@Joe DerobertisThe median household income is $18,508. 

I have pre-qualifications questions but they revolve around number of occupants, household income, vehicles, pets.

There is huge cost leverage in population density: from over 1,000,000 per square mile in a big city to 20,000 in the suburbs or 1500 in a small town, just think about the cost of roads per household. 

I have two applications from the same household.

Over half of all households have a pet.

This question verifies the tenant’s responsibility in managing household expenses.

It’s a handy way to track your expenses, which is helpful in determining your net worth.The app also has a feature that allows you to sync your data with others in your household so they can help you stay motivated in achieving your goals.

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.

Two wage earners are going to have an easier time making rent than a family where there is only one paycheck, depending on how high such paychecks are, and in both cases you would look at the total household income.Stick to your guns on what you said you wanted, but when you are not in the heat of the situation reevaluate your standards to make sure they are still serving you well. 

For short-term rentals (STR), your household needs to meet material participation rules and both of your hours counts towards the MP hours.