What is better the long game or raise the rent and possibly lose what I think are the perfect tenants?

Game changers.

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

I have had my staff contact 8 different complexes and find out how they are handling it as they have the most skin in the game in this situation.Generally speaking the response has been this.

Total game changer.

You should check out the bigger pockets real estate agent directory and find someone who seems like a good fit for you.https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-companies/find-real-estate-agent-directoryBest,Charles

I gave a flippant answer to them not you.  .But I didn't need to ;)Compound interest isn't an all or nothing game. 

How long have you been in the game?

Neither party has to play games with the other.

Since money is at the root of this conversation, few people with skin in the game are neutral.