It has been mentioned above but your best bet is to separate the SFR and the 8 unit into two separate transactions.

I would also recommend joining a Community of other limited partner investors.  

I usually charge a pet deposit and monthly fee, but from my limited research, believe I cannot charge for a service animal. 

Hell, I might be even-steven if we had one, and I'd bet money @Russell Brazil and @Nathan Gesner would be there with me despite the fact they're two of the smartest dudes in here because they're not soft pedalers.

As soon as that natural gas is converted into heat, the ability to efficiently transmit that over distance is VERY limited. 

If you plan to do multifamily in the "Far" suburbs it can be harder to hit your cashflow targets VS city/near burbs simply because there is limited inventory. 

@Renee PohleStarting with a primary residence in Boston offers long-term stability, house hacking potential, and equity building, but may have high upfront costs and limited cash flow.

It's clear from your post, and the limited information you put in there, that you are out ahead of your skis here.

In my area the supply is always going to be limited.

Bet you know who that is don't ya Carlos?