This way there will no be loose ends and title transfer will be clean, you wont even have to issue a quit claim deed.

Remember your costs will be more for an STR, you'll be paying for a lot of things you wouldn't with an LTR - higher STR insurance, all utilities including internet, supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher detergent etc, upkeep on furniture and linens if damaged, yard maintenance and grass cutting/snow removal, trash removal, etc.  

I have the funds to pay for the roof replacement, and I would pay for it ahead of the actual purchase, but hate loosing on the tax depreciation on installing a new roof since I'll be paying for something I don't own.

I have tried to remove National Parks from mine and a call did not do anything.  

Removed a pool it will cost a lot of money also. 

We removed it, and when with 2 propane heaters (one for the basement and one for the cabin).Some other things to think about:- Hammock- Bug spray- Boot tray for shoes- Snow shovels- Coffee and condiments for when they are snowed in and can't get out- Fly swatter for summer- If no internet service, then consider getting Starlink. 

Rehabbing units, removing problematic tenants, new infrastructure.

9) adding multiple ADUs or adding an ADU to a quad looses F/F conventional financing.

Removing tenants is a serious pain in New Jersey - though I realize those specific deals may be rehab and profit opportunities.

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.