You could go after her on a couple fronts , small claims for breach of contract  ,criminal prosecution for bad check , and contact the new landlord as a reference after the fact .

@Grant Jordan WardYour post (potentially) contemplates criminal trespass and felony theft. 

I could either take a heloc out against the property down the road when rates drop and buy more properties or get a SBL to buy more. 

Down the road you can look into Florida when you have the funds to do so. 

Lowering prices on slower days can fill in the gaps, and it’s also worth setting longer minimum stays in advance to mitigate low booking volume over time.In my experience, mid-week travelers are usually on the road for work—client meetings, interviews, conferences, that sort of thing.

Sell 8 houses a month or go down the road just like cars.

We had a project which has hit several bumps in the road due to contractor reliability or rather lack thereof.

Financially this deal makes sense; however, I am concerned with the safety aspect… I must live there for a year since I am looking for an FHA loan.There are areas close by that i know can have criminal activity but I am uncertain about this specific area (1-2 mile radius).

When it comes to criminal history, that is not a protected class... yet.

Its not lakefront facing property but its one of the roads circling the lake.