With an expected increase in unemployment, and the significant increased and consumer goods and food, etc. more homeowners are continuing to struggle.

Everyday I consume and take notes on what I read and watch. 

In the long run I will probably fall a bit behind market rents on average and then do a modest re-adjustment with a turnover.

Then by all means).ConsumersSo how are consumers feeling?

The software nerd 5 levels up is the one who does the bulk data entry saying "if it's 2-4 unit, here's this hit, and if it's cash out, here's the hit for that," and so on.If, at the Fannie Mae level, some hit goes away, but "Johnny consumer" does not notice it, and they can leave it in there, and take that extra profit, I'm sure you can see why they might have an incentive to do that.

For instance, in a family-oriented neighborhood, additional storage might enhance appeal and facilitate a quicker sale, albeit with a relatively modest increase in value.It's essential to view these improvements from a value-added perspective.

The real estate/business lending space is HIGHLY regulated - the same regulations which aid you and protect you as a member of the LGBTQ community or ANY OTHER community also apply in the other direction and to all other consumers. 

Then follow those concerns with solutions, such as having a system in place for tenants to make maintenance requests (including in emergencies), why all of your spare time won't be consumed by these investments, being properly insured against hazards, etc.Your wife doesn't have to be passionate about real estate like you are but if you address the concerns upfront, it's much easier to get the ball rolling in the right direction.

It's time consuming.

In real estate, understanding how to leverage money is essential.Think about beginning with a modest multifamily property or a single-family house as a reasonable investment.