It could be that the decision makers were not aware of the ceiling on your budget.

But also be aware it appears their platform has changed in recent years.

Is anyone else aware of reasonable alternatives?

After 45 + years as a real estate investor, broker, lender, fund manager and syndicator, I’ve become aware that the “dream” of many investors and investor “hopefuls” is to be able to generate enough cash flow to live off their real estate holdings and accumulate enough wealth to make “work” optional.

We put a sign on every property to: attract tenants, create brand awareness, and to help prevent scammers from using our properties as bait. 

Taxpayers should be aware of the criteria for this specific scenario.

Anything I need to be aware of or make sure they do for my protection?

I've only been made aware of this less than 24hrs ago, but that is one of my concerns.

But it’s OK to be realistic and aware that there are plenty of other asset classes and we don’t need to all obsess over buying real estate, especially in a market where housing prices and mortgage rates are both so high.

I've got a long term tenant lined up & the unit is a non smoking unit, which the applicant is aware & fine with for indoor.