I understand there are some protections that go along with it with all the law suits going around but hardly doubt they would go after an office with two agents in it.

As for Alexandria specifically in terms of regulations don't take advice from a public forum - look up the laws yourself and make sure you understand them.

My current understanding of the market make me disagree completely with that statement, so what have i missed?

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.

unfortunately this marketing specialist was NOT a specialist in marketing for real estate businesses, did not understand the unique requirements and characteristics of real estate, and hence implemented their “generic” on line marketing program.  

It's important to understand that a person can sue another person, but that doesn't constitute a judgment.

A lot (not all) of new people are so eager, but this is a bad time to be eager with high rates and low inventory across the country.

Make sure you and your mortgage provider understand "delayed financing".

I thoroughly understand what you mean.  

So you're not worried about current income...totally understandable, wish I was in the same boat ;-)