Last, I would like to also say that if a company WERE to sue a BiggerPockets member for defamation in a forum thread, that I would be very interested in covering the situation as a news story.

Im even referring their properties to my friends and I look like a fool referring people who then see a scathing post from me.PLEASE remove the post. 

Get a small inground fiberglass pool.No above ground pool unless you have a mobile home.

What is their previous rental history like?

I'm just hoping someone with actual knowledge of it can provide some information that offers an alternate explanation.

But in the South contract for deeds are not liked by the RE attorneies, where up north CFD has state statute validity (which states?). 

Quote from @Dawn Harris: We have a STR managed by a property management company.

Would a HELOC or home equity loan on my personal home be a good idea to fund this?  

So, your focus may need to pivot from high rental cash flow to little to no cash flow as a rental with an appreciation upside.I would recommend taking your $150K to $200K and securing a solid equity position in something that will cover its expenses and maybe provide a small cash flow, but then is poised to appreciate nicely over the course of the next several years. 

You need to provide at least 30 day notice to a tenant that you will not be renewing in NY State.