*Never change the locks on a tenant without their permission*Never ever change the locks on your rentals during an eviction.The eviction process is a dangerous and emotional time.

They are two entirely independent agreements.In response to your question #3, rent credits are not necessary, in fact they can be dangerous.  

competes nicely with Detroit 2 to 5k homes.. does not look as dangerous as Detroit..I would never walk into a boarded up home in Detroit without one or two folks armed

I've had them drafted by a lawyer though.If it is a dangerous situation, I would agree with you that maybe it would be good to just take what she can give you and get them both out as soon as possible.

Real danger lurks in the shadows...be careful and don't approach it too casually.

Available money and limited experience can be a dangerous combo. 

Here's an article from Market Watch on > "The danger of foreign buyers gobbling up American homes"What's your reaction and thought on this issue. 

They say it is dangerous.

Condos are fraught with dangers in a bad real estate market.Do you know it is much easier to buy a three or four family house, than a one or two family house.You should be looking at multi family buildings and have the tenants pay your mortgage.

The second option is relying on the 'greater fool theory' and that can be dangerous.