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Then once I felt more comfortable, renting out 2.

Each was paying me more than $18K for their stay so it sounds reasonable that they would want to confirm it is real and I didn't mind.  

The big question is this - is this 'marginal' area going to a) stay where it is? 

Keep the lines of communication open, and don't hesitate to stay on top of the progress (and costs) as things move forward.It sounds like you’re in some great areas!

I'd politely tell her that if she isn't happy there (which seems to be the case) you will give her the one time option of breaking her lease without penalty if she moves out within 30 days (eg Nov 15) and that she has until Oct 15 to decide if she will be staying or not.I agree with Kevin about phoning and then follow up with a brief summary of what you talked about via text.A lot of people here own a few places (not dozens) and most of us also have full time day jobs, so balance the two. 

Stay in your lane.   

The village also had a lot of restrictions that made me not comfortable proceeding as a first time STR investor. 

(Existing tenants intend to stay on.)

., you want to stay away from those.