We live a couple of hours from the property and needed local people to lean on in emergencies.

I'd lean toward trusting the Eviction Screening Report, but how often (if ever) are these incorrect?

You will be laying a strong foundation for supporting yourself, even in lean times. 

We frequently hear investors chasing properties that meet the "1% rule" which in my opinion is a  flawed underwriting practice (have posted on that very subject a few times in these forums), but in order to achieve a 14% cap rate your Gross Operating Income must nearly meet 2% of the assets cost assuming your operating expense ratio is at 35% (which is very lean on operating expenses).

I think I am leaning towards QBO.

It is stressful though has not all been wine and roses.. some great years some pretty lean years..

I’m definitely leaning towards holding and starting my portfolio up!

Under these circumstances, I would lean toward doing what you can before close of escrow especially if the current landlord - who has a relationship with these people - is willing to help you. 

I would lean towards holding and doing anther house hack if you can.

I’m leaning towards purchasing it in the next 24-48 hours.