Met her out at a local casino. She was 3 hours late. No big deal because the pool was fun. We just had dinner. Nothing happened. She texts me this morning saying she needs "help" with her rent. I told her maybe she shouldn't have gone to the salon the other day
  Turns out she is looking for this months rent and needs $1500. Unbelievable.

What?  Her being three hours late is a big-fucking-deal.   My brother, I think she pushed you aside to fuck another guy.      You bought her dinner?  I wouldn't buy her a pack of gum.  I typically wait 20 min for a late date, then i'm Ieaving. These girls won't respect you when you wait that long.  You're sending the wrong message.    I'm not surprised by her request.  You kind of set yourself up for that.  You need to rethink this whole episode.    

 She wasn't at the salon for three hours, lol.  --z

Dinner was comped by the casino. She texted me an hour after our appointment saying she was on her way to the salon. I didnt care one way or the other. Nice resort with a casino. I was fine if she showed up or not. I dont pay to meet and usually I dont bother with the meet first anymore. I  have the lady tell me what she wants. Of were not even close....buh bye.