My concern was twofold: First, you lose the ability to do the final walk through, because you have 60 days of not knowing what they're doing to your place.

The 1st time I heard this I wasn't concerned since talented people get recruited away with better opportunities.

I understand the concern about a bubble but from what I've read the population dynamics alone don't seem to support the idea of a bubble here, but who knows.

She's still a little nervous about the whole thing, because there's a lot at stake and she's had a lifetime of being skeptical of investing, but she listens when I explain and she speaks when she has a concern or doesn't understand something.

The buildings systems (HVAC, Elevator, Sprinkler, Electrical) are the main concerns for older properties.

As far as the area is concerned I've lived all over East Volusia county and grew up in the area as well so I have a very good idea of values of areas around here.  

If you are concerned about move in date, ask for a nonrefundable holding fee.

@Robert MelcherWhile you could save the abandonment process with an application deposit if they do not occupy, my greater concern would be if they DO want to occupy under your scenerio of executing the lease priorSince you can't lockout in Texas.

This is my concern.

They are most concerned with the amount of return that can be realized.