While you don't need to become a licensed real estate agent to explore other avenues for tax savings, engaging in a self-employed side job can indeed offer more opportunities for deductions.To maximize your tax savings, it's advisable to seek the expertise of a CPA specialized in real estate.

Will either have a greater likelihood of offering a higher credit line? 

What can you offer in return?

I’m personally happier entering into longer leases, even though they purport to offer premiums over market rents.

If instead the house could be rented now with minimal work, you might consider offering it as a lease-purchase.

Nice of you to offer them some help!

However, run the numbers, you want to offer fair prices.

I answered this with indicating that I would like to speak with someone to learn more about their program and what they had to offer.

She has now sent me a letter threatening me with a lawsuit or I accept her "reasonable" offer of a 30% reduction in rent.

I would think they would first look at the price and location, and then what it offers (value for money).I am saying those because I am currently looking at properties either in Windsor Hills or outside, but something I can pay very low HOA fees, to increase my ROI.