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Zillow, lots of emails and telephone calls?

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We both have moderate credit but it's genuinely felt impossible to get accepted

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Target sublets or owner-managed apartments, smaller landlords, people with decision making capabilities. without an income or significant assets/savings and a good (650+ FICO transunion/equifax/experian, not credit karma or chase app or something that uses alternative scoring) credit score, you're going to be instantly rejected by larger corporations/management companies. Owner-operated properties tend to put more weight on judging your character. be up front with what you have and what you don't have. good luck.

There is no magic answer. Call. Ask. Call ask. Until you find something