As a current tenant, I see the benefits of rent control for stability and affordability.

Those that “don’t see” the benefit to a party likely are unable to comprehend that their own perceptions, history, experience, and motivations are not “universal” in scope.  

I definitely intend to go and see the area for myself before I buy.

But I realized you can see the ticket you filed if you go to https://help.zillowrentalmanager.com/, then hit the sign in button at the top right corner, click your profile picture and click "my activities".

Ask them to send you an application and list of rental requirements...see the quality of their work and timeliness.5. 

If the OP wants to see the info I would request the maximum the PM can send redacting info if needed and have the disclosure in the future worded so you can review and provide final approval if that is what you want.

My question is: if other people place another bid, would I see the price increase when I try to make a bid?

Once you do, you'll see the world will open up to you.

To address your points;1) I do not see the problem with 'ill-liquidity' assuming that the rest of your assets balance out to your needs.

Quite often I see the seller requiring some type of downpayment, with interest only payments (usually higher than market rates) for X years, with a balloon payment due at the end of the term.