I'm with you on both questions @tsnaks...
and I think the rentals Jarvie has a more improved Rental system planned, but still I wish they could do the bids with either HIVE or STEEM til they get something better. I guess the issue is taking and receiving payment through SPL might only be in DEC, but if there is a auto-converter like happens on the buy of CREDITS, then maybe its feasible.