I let them run to the end of the year as m-t-m, then send a rent raise letter, usually for $25 or $50, on or about Nov 1, effective Jan 1. 

Buying tax efficient assets like RE in retirement in not very tax efficient strategy.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I began building relationships with them by taking them out to lunch, talking about Real Estate, and just asking them if they would be willing to fund deals for me if it made sense.

Welcome advice on cost-effective way to transfer money.

You are nothing but a rounding error to their depository relationships and you are likely not getting special treatment. 6.

Last week I made a post about getting a US mortgage as a US citizen who lives abroad (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/1219693-getti...). People responded by explaining that residential mortgage lenders ...

Rental property management is business, not personal so always keep a business relationship with your tenant(s) - no friends or family wanted. 

There are more effective ways to accomplish this.

They will confirm to you that the number has been steadily increasing year after year (Covid or recession effects aside).

I am considering other options to see if there are ways I can hire someone to just do showing only and mamage my own rent collection through Zillow app, I also have my own contactors to do maintenance but have been paying monthly fee to my property manager who has done literally nothing, they also never answered my calls.It definitely sounds like you need to reevaluate your relationship with your property manager.