And of course they really dont have any real reserves they are using this money for rent and food etc.  

Do you cater to single family rentals? 

However, you can word your listing to cater to that audience if that's what you're looking for.

I think people need to realize, if they are not going to go hunt for their own food and have it served to them, then they will pay more, just like going to a restaurant - so expecting 11%+ for someone to find the deal is still around, but expectations should be lower.

Are there any benefits or incentives to our church maintaining the building and partnering with someone to do something creative with it such as a rental to low income/unhoused, food pantry, stoarge, etc? 

CPI measures general inflation for consumers for major individual expenses such as food, gas, shelter, and other basics.

Otherwise, a food insurance policy will protect you.

Not telling you what to do, but food for thought...

This occurred long before automated advance electronic payments.Interestingly, I never rented to nuns before, I learned that this nunnery doesn't issue paychecks, as the convent provide jobs, housing as well as food at the convent.

You need to have some ability to respect and understand the culture you are catering too.