Which is better? Pay or charge less rent?

[Jean-Marie Poth]

I am wondering which is a better option.  Is it better to pay a tenant to take care of certain things around a duplex or should I charge the tenant less rent?  I am wondering from a tax advantage point of view. If I charge less, I am bringing in less income.  If I pay them, I am looking at them as an expense for my business.  So, which direction is better and why?