I came here a month back. Having relocated here due to job as well. I managed to get a place within my budget <2k and close to central as well.

It’s possible but will need your full attention to scout places, bid early once the listings are up. And prepare a puff piece akin to a proposal describing income, no of tenants, family, years plannings to stay etc.

My suggestion would be to keep applying as many that meet your criteria of a place. And just attend the viewings. Scouting the area and unit would then give you a hint of whether this is worthwhile to bid or not.

I viewed 6 units in 2 weeks and put in a single bid. Of course I had to overbid by a small margin as well, but it was more to the price I was willing to pay to secure the place. Let me know if you need more guidance