I guess I'll just have to try my hand at producing something viable today and determine if that is worth it but I will certainly keep you posted!

The transfer out of the EAT can sometimes (depends on the jurisdiction) result in another documentary transfer tax, but the actual transfer process is not difficult.

The PA has more than one "escape clauses", one being "verification of due diligence documents", another being "contingent upon satisfactory inspection results". 

Looking at the total contribution of each partner results in a much fairer division in the long run.

However, nothing convinces like results.  

And, because many folks who invest in rentals have fairly good income (which is what produces the money they're investing) many rental investors get caught by this limitation.  

Also, what are some ways to produce leads that you found effective?

I agree with @Daniel MohnkernDaniel you being in California has a whole different set of potential problems as my parents have been on the wrong side of this situation and the end result was the tenants got to stay in the property for 9 months and then they had to pay for their moving expenses because of a "perceived" violation of their rights....Anyways as far as whether the property is abandoned if you are getting rent money then I would not disturb it, if you stop getting money and they are gone then thats a different story.

It'll likely result in the same information.

I also think it would be onerous for the tenant to have to go to your bank during business banking hours to make the deposit or find a 7-11 or other store that accepts rental payments and would result in late payments.