If you’re worried... run a stress test against whatever you’re trying to buy.

People are into instant gratification and also, the older generation, which is a majority of the population at this point, still want to see their doctors in person and urgent care centers for example can take tests and xrays, which is limited obviously online.

Next, you can advertise a home for sale yourself as a "test ad".

I have not received any other complaints from the other 9 units in the building but i brought out a maintenance technician and he thoroughly tested all the dryers and confirmed everything was fine. 

Whats the best way to pass this test?

They are really testing you to see if your a trustworthy person or if you are just another "investor" trying to low ball and you proved to them to be the 2nd out of those options.

Likely a result of testosterone and the desire to test ourself.

FHA will lend on a 3-4 unit property (barring overlays), but it must pass the "FHA Self Sufficiency Test."

However, Why is it appropriate for the city to only require rental owners to test for a lead safe environment and not owner occupants. 

These are typically referred to as concept plans or test fits.