I'll let you know how it plays out.

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

But I tend to like Bigger Pockets reviews even more because of the opportunity to interact with the author of the review.I will shout out to you in a pm as well.

Yes, having tenants pay ACH via a Tenant Portal software is best, but not all will cooperate and some will play games that result in NSF charges.We allow tenants to deposit cash/check/money order directly at our bank into our account.Many Class C & D tenants have challenges adapting to unfamiliar ways to pay and is often not worth the hassle (and possible evictions) to get them to change:(

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. 

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.

I’m just trying to play it as safe as possible considering it’s been vacant for so long and I have no idea the condition in which the previous owner left things.  

I also believe social media plays a big role in people not really wanting to work, especially with younger folks.

Seasonality always comes into play!