Should I Get My First Rental During a Pandemic?

[BJ Marshall]

Convince me why I should take the plunge and become a landlord at this time. With the #CancelRent movement, the eviction moratorium, and unemployment benefits either expiring or being attenuated, I have a hard time seeing how now is a good time to start being a landlord?

I live in Central MD and thought this might be the year I delve into the real estate market, acquiring at least one (my first) rental this year - hopefully two. But then the pandemic hit. And then with all the #CancelRent protests, eviction moratorium, and expired/attenuated unemployment benefits, I'm quite unsure now is a good time.