It will at least give you an idea if the PMs records are way off what you think they should be.

Hi Brian, welcome to the BP community! 

It really reminds me of where i grew up in Cupertino Ca when tech took off and the orchards were turned into housing. 

If you're thinking about selling it, you'll probably be better off selling a vacant then with a tenant.

The more they have to loose, the greater the likely-hood they will work to continue to keep the home.

The insurance is higher along the coastal areas because of potential hurricanes but not bad the further north you go.  

Why so many move away from the and thus makes the problem worse.

Are you looking at the maintenance/repair costs of the homes once in place, W/S/G costs. septic expense if applicable? 

He's changing the terms of the agreement, and you can choose to accept it or reject it.I don't think it's fair to pass this cost onto the tenant just because you are unwilling to stand up to the contractor.

From the sound of it, the cheap debt is not really a motivator at all for you.