And like @Marcia Maynard points out, a small token of appreciation (gift card) goes a long way to maintain the relationship.

Wild card: is there a middle path I am missing that would generate good cash-flow at low starting capital that works either while i still rent or takes me out of having to rent?

You use your library card number with the app and start downloading Ebooks and audiobooks.Darrell

We have had several credit cards opened in our names. 

I discarded Avail because of their requirement for a non-VOIP phone (I mean really), and Apartments.com because I don't really like their business model.My Comparison isRentRediPros: Very nice applicationApplication first means tenants likely have it on phone and get push notificationsBlocking Partial PaymentsMaintenance system seems ideal: Description, Title, and short video.Looks like Cash/Credit Card payments can be set up with no additional work on landlord side?

Also with a HELOC you don't need to take out a specific amount its more of a credit card you can just pull out what you need. 

He's mentioned to me the "medical pot card" in conversation on Sunday and I've seen him using e-cigs outside the home in walking, which im fine with.

Nobody ever explains how they lost their shirt buying their first place with credit cards.

I was a journalist for 10 years whose job it was to find bills, laws, ordinances and still ... it's super difficult to find the actual language of any law.)For Denver, a "primary residence" as defined in the municipal code, Chapter 33, Article III, sec. 33-46(4) is: "...a residence that is the usual place of return for housing as documented by at least two of the following: motor vehicle registration, driver's license, Colorado state identification card, voter registration, tax documents, or a utility bill.

As for advertising start with a letter and a business card to everyone you know or knew letting them know you are a Realtor.