Lot split by far has largest upside, but it is also the most work with the highest cost.  

Pay the contractor for the removal and what ever else he did . 

As a buyer and someone who does wholesale when properties that don't fit our buy box come through our pipeline, I don't ever count other people's pockets as long as the deal makes sense to me, than why worry how much someone else is making on it.

Lack of capital is my largest blocker to entering the real estate market right now, so less than 20% is appealing.

If you're already worrying about retiring before you've ever joined the workforce, you need to expand your horizons and consider work that is both meaningful and financially rewarding.

Did I ever argue against it?

I know how exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) scaling up can be.If you ever want to swap stories, and strategies, or just chat about deals, let's connect! 

I currently own a SFH in Staten Island, NY, I am a real estate fanatic ever since I could remember.

I wish the parties the best in moving past this issue we’ve identified…as I suggested, you should contact all the tenants and proceed with a new lease with those that are interested in doing so.My question to the forum:Has anyone ever ran into this before? 

I always see people posting to stay away from D/F neighborhoods, but I don't ever see how exactly to determine that - I've read a breakdown of what each class entails, I guess I'm just looking for a tool that tells me that instead of trying to figure it out on my own in an area that is not well known to me.