For the dogs, yes it is a lease violation, but they will simply file for emotional support animal BS and pay a small amount (eg $50) to get paperwork that isn't worth the paper it is printed on...and you have to accept it. 

Govt is out of control. 

You are transferring various liabilities, namely maintenance and operations aspects from you too a buyer. gaining some liquid capital (down payments), while retaining control of assets. 

I am a GC so I have some control on the rehab budget if that makes a difference in the calculation. 

Stop trying to control everything and start delegating more.

I would strongly urge you if you have time to read or listen to Real Estate by the Numbers by Dave Meyer & J Scott because they do a great job of explaining the various numbers and metrics used to make decisions in real estate, it has helped me reframe financial and real estate decisions because I understand the concepts and feel more empowered because of that understanding.The two factors in your decision here are financial and (maybe more importantly) emotional.

Also, do your research on emotional support animals as that too has gone "rampant" in Columbus this year - you have to allow them but, you need to know the guidelines, rules etc.

MFH carries all of the emotional issues and local governance that tends to favor tenants over landlords because you're dealing with "people's homes", not an investment property.

This means you don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook control.

More control over expenses, including what would've been a cap ex in MFH becoming a NNN expense that tenant's cover, or at least a percentage of them if leases are properly structured.