keep lurking and learning, get a surfboard and ride the wave.
I had the same problem with the Mrs., show her the hard data, I know it sucks but the data is right there.
Do things that can help. Get a place you like. Buy the curtains, you could even paint it if you like (check when you are shopping for places) do what my wife and I did and buy plants, keep em in pots so you can take them.
I have been in my place almost a year, am a good tenant, wanted motion sensors, different door, things like that, and my landlord happily accomodated me. Renting isn’t too bad especially when the excess money goes to the bank.
