Foreclosure is so common that a decent landlord will understand the situation. I'm a landlord myself and income trumps credit in most situations. Bad credit ca

Foreclosure is so common that a decent landlord will understand the situation. I'm a landlord myself and income trumps credit in most situations. Bad credit can be overcome with a bigger deposit, higher rate, and proof of income. In the end those things still mean more money in his pocket as opposed to spending a few extra months futily trying to save a home in foreclosure.