What I mean is, I go to the tiebreakers listed on my 'general qualifications sheet' and briefly peruse all the apps I received at the same time, looking for move-in timeframe, (they may not want to move for 2 months), term they want, #of people (are they pressing occupancy limits), if they smoke, if they have pets, does their income pencil out, special requests (did they ask to paint or do things to the place?).  

You will be better served to re establish your personal credit.In order to start rebuilding credit, the most pressing time-sensitive matter is to establish long-term open lines with good payment history as soon as possible.Open a secured credit card with a limit of 4x of a regularly recurring bill - cell phone, water bill, etc.

I recently moved from 800 North Capitol, which is a historic rehab of the old Litho Press building by TWG Development.

Okay, I owned the Mortgage Company, I also had rentals, which was more pressing?

3) Should I just press to have a renter's policy instead, with the full year coverage? 

Normally once they have a good experiience they'll open up much larger amounts and will be pressing you for more opportunities!  

I am new to BP and have a pressing situation.My husband and I are interested in a property in the Bronzeville Chicago neighborhood and are teaming up with someone local to the area for this potential deal. 

You learn lot about "common sense" stock investing and 'high risk' in RE in general press.

It currently has a mortgage balance of 135k and property is worth roughly 175k.However, after meeting with him I KNOW he will be hard pressed to pay back this loan and I get the strong feeling he will refuse to leave voluntarily.

How do I, as a new agent, rise above the "bad press"?