sounds like you are moving forward. Yes.. to the curb is b4 to prison. LOL
I have a dog and cats but they are trained and well behaved. Having dogs and having dogs you can live with are two separate issues. You have your hands full w/o training two dogs too.
I hope the rental isn't so trashed you cannot rent it again right away. Be careful in who you get!
I have large house and have been thinking of renting a room.. the room has a pvt bath so would be very nice and there are other amenities.. But when I look at the income and the increase in basic expenses and the wear and tear and the risk of getting someone who is dishonest or addicted.. I don't follow thru. The amount of profit just isn't there where I live.
Good luck with all this. Just remember.. any assets you get in the future keep in your name only and anything you currently have get it in your name only ASAP!