Since the market shifted, I've moved to other markets around the country instead of fighting an uphill battle.

How will you differentiate yourself from the people twice your age that have bought/sold their own homes many times, know what it's like to be a functional member of a community, raised children, owned businesses, worked a 30-year career in corporate America, lived through the housing crisis of 2008, and earned more than a few battle scars in life?

Trust me, I spent a year in battle and ultimately courts did not agree with your point.

@John Battle thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it.

@John Battle thank you so much for your advice, btw I have a sister moving to Wilmington NC in a few weeks, seems like a neat place😊

That whole, "keep Austin weird" culture has unfortunately lost that battle.

If it isn't in the contract then it's an uphill battle

While I don't think you need to partner with another sponsor, you will have an uphill battle in selling your experience, when you don't have any.  

Repairs usually come at the most invconvenient times and expecting them to expedite a repair so you are in compliance with habitability covenents is a losing battle.

They have been so faithful with what God has given them and were there for me midst a time of my life I was battling a massive Addiction.