Also if you don't mind putting a few more miles on the car Ann co-hosts the Black Diamond meetings that alternate each month between their Waltham and Worcester locations, great meeting and would encourage you to check them out. 

If not, I would consult an attorney for your best course of action.In Connecticut, the resident is responsible through the end of their lease term unless other agreements or terms of the lease allow for an alternative.

Alternatively, shop in areas where this vacation rental debauchle has already been completed and so you KNOW you can operate a vacation rental and won't be shut down anytime soon. 

You'll learn about myriad alternatives to buy&hold or flipping plus meet people who will gladly explain their specialties. 

Its a competitive market in Philly for MFHs, depending on the area, which is why a SFH could be a workable alternative.

I am interested in what types of alternative financing might work best in this type of scenario.  

@James Eschert, if you are like many who don't want to put their faith in the stock market and want to explore alternative investments such as rental properties, private lending, etc. then self-directed IRA or 401k will be a way to go.

Alternatively he suggested adding dirt to level out the space and then installing vapor barrier for $800.Anybody had experience with this before?  

Beginning investors or operators will have better education alternatives than gurus and self dealing leaches to learn real estate.

She asked if I knew anyone that would buy his truck.