The cost of living in here is more affordable compared to other major metro areas.

I guess I am late to the party.. anyone else work with Chris on a "positive solution" yet? 

You may discover the tenant can't afford the increase.

Basically I think what you are asking here would be easily provided by a better software solution chose by the PM, and I would question now other business decisions made by the PM.If you are looking for more than just what you indicated here I would eitherr direct you to self manage or hire a limited service PM. 

We have a lot of investors that rent space  as Airbnb (limited to 400 units)  and room space to students from a local ministry school, as well as others looking for more affordable options.  

Buying a primary residence and then making a rental out of it is one of the simplest ways to afford a rental in the beginning.

I think a DST might afford more investment options and flexibility. 

Borrowers ability to pay and afford this home since they had zero down2.

There are some potential downsides to a TIC, but they can be an effective solution for the right situation. 

Fast solutions have slow problems, tie yourself up in getting cute and the reward is you get a property and risk is you lose it all.