I certainly have some concerns, I'm not a naturally outgoing person, especially in groups, but am comfortable in small groups or one on one.

For the most part, I prefer the West side to the East side, because the crime tends to be less violent.Real estate is a long game and while you can try to flip tough homes for quick profits, I really recommend making a long-plan as well that allows for equity growth over time as it naturally compounds in to a nice nest egg over time. 

Do we just want to have a few properties to help supplement our retirement, do we want to have enough properties to replace my income and have this be my job or do we want to swing for the fences, grow a large portfolio and then sit on the beach somewhere.

i travel quite often for work, and due to the nature of my work i don't have to be in any specific part of town.

You don't have to exactly replace the debt if you have cash from the outside to either provide the full amount or to supplement the down payment. 

There was never a warranty deed with vendor's lien or anything of that nature recorded. 

The A/C is set low and is always running, and its always dark inside because the lighting was originally designed just to supplement all the light  the original double-glass doors let in.Not all service station minimarts sell equal amounts of convenience food.Invariably, the worst places are located in a food desert and run by independent operators.

Dealing with the county or courts makes me want to jump off a bridge, and just knowing human nature, I dont feel like dealing with heirs to anything. 

She actually did you a huge favor by revealing her true nature this early in the lease (which is great news).This is what I call a cheap lesson.

Lastly, remember that Regular upkeep is the nature of the beast with rental properties.