It does look like this owner has given up, so possibly we are looking to just be done with it.

We have no seasoning requirements as long as improvements are made to the property.

The Duplex was built a long time ago (1920's) and has had some updates over the years but still has some deferred.

Currently, you could say we are both low-income; I'm a barista and he works in sales.

A VA loan could be used to purchase a 1-4 unit property as long as you would occupy the the property.  

How long ago did you sell it?

This occurred long before automated advance electronic payments.Interestingly, I never rented to nuns before, I learned that this nunnery doesn't issue paychecks, as the convent provide jobs, housing as well as food at the convent.

If it is on the market for that long with decent marketing as you have, it is overpriced. 

., I've gained most interest in Mid/Long-Term Rentals and BRRR's, and I would most likely want to try to Owner Occupy a House-Hack as my first property. 

as for why it takes so long on criminal stuff best I can say is on deals like these it just does..