We deliver our properties free of both (noted as such in the lease) and then contractually make the tenant liable for prevention/termination. 

In other words, I already have a checking and savings with BoA, but I would create a 2nd savings account (within my regular account) and put all the rental properties last months and security into that account (combined).Is this the correct way to prevent co-mingling of funds, or what would you recommend?

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Is that process too complicated, yes, but there is nothing in this decision that will prevent a tax sale purchaser in MD from reselling at a profit after obtaining the property by foreclosing the right of redemption.

The best thing you can do to prevent future foundation issues is installing gutters around the property to repel away from the foundation.

Quote from @Fernando Martin-Gullans: Hey y’all, I’m a retail investor with 2 SFH rentals worth a combined ~$650k looking to utilize some of my stored equity to buy more out-of-state properties, but I’m not quite sure how best to proceed given that my interest rates are incredibly low (leaning me away from refinancing) and neither property is owner-occupied (which I believe prevents me from using a HELOC).

This may be to deliberately prevent discovery of other electrical issues or prevent fire/injury.You will need some form of hard money or construction financing to purchase the property as is, and you will need to get the property occupant-ready to pass an appraisal before permanent financing is on the table.

My crime prevention class was canceled and I’m looking for an update on the rescheduled date.

This would also prevent me from using the HELOC for a different type of investment like BRRRR or fix and flip.

Quote from @Makan A Tabrizi: Quote from @Marcus Auerbach: We try to get ahead of the issue by preventing it in the first place.