You will not find any person that will prioritise a lease over life circumstances when they are in a position that necessitates a move. 

Always prioritise making a profit otherwise real estate will be a major loss.

Those using cash to purchase real estate do not prioritise returns so the question is  "what is their motivation to choose to invest in real estate" when the end result is buying, as opposed to , earning income/cash flow.Are they naïve investors, do they not understand the value of money, simply do not care or are they so far beyond their comfort zone that they are not capable of investing.Are there better options for ultra conservative personalities looking to hoard cash.

If you prioritise charity then you are opting to spend additional money on taxes.Keep searching for deductions but the reality is that paying taxes means you are making more money, that is a good sign not a bad sign.

Of course, property management isn't for everyone, so ultimately it boils down to what you prioritise, and whether you think the stress involved is worth the saved costs.  

You must prioritise their situation and your business at times to do the right thing as opposed to blindly following code.

I would prioritise first clearing your debt keeping in mind that investing is a slow process based on solid business goals and objectives.

There is no reason for tenants to get a free ride when landlords costs rise annually unless a investor is not prioritising their returns.

You are a real estate agent and as such prioritising advertising for the POs business above providing realistic advice.  

Keep in mind there are some people that are only looking for reasons to file law suits and in some cases the fair housing police actually look to trap landlords by posing as renters.Some landlords may feel it is responsible to provide a reason to applicants however you must prioritise protecting yourself ahead of caring about how rejected applicants may feel.