Did I make the right decisions in cutting the overhanging trees?

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I bought my first duplex earlier this year. I am doing a house hack and slowly improving the place. After 4 months of owning it I decided to start doing some work on the outside. I had some overhanging trees, which I didn't really pay attention to when considering the property. This was a lesson for me. Note to all newbies ALWAYS look at the trees on a property when doing your inspection. Familiarize yourself with the types of trees.

So on one side there was a big elm tree that had three limbs in the backyard and on the other side there were 3 big hackberry trees in the backyard. So almost 6 trees.  All of the trees were big and wrapping around electric lines that ran to the house, and into neighbors houses, one of the limbs of the elm tree was already broken and hanging on the tree.

Long story short I hired some guys to remove all the trees to the stub. Cost me $4,000. 

I got 4 estimates all of which were $6k+.  $4k was the cheapest I could get so I didn't want to pass on it.

I figured if those trees fell I'd have a big problem on my hand and worst case scenario if it killed someone it would've been a nightmare.

I could've saved some money and just had the trees trimmed but I plan on having the property long term. I'd have to trim it every few years. I figured I might as well remove them. Also the tree removal guys made it sound urgent, which I agree it was once they pointed it out to me. 

I talked to the tenants and they seemed grateful for it because they'd been worried about it since they moved in and the previous landlord didn't do anything about it.

I'm hoping I made the right decision here. But my pockets don't feel big anymore =/

What do you think did I make the right decision?