That's not a bad idea, and I did offer to pay upfront when I was denied but the corporate managed properties seem to not be as flexible there. Regarding the cr

That's not a bad idea, and I did offer to pay upfront when I was denied but the corporate managed properties seem to not be as flexible there. Regarding the credit issue, long story short -- my girlfriend is Indian and her parents are rather 'traditional'.. so our relationship has for a number of years been on the down-low. That given, her signing on the lease isn't really much of an option right now. (i talked to my landlord in TN about this and he worked with us on it, so that's how I got my current apt) My plan now is to either sublet a place or find a private property owner who is more willing. As you said, money talks.. and I'm definitely willing to put some down to get into a place at this point just to save my sanity.