcy and under the control of the trustee so, like Brett says, if it's been discharged or dismissed, sure but if it's an active 13, you have to have a hearing (Not you, the borrower) and get the trustee's permission to do anything with the property.