One of the major pros for a SF was that it tends to be easier to handle and it appreciates in value more than a MF would. 

I am looking to start my journey anywhere from Cincinnati to Columbus, OH My plan: I plan on purchasing a 3-4 unit property and house hacking one of those units for about 12-18 months.

House Hacking Strategies: Examine various house hacking techniques, such as renting out individual rooms or residing in one flat and renting out the others.

If you've ever watched one of his podcasts, you can see that isn't that knowledgeable or confident in what he says....buyers beware on this one.... 

The most likely time for dogs to cause damage is during the first year of ownership, whether it's a puppy or an older dog that is just new to the family and going through training.I wouldn't rule them out over this one issue, but I would certainly be cautious.

You want to buy a rental or rent one? 

I am in the process of buying a home now- that is probably easier to set up than moving my existing homes into an LLC.... one thing at a time..

There are numerous studies that support that graveyards/cemeteries affect a home's resale value/desirability.So, how can I say in one sentence that it could be a good deal and in the next sentence state that the location will affect the value? 

I like the idea of short/mid term rentals more then the long term...one big reason is not having to move all of his stuff...or at least being able to take my time.

I will advise to buy a home with many rooms, your income will be higher. if one moves out, you have the other tenants paying the rent, which is different if you rent to only one person.