This way, you do not have to marry (which is equity/LLC) before you date (set return).In the future, after this deal, if you guys work together seamlessly, then maybe create a new LLC. 

Their sales people are effectively serving as the real-estate agent, which creates some mis-aligned incentives.   

Now since the landlord had undertaken renovations to create a low allergen place to live, marketed their building as such - being forced into accepting an ESA would "fundamentally alter the nature of the services provided" and thus allow them to legally decline the request!

Second you could create a single member disregarded LLC (doesn't file it's own tax return and you are the only members). 

Being that I am now deeding my trust to the new owner should I create another trust and name them the beneficiary or just use their name.

@Daniel BrownPaying an attorney to create a single member llc.

To get started, you could create an LLC, and maybe once you are doing more flips, you can elect S-corp next year. 

If you like a lot of flexibility and be able to create your own reports, tenantcloud may be not a good option.

We would like to look at all of the options available in order to see if we can create residual income ourselves rather than selling and giving this opportunity to someone else.

It created a 1/4” difference in level between kitchen and living room.