As graduate students at UofT looking to find a place to lease in Toronto, my housemate and I figured that we would have a rough time finding a 2-bedroom apartment given that there are so many tenants looking to rent in the city and the chances of a landlord accepting students with very modest incomes would be low. However, Ali McDonald from the Christine Cowern Team provided expertise and helped us find a fantastic place below our price point with a reliable landlord in less than two weeks time from my initial phone call with Ali. Quick to respond to messages, flexible with viewing dates, very knowledgeable regarding the application process, and always professional; without Ali it would have been unlikely for us to have found such an affordable place that is more than just a grungy basement closet.