These type of properties also fall under the SFH guidelines, which you're qualified for - food for thought.

For his safety and my own sanity, I have to do something about this.

As part of approving an animal occupant the tenant and landlord will identify locations for items such as food and water dishes, areas for bodily functions to not harm grass or other vegetation, specific areas within the property and home that the animal can occupy. 

You're probably going to find that you spend the most money on housing, followed by transportation, followed by, at this point in your lives, food.

Perhaps a roommate can cover food, utilities, trash, etc instead of rent?

It has what many call one of the best unknown food scenes in the country.

@Josh CookYes I did get everything permitted, didn't want any safety issues for my tenants, potential issues with the city, issues with insurance if something happened or issues selling the property down the road. 

turn key is just something that has been coined to mean one stop shopping IE your seller is in the business of finding then renovating and then managing income properties generally SFR's .There is some safety in that for an out of state investor.. as in the turn key company... 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Cincinnati. 376sqft Condo - Short Term Rental located within a very short walking distance to cincy's best bar/food scene.

Good food, entertainment, etc.