The security deposits from the tenant may be held in a trust account outside of the State of North Carolina only if the landlord provides the tenant with an adequate bond in the amount of said deposits.

Your approach seems to be the most adequate if you are not willing to be in semi-desirable areas. 

As long as you screen your people thoroughly and don’t cut corners it should be doable.Is the parking adequate ?

The only tenants that do not like M2M are the bad ones that fear being terminated for their behaviour.Put them on M2M and give adequate notice when you need the unit.

I would think 15 days is more than adequate time for them to send it to you.

If those are the numbers, then I'd say those would be adequate.  

The landlord may withhold from the security deposit only such amounts as are reasonably necessary for the following reasons: (1) To remedy a tenant's default in the payment of rent due to the landlord, pursuant to the rental agreement; (2) To restore the dwelling unit to its condition at the commencement of the tenancy, ordinary wear and tear excepted; or (3) To compensate the landlord for actual damages sustained as a result of the tenant's failure to give adequate notice to terminate the tenancy pursuant to law or the rental agreement; provided that the landlord makes reasonable efforts to mitigate damages. 4.

It is useless to ask for advice here regarding an issue that 99% of licensed Texas attorneys could not provide any adequate legal assistance for.

Failure to adequately follow recordation requirements could invalidate the instrument you used to create the easement.Additionally, you may become liable for tax deficiencies for the improved land.There are a number of liabilities from both injury and tax perspectives that you should become aware of, and contract with a local attorney to adequately protect your interests.Disclaimer: Not legal advice.

I would say : unless it can shown the Dog (or any pet) can be adequately housed your answer should NO.!