The administrative process for ALE to place tenants just takes way too long.

Medical in its administrative capacity may also be a venue.

There are some exceptions: if landlord can prove it causes undue financial or administrative harm to landlord; the animal is a direct threat to the health or safety of others (bodily harm)...

And all of that can be done by a 1031 Exchange administrator of course...but that's if he wants to defer his long term capital gains taxes.  

For lower-cost properties, such as a single-family house at $200K, the benefits of having a separate LLC might not outweigh the administrative and financial burdens it incurs.

Mark, I have myself, my wife (owner payments and bookkeeping), a second property manager, and an administrative assistant.

VA administration has a great website with a lot of details about the program: https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/@Alan RezaNot 100% what checklist you're talking about, but send me a message.

However, I'm interested in more detailed guidelines regarding the specific categories of expenses and income, as well as any operational assumptions you might advise.For instance:General and Administrative Expenses: How do we determine if costs related to software, credit card fees, office supplies, etc., are reasonable based on the size (square footage) of the facility?

Check with your plan administrator for details.

I would mention the fact that your neighbors are ok with your renovation and that the administrative nightmare is causing you and your family financial harm.