If it meant really stretching myself, I would avoid that, too.

But if this stretches on for months and months, businesses will all have to adjust and lay people off. 

The current interest rates as attractive as they are wouldn't be a sufficient inducement for me to buy now, because I demand proven economics first and at these pricing levels that's quite a stretch in my opinion. 

Especially when you primarily live in a high-cost of living state, such as CA - you'll want to head towards the midwest markets to make your dollars stretch further.

I don't plan on letting anyone not pay rent but if they need to stretch it out we may do something like waive late fees, etc.

- With EMF awareness increasing all the time, perhaps marketing this as an EMF-free house might attract the right tenants.. ( ..Is this stretching?  

Though I expect Real estate in general is going to have a tough stretch here.

We sent out a note for tenants to contact us if there are any issues with their jobs/income then we will work with them on an individual basis to stretch payments over a few months, waive fees, etc.Most folks seem to be okay with their jobs but a short note to your tenants would probably be appreciated. 

If you try to stretch the close date to August, you may lose the deal.

I didn't stretch my finances and can buy and fund the property as outlined above.