As I look to what my government would never tell us, about what is next, I think about so much in other nations that we Americans really cannot live comfortably without.

"When was the last time you saw a media piece about good landlords or about the function they provide in society? 

First American Title.

We need to remember there is more to this world than just trying to be "Gordon Gekko" or going after that "American Dream"... there is a spherical life of holistic beauty out there and I intend to live it to the fullest when this passes.... because yes, this too shall pass.

Of course we’ve been very concerned with the corona virus pandemic as most Americans have, and particularly how it might impact our own specific nightmare.

for average american home owners who are not in the real estate rental game I totally get DR approach. 

location=MA&keyword=&persist=&ajax=0State guidence on coronavirus unemployment: https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-unemployment-and-coronavirus-covid-19Zero-hour or furloughed eligibility: https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-zero-hour-schedule-unemployment-benefits-2020-3Self-employed or independent contractors: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/can-i-collect-unemployment-if-i-m-self-employed-2064148Seek housing assistanceOverview on housing assistance in Mass: https://www.mass.gov/guides/a-guide-to-obtaining-housing-assistance#-rental-assistance-Retal assistance section: https://www.mass.gov/guides/a-guide-to-obtaining-housing-assistance#-rental-assistance-Framingham Housing Authority: https://framinghamhousingauthority.org/GeneralFederal stimulus package FAQ: https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.htmlHighlights:- Payments coming to most Americans w/in 3 weeks of $1,200 (ensure your taxes are up to date to receive payment)- $600 federal unemployment for both persons receiving state unemployment benefits AND for self-employed and contract workers for up to 4 months- Federal student loans payment deferred for 6 months- Up to $100k withdrawn from IRA or 401k w/o penalty in 2020 for coronavirus hardshipsIRS page for stimulus package: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continueGeneral pandemic financial advice: https://fortune.com/2020/03/26/stimulus-package-how-to-unemployment-benefits-small-business-student-loans-self-employed-retirement-coronavirus-bill/Please use this information to your advantage the best you can; the goal is to continue our lives as normal (except while staying 6ft apart of course).

This makes them even less likely to improve their lives and creates a more dependent society which means bailouts will have to be bigger the next time.

@Mark HornLet's start with this quote from the head of the American Banker Association:  "You're going to still owe the money.

It's not fair that LANDLORDS - and ONLY Landlords - are made the culprits, and must shoulder ALL of Society's burdens...