You have more influence in what happens next than you think you do. 

I have been doing a lot of research, learning and listening to learn about real estate investing in the past few years and it seems to me that your first property can really influence how quickly or slowly you could scale your business.

Following social distancing guidelines has influenced both the initial viewing, and inspection (which ended up doubling as a viewing of another floor).

I am not sure how much influence you will have over the process.

This restricts Agents from 'circle prospecting' and prospecting 'Expired' leads.That restriction, however, doesn't restrict you from calling:- 'For Sale By Owner' leads- Past leads - i.e. someone you cold called 6 months ago is considered to be someone you have a past relationship with and thus is no longer a 'cold' lead- Personal circle/sphere of influence - Incoming inquiries - i.e.

My dad didn't get past junior high in school, luckily my mother graduated from high school and was able to help influence the need for education. 

The Zoning board would also most probably be required to hold a public hearing regarding the matter with the surrounding neighborhood, and a negative reaction by a organized neighborhood Association could heavily influence the zoning decision 4.

Check out “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie that book has some very important skills to learn, also “As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen also since you mentioned Donald Trump check out the classic “The Art of The Deal” If you haven’t already

Foreign  actors are actively trying to influence our society for their own gain.

This is all a joke anyway -- It's a 14-day ban with no form of oversight and limited influence at best.