Relationships and trust take time and he talked about how many deals he got done simply because he had that long-term view. 

If they aren't on a lease, why not simply give them the required notice and have them move? 

Then you simply deny them.What it does, unfortunately, is induce people who aren't qualified to apply because you can't exclude them in the advertising or on a blind inquiry.

Put simply, it’s how much the VA will pay your lender if you default on the loan. 

I'm not familiar with the case, and don't have rentals there, but there is a bit of poetic justice here...not that I agree with the overall result, but far too often I interact those who simply institute 'clauses' in a contract (Lease, PSA, Options etc) which are grossly one sided or as it seems in this case unlawful.

I simply email my tenants and let them know the rent will be $X for the lease renewal and to let me know if they have any questions...yes the email is 2-3 sentences and that's it.

You can door knock with these too (but you'll have to do it at the tax mailing address) or you could simply send a letter.

I would be delighted to meet with you in person to discuss any opportunities for involvement or to simply introduce myself further.

Standard lease agreements simply do not cut it. 

Good pm companies will not take on the low asset grade problems bc they simply aren't worth it and you are left with the inexperienced or bad ones.