These buildings are block structure, each with their own bathroom, no furnished heat or AC but some tenants have added it themselves.

I own a Duplex in a smaller town , and there are some wooded and vacant lots near by maybe one block over.

Don't let the road blocks we all come to slow or stop you.

That forest is full of mine fields, snakes, predators and fallen trees blocking paths.

Many will tell you to stay away from property in a poor location because your Cashflow will get eaten alive by tenant turnover, property damage, vandalism etc.  

Perhaps she will default to the $250 scenario but in any case she needs to be released as 1) she hasn't done any damage to your place and 2)  you don't want a disgruntled tenant that will cause you unimaginable problems in the future.

Right now I'm hitting a mental road block on how I can make this work.

that kitchen came with laminate. not a good one, but i kept it. it's OK.the rest is hardwood, that was in terrible shape. he had to replace multiple spots due to damage.. we had to stain it and i HATE staining it. but i do hardwood 100% of the time unless it's a slab.

For example, (and i'm from NC originally), in Atlanta you can find a house for 50k and rent it for $1,000 a month to get 2% but you'll have more damage, evictions, worse tenants by far, and very little if any appreciation.

It does a great job, but it can also strip paint, put marks on the outside of the home and cause damage if not careful.