Use the information you have and determine what they can afford.

Did you know before it happened, that new regulations were coming regarding condominiums that now makes a large number of people both regret buying and now not being able to afford the  payments on the "great deal" they bought a while back?

@Darrius LloydTo start your house hacking journey, research neighborhoods with potential for multifamily properties and balance affordability with tenant quality.

That current house payment may no longer be affordable.

Some cities are waking up to housing crisis and affordability crisis, so may change their attitude.

This is great for housing affordability, and a strong sign of a healthy market.

If you ever are interested in a more affordable market I'd love to connect on what the Midwest has to offer!

Taxes are reasonable (in most areas), and there is a significant lack of quality affordable housing.  

She's on a fixed monthly income and cannot afford home repairs.

If they cannot afford the security deposit, it's best to just find someone who can.