They have consistently stayed 2 months behind since April. 

And I loved everyone's feedback to you....was pretty consistent.

Whether you make calls,  put out doorhangers, bandit sign etc. ..Ive learned that the key is persistence, and consistency and track your results to enhance them.

Can anyone recommend an FHA approved lender in Long Island, NY that is knowledgeable?

Look where he is now.The story seems to be the consistent with many people that attain financial success.

A properly designed end of the year (christmas bonus) should motivate a Property Manager to consistently re-evaluate their actions.

One home is one person on an island having to deal with all the challenges on your own from a distance, perhaps if you were local to Detroit and/or you had a cousin or uncle who can at least drop by and look at it.

In real estate there are no "secrets" it takes time, patience, and consistency to learn the required skills.The positive in this situation is that you discovered bigger pockets, a place you can pick up some free knowledge to help you advance towards your investing goals.

Rewards are big but I can't take anything for granted until it shows up consistently in my bank account from a 100% passive (or damn close) source. 

It has been successfully argued with consistent rulings against landlords based on the premise that once a sentence is served, that debt to society is paid and to deny housing is discriminatory.