This would reduce filing fees and the amount of effort you need to undertake to maintain corporate formalities to retain any protection from those entities. 

I've considered trying to buy and flip the properties myself as they would have good profit but I'm afraid to undertake that as I'm more of a buy and hold investor and after the Reno cost these would be under water for rentals.

Why undertake a real estate deal that requires your participation for a yield that, if you are super fortunate and diligent, would likely return half of that yield?

I realize this would likely be a full gut and a huge undertaking for a newbie but the upside potential got my gears turning. 

Here is our county law about pet fees/deposit: "Non-Refundable Fees -- Non-refundable fees such as reservation or holding fees, move-in, redecorating or cleaning fees, pet fees/deposits etc., may not be charged or imposed by a landlord.

Have they shown you their marketing plan for your property, with dates and sequence of activities that they are undertaking to get your property sold quickly?

How many projects is your company currently undertaking?

Inquirers must seek the advice of their own legal counsel prior to undertaking any course of action related to this inquiry.

I do not recommend it on your first, not only is it a big undertaking but the 5% down program can only be done if you do not currently own property. 

They can provide you with estimates for the specific work you plan to undertake.