I am seeing more bureaucracy like inspections and fees, which I can understand because some people let their places become true hazards.I do agree what @John Underwood said and would consider lawyering up. 

This would probably allow me to qualify for the FHA loan if this is true since the giant loss is throwing off my DTI. 

I also want to say that if you see this as a true passive investment, you'll be in for a surprise because it's anything but....usually.

Based on what you have explained here and assuming that all of it is true, than you really only have two options to get it rented1.

You can't legally deny a true service animal.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: I wonder what the OP's true motivation is for asking this question. 

What David said is true. 

Both of you provided important information.It's true @Jason Wray that Florida is always a hotspot.

The Kwikset Smartkey system is an accident waiting to happen, the stories of them jamming up when you try to reset them are true, it happened to me.

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