I know its a longer play, but that would I consider if I was you:-)  

Like @Jay Hinrichs said, it's just cheap insurance..... my clients that buy my new builds will do sewer scopes as well.. we have not had any bellies but we have had debris and rags etc stuck in them.. better to find them up front than to have a back up in a brand new 750k home LOL..

Seasonality always comes into play!

An MTR play may work well for them.Long story short, it can be logical for a property owner to enter into a deal with an MTR operator.

Partners have played a key role in my development and confidence as an investor.

Condos/townhomes range from brand new to 6 years old. 

Not sure if you were looking for a long-term hold on a two family, but it seems that was not playing out favorably for you. 

If they had not found the deal or participated at all, you would not owe them anything since it was off-market and they didn't play a role. 

Hi folks, A tenant moved into my brand new house and defaulted on two months rent within 3 months of moving in.

The operator's track record may not align with your goals (you are long term cash flow play, they are sell and redeploy, or vice versa).