Nothing he indicated made it sound like anything more than a ponzi scheme.

Some articles indicate that as many as 42% of those who actively use the BNPL purchase option are either behind in their payment or behind in other payments for other obligations.Even though this is not something being reported to credit agencies, it could be something that starts popping up on loan applications as the amount of "phantom debt" in the system continues to grow. 

That's another great indicator of the economy. 

These indicate that the owner doesn't have the money to fix these problems, and that might mean they are in a situation where selling their home might solve a lot of money problems for them.

It was both, but knowing how they treat property is also a good indication of character despite a poor credit rating

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.

A quick search of the timeline would indicate that her next job after being fired was in real-estate. 

When looking for a PM, consider these criteria:1) the experience and credentials of the broker who supervises the company as well as the lead property manager2) the services they offer and how they line up with your needs and expectations3) the use of technology to make their job and yours easier 4) if they have a landlord-tenant attorney on retainer to help guide them on legal issues (not to mention the creation of lease agreement, landlord forms and notices, etc.)5) their process and policy for a) listing, b) application, c) tenant selection, d) routine inspections, e) maintenance services, f) property and tenancy update reports to you, g) lease enforcement policy, and f) move-out process.6) property owner reviews (caution: you can't always rely on Google reviews, because they may not reflect actual quality of the company, but still) 7) beneficial programs for both owner and tenant 8) a property management agreement that would indicate they know what they're doing and have the experience to know what matters in a PMA.

To follow these reports, it’s critical to understand how the metric is derived—in this case, there is a score given between 0 and 100, with 50 meaning stable, above 50 equating to expansion, and below 50 indicating a contraction.AuctionsLarge Treasury auctions, or large sales of new Treasury bonds by the United States federal government, have also had an effect on mortgage rates.

Based on all macroeconomic indicators and housing trends, chances are high that rates and/or values will be lower in the 6-12 months.