Actually I'm kind of proud that this remnant of local culture survives, and aside from the illegal aspect it does fit in with the AG zoning.

Big step, be sure to take a moment and celebrate everything it took to get to this point.  

Be sure to celebrate!

They will try to mediate, but not strong arm.AirBNB has developed a specific culture that many people enjoy.

Should I ditch them with cash for keys or celebrate that the property is already cash flowing?

Time for a celebration for sure. 

And I have kept most of my short-term rental units occupied all year long.Only if I was young again, I could imagine house hacking and rent short-term to some exciting foreign guests, so much to learn from different cultures, or renting a room to a doctor or lawyer while they look for the primary home, what great connections you can make.If you are looking for 20% plus leverage returns or want to leave rent-free by "house hacking," Tampa is the place to go.

Each surrounding community is great, but they offer drastically different cultures.

If I were visiting from TX for the first time, I would probably be blown away by the nearby cultural and vacation opportunities.

You need to find out everything about the culture of the college/university you want to invest in: What are typical student housing rates?