However, with governments now suspending rent and mortgage payments around the world and American politicians calling for the same I am very hesitant to buy anything.Interesting Article about suspending mortgage and rentI could make the mortgage payments if a tenant was not to pay, but I couldn't make them if all 4 tenants didn't pay because the government told them they didn't have to! 

This cannot be argued.This is clearly political nonsense where some politicians are willing to harm their jurisdictions for votes. 

If they can start reporting the facts (get a scientist to do it who is good with the media as they are less dramatic than the news reporters and better at sticking to the facts) and the politicians act on facts (not concerns about being sued), it would help a lot and solve most of the problems (well not create a cure for the virus). 

Truth of a politician?

They do pay those that not paying (1) would anger consumers (voters) and cause politicians to be angry with the industry and (2) are small relative to the profitability of the insurance marketing niche.

I think it's a poor decision fueled by the mass-hysteria created by politicians and media.Here's a chart showing how employees are actually making more than they would if working.

Nothing was said about a grant, although I provided information that could have been used for that.I assume they'll be ready soon to process those grants, and I can discuss at that time, but for now the person I discussed this with at SBA had no idea about grants - only taking information to process loans.It really gets old hearing politicians say they will make us "whole".  

No politician wants the voters to be evicted or not able to pay their bills. 

I know section 8 is not glamorous but the rental income is guaranteed and know politician ....

I agree there is alot of hype but that only proves you shouldn't go to politicians for real information. know the source.