Lastly, regarding the mortgage payments becoming an issue with such a 2-payment setup: one should probably have enough liquidity lying around to handle 1 if not 2 of those, should rent be late (actually, many banks will require 6 months reserve!).

Also I don't have 10 grand cash lying around so a 10k 'gift' from my bank account probably won't fly either haha. 

Should they lie on applications until they slip through the cracks?  

I personally think the property manager is lying about having formally contacted someone. 

Somebody is obviously lying here.

Most of the real estate platforms are run by technology people, not real estate people.5.

The technology they offer compared to local banks and credit unions is unbeatable.

That is where the problem truly lies.

There is some concern about overbuilding, but the consensus is that the current market can support it.Austin - A longstanding favorite, Austin continues to prosper from diverse job creation in STEM and technology, advertising, media and service jobs.

Don't be misled by the game players and frauds that try to teach people to lie to sellers, put properties under contract, and then walk away if you cannot assign.