We are looking to gain as much knowledge and guidance as we can from such a staggering collection of professionals and mentors in our chosen area to build a more financially solid foundation for our future retirement.  

My current and past investments have been in “paper” – stocks, bonds, 401K, and also physical gold and crypto-currency.

In many markets inventory is lower (in Los Angeles inventory went from 2,577 a month ago down to 1,883 - and that 1,883 is up front 1,700-something a week ago).I can understand why a buyer would rather wait to buy as now - in many areas - they've either chosen or are by law unable to go and view the inside of a property (which is likely why so many sellers had their listings pulled).With the Gilead drug showing very good results for those with pneumonia and the fact some states are opening back up to varying degrees, we'll see what happens. 

I am currently looking in the following areas for my first place: Garfield Park, Windsor Park, East Fountain Square (right of State St), Reagan Park, and Friend and Neighbors.I've chosen these areas because I want the neighborhood to be on its way up but not necessarily fully revitalized like the fountain square area. 

Whether this is another RE, stocks, bonds, Mineral rights, crypto currency is not relevant. 

My rationale is I already have a dead carpet and a vinyl sheet is easy to cover with whatever I want if I don't like the chosen material or job quality upon move out.

We've chosen the carpet and the vinyl and have created our list of items left to accomplish. 

Those people will be needing to find a place to live and some have chosen to not rebuild their previous places.

I have $4,000 in crypto and $1,000 in stocks.

But the landlord can except it as that if so chosen.