To avoid the vacancy associated with attempting to fill a vacancy in the winter months would signing a lease for 13 or 14 months be a terrible idea?

I agree with you in that it seems they're attempting to build a case for fraud against me. 

LinkedIn Pulse is the site’s attempt to bring the content game to its ranks.

If a pm makes money off repairs, they may attempt to get as much as possible from you.

My first attempt at investing was a flip about 4 years ago in which I ended up losing about 10k.  

The town is growing rapidly and the city is attempting to get rid of all the trailer parks.

Reread and see where Ben made an attempt to debunk GRM's utilizing a 4 plex.  

Another reminder of the new federal law concerning homeowners in foreclosure, getting involved, approaching them with a solution to their problem or attempting to delay the process or misinformation to a lender, can carry big fines and jail time, better know what you're doing......and no, I doubt cash buying Realtor/Brokers will be pawning off great deals to you, why wouldn't they buy them if they had enough room for a profit?

I never go in a tear down their home in an attempt to make a bigger profit at closing. 

I think it is most likely an attempt to overcome/hide some issues with them being a good tenant.