I did not imagine they would even think of another bailout (the payment gap) but come to think of it most would probably accept it as "a bailout for US instead of those banks".. Your second question... wrong assumption.. there are lots of well kept rentals out there.. the more they cost the better they are..
the rental market is getting its nads crushed right now. there are explanations, but i think its funnier to think americans are disappearing into thin air or squatting in McMansions.