PA Eviction Protection: Will it be extended?

[David Haynes]

One thing on the mind of PA investors, particularly the ones I work with in Philadelphia, has been the possible extension of eviction protection. Currently, Tom Wolf's executive order provides protection until August 31st. This was signed July 19th. 

With the 31st quickly approaching and no further actions taken (as far as I am aware), should the possibility of extension be given much weight? And how are buy-and-hold investors making their decisions when purchasing a new property, especially when it comes to occupied rentals in Pennslyvania? Are you still preferring to purchase vacant properties?