@Jack Anderson -we are in an almost identical situation . . .

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

I'm suggesting the opposite: go to neighborhoods the locals tell you are good to verify that they are good. 

I am filling out the landlord identity registration form required in NJ, and I am not living in the same county as the property.

Verify whether this is the case as you would first need to submit a utility plan.

You should have verified that it was fixed prior to closing.

You can ask for the papers verifying the service dog.  

@Scott Kroneyes I verified the income, it is $9,795.00/mo to be exactI see a gauge of 1/3 in expenses, using that metric it's a 9 cap and I know multifamily in that area to be a 7 cap. 

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Even with this carve out available, it does plainly state that a taxpayer does still have the option to go back and amend the prior year return - so both answers can be correct.I would have your CPA/EA review your situation and the related Revenue Procedure to verify you are under this section, which would allow filing of the 3115 instead of amending the prior year return.