Landlord and rental discussion

This is really a vent/rant more than anything, but I wanted to share an experience in regard to renting an apartment and wondered if anyone else had anything to share.  The rental market where I live is extremely tight, rent has gone up across the board and it's really difficult to find nice, affordable housing.  I live in a pretty nice place and have had the same landlords for years at 2 different locations, there really aren't any issues here.  Recently I have been looking for another place, though, to get closer to work and I don't have covered parking.  I just found a new place within walking distance of work and it's really nice.  I went through the application process and was approved but when speaking with my new landlord he put the pressure on me to move now because he has lost 7 days of rental income.  First, my current landlord requires 20 days notice beginning on the 1st or forfeit of the damage deposit and breaking the lease, I also have to arrange time off work, pack and hire a mover.  When I told the new guy this he went ballistic and started yelling at me and actually hung up on me.  I immediately emailed him and forfeited the rental (I had not paid any money yet) because that temper outburst is a red flag to me.  A couple of hours later he called my cell (I didn't pick up because I recognized the number) acting all sweet and saying that he would be willing to hold the place until I could get there but I am still not going to act on it.  My solution would have been to pay the damage deposit to hold the place and then my rent after I moved in (about 3 weeks) but that never came up so tough luck, the guy shot himself in the foot.  I don't know how he can get anyone there sooner, I am going to watch and see what happens.  I couldn't afford to pay rent on 2 places so did what I thought was right.  Anyway, feedback would be appreciated from any renters or property owners out there, thanks and have a good day.