You have a physical asset that usually appreciates, creates cashflow, and has a large tax benefit. 

As a new investor I would strongly recommend staying local to you where you can physically touch the property.

I'm interested in hearing what others are planning because I'm at a total loss.I have a digital marketing business that focuses on realtors and last week I had no problem selling leads and appointments.This week everyone is saying that they don't want to invest in appointments because they don't know if they will physically be able to show houses because of quarantines or lock-downs.I can't fault their logic so I'm looking for a way to help them in the meantime.

Usually a problem with the property physically or a problem with the seller that requires a quick sale.

How do you manage properties remotely if the need arises for an individual to physically go and see a tenant, say for example, they don't pay rent and stop taking your calls?

A good person should be able to give you a close estimate without having to physically see a property.

I like to keep paperwork just so I can physically touch it, but I have more on my laptop.

Considering that we do not have a physical office at the moment, how would one go about obtaining a key deposit, or is it a better idea to not ask for one? 

@Paul Moore too early to tell what stock pricing will do over the next 3-6 months, but what happened is evidence that the word is out about storage being a "save haven" in recessions.I'd like to point out that what happens to revenues at physical locations will vary based on market and competition.

The trick there is to only fix what you ought to - that's a deadly mistake almost everyone makes to some degree so, never stop considering it - I can't stress that point enough.My advice to you is to buy a duplex in the best physical condition you can afford, in the best neighborhood you can afford, for starters.