I have even heard some say that they feel guilty and even awkward talking to investors during this very strange time in history.

You can introduce yourself as the property manager if it helps make things less awkward.

I picked up the properties for a heavily discounted price (because they had sat on the market), and had no problems finding highly qualified (and high-earning) tenants that made the place cashflow right out of the gate.Another example: I once bought a property in an A class neighborhood that had an awkwardly-placed stairwell inside the front entrance, which turned off other buyers.

Could be awkward, could be normal. at the end of the day… DO WHAT YOUR RANK AFFORDS YOU TO DO haha! 

Both of the empty units have an awkward room that isn't a bedroom and isn't a living room. 

It is going to be awkward screening a tenant? 

This can come straight from your own experience but you've anonymized it so it feels less personal, which may be less awkward for both of you.

Must make for some awkward Thanksgivings.

Also in my favor was that I plan to market one unit as a 1-bedroom instead of what was previously marketed as a 2-bedroom with an awkward layout.

The condo had an awkwardly small living room so we moved a wall to add 25-30 sq ft which didn't impact the bedroom all that much.