They never tell you to keep it compounding, they just don't outright say that or instruct that.

On top of that, NAR have not said or sent any instructions to his members on how to safely proceed with a real estate commission beginning July 2024.

Gets get a code and instructions as soon as they book.

AS A DAILY STOIC MY SELF, EPICTETUS ONCE SAID " Be careful to leave your sons well instructed rather than rich, for the hopes of the instructed are better than the wealth of the ignorant" 

If you only have a few rentals, it's real easy to get instructions from your bank and have tenants deposit the funds directly into your account.

There will be some trial and error as no one is perfect at following instructions.

They were instructed not to pay the rent.

I am fine with productive discourse but when it is arguments from theory, 2nd/3rd hand knowledge it's just.... well it's a waste of my time to be honest, I can not help someone with their perception of instruction on something they have never experienced, especially something as variable and "wild west" as terms deals, as I have said the whole segment of the terms.... dream it up and that could be it the only rules are both parties agree, can legally enter a contract and equitable exchange of goods, services or consideration (contract'ese for currency). 

I'm planning to instruct them to send a formal rejection and hopefully get my EMD back asap so I can move on with my life.My agent keeps telling me "no investor would do it this way, you're not seeing the potential here, it's in good shape, blah blah blah" and I think he's mad that he's not making an easy $6k on this deal. 

You will need to make your tenant aware of this added bill if you expect them to cover it and will need to send proof of tenancy (as in a copy of a lease) to the BDCD and specifically instruct them to forward bills to your tenant.