Perhaps the question would be, based on the described circumstances, how do you convert a non performing asset such as this into a performing asset?

In my opinion, CAP rates and NOI are a great way to compare properties to each other you're when doing business with other investors, but Cash on Cash is a great way to see how one property will perform for your personal operating assumptions, compared to the next.

The note was non-performing so the bank sold the note off likely at a good discount.

People can say what they want I've negotiated down to $5,000 for a non-performing assets. 

While you may be exempt from the DF Act, you are still subject to predatory lending issues, too much financed, over priced property, borrower placed in a position where they can not perform, lacks ability to pay, and other matters may apply.

In either case through, whether this duplex is a great or mediocre deal depends on the third unit.

@Ayodeji KuponiyiWhen you reject a tenant because of information from a criminal, credit or investigative report [investigative would cover income and employment verification through a third party], you must provide an adverse action notice, which has specific requirements.The law allows you to  do it verbally but almost everyone sends a letter.

Perform your due diligence as always. 

That would be far cheaper than not being able to perform and ending up in a lawsuit. 

Hello I have been listening to all the podcasts (in my car/office) but not said hello yet, i'm from Washington state, even heard Brandon in Poulsbo Wa (PODUNK WA) I have had a house under contract for some time now 6 years or so, when I paid the arrears I also took 6 months off to remodeled it , (never again, learned a ton though) I obtained it subject to existing mortgage, I sold it once Lease option, got it back, rented it out about three times, I repainted the inside (third time) last week put a FSBO sign in the yard and have sold it rent to own to a nice couple with $10,000 down and $140,000 sales price. ( I meet with them this Saturday) They have agreed to $1080 per month (I didn't say anything about interest rate but i think that is about 8%.