California’s housing and rental markets have been soaring throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, creating competition for renters trying to secure an affordable home. The struggle to find shelter continues for some Orange County residents, who say tough competition and economic hardships are making it nearly impossible to nab a rental. “We’re going to be homeless,” Orange County resident Suzanne Miller told The Epoch Times. “I’m not able to secure any place. We’ve been looking and looking.” Prior to the pandemic, Miller and her partner were living in a Tustin apartment and were successfully able to make every payment. When the state shut down last March, Miller’s partner was laid off from his job, leaving it impossible for the couple to survive off state unemployment funds, she said. Due to financial hardships, the couple gave up its apartment and began renting out rooms around the county. “I’ve always been very secure. I’ve always …