This is a BUSINESS, not a CHARITY.

give it to a charity like habitat for humanity. they will build a house on it for the needy people, and you can write off the entire market value from your taxes

Insurance and repair companies aren't charities; they exist to make money.

I understand the broker's point, you're in business to make money not run a charity for broke RE operators.I doubt you find an "Investor Friendly" brokerage that will cater to those that can't really buy.

I do donate approx 5 weeks a year to charity auctions so I'm losing some time of potential rent.

We have been asked by a neighbor if we would consider donating a stay to a charity called WellRoot.

If you find yourself frequently giving to charities, then you might adopt a tenant who is a charity case and you’ll be better off (less guilt and drama) to invest in stocks or multifamily real estate and don’t buy single family homes to rent.

Early retirement, more time with family, travel, charity work, vacation home? 

They are a business not a charity. 

There is an owner of a 40 unit complex that a friend of mine just bought a 14 unit from. My understanding is that he use to have hundreds of units but down sized as he got older. The 40 unit is the last one and worth ...