They clearly are keeping them out of the contract but on their website to be sneaky and try to apply them when they see fit but you have to have signed off on agreeing to them per contract law. 

Are there any emerging markets that I should be looking into that fit my budget? 

To clarify this, you may need to conduct a thorough physical inspection or hire a professional appraiser or contractor to measure both levels separately.

Given my age, I am really limited in what I can physically do so I am trying to further my education anyway I can!

Coffee mugs, coasters, pint glasses, blankets, or shirts could also fit into this category. 

There is one applicant whose credit score is below the minimum but fits the income needs.  

There could be other factors that fit as well, missed payments, illness, job loss, vacant, poorly run rental.

During the reno process, you can send any contractors or other helpers a keypad code to access the property without you needing to physically be there.  

In many cases, the old tenant base doesn't fit with the new plan for the property (ie upkeep, cleanliness, and respecting the rights of others).

Perhaps we can chat more to see if we can be the right fit for each other.