From what I am told, hoping the next few weeks really pick up and I can get my vacancies rented.

More than doubling in one day did change that a bit, but I am glad I have it and hope it is never needed.I advocate those who have significant assets have the protection necessary to protect those assets.  

If you go this route, be aware that you’ll lose payroll deductions—so you’ll have to track contributions on your own (see IRS Publication 969 for HSA rules).2.If You Own a BusinessIf you’re running an LLC or S-corp, you might be able to fund an HSA through that payroll.

In your mind, is losing $9,500 worth saving $195 per month? 

As a newbie, I need someone to guide me from the beginning to try to avoid mistakes and hopefully be very successful.

The WORST result for you would be losing your EMD which is exactly what happens if you don’t go to court.

If the deal goes south and you have next to zero money in the deal, selling a short sale or walking isn't as risky for you since you aren't losing much.

Have you ever heard of a Landlord being sued by a Tenant and losing property?

I wasn’t prepared to lose so much of my savings as carrying cost basically I paid for the tenants to live there for 3 months + my own living expenses in that time.

The initial heartburn of lost reviews will likely be negated by more bookings (because guests don’t often like booking from large companies like Evolve) and hopefully better reviews with you as PM.