The last piece I needed to do was start talking to banks, but unfortunately social distancing has put a hamper on this.I know the best source is still the banks, but I want to see if I can do my homework beforehand.

Second I would say too much info can hamper you so get some basics and decide which way you would like to go then do that. 

I just don't want this to hamper it.

Most folks are hampered by a lack of capital. 

Regardless, in an economy hampered by COVID-19 and government lockdowns and with homeowners under substantial financial and mental stress, local governments have a responsibility to reduce the burden on taxpayers.

Unfortunately moving to an area with lower cost of living is not an option for me as it will kill or seriously hamper my current main cash flow (my job).Also do you (or does anyone) know any ways of getting around this "placement fee".

Multiple broken leases really hampers you ability to do any real estate investing for a long time.What you do is what we all do.

Shyness hampers the initiative needed to create great RE deals.

They are mostly in ETFs at the moment and I'm worried any losses early in their retirement would really hamper their finances in the later half of their retirement.

Putting 3.5% down is going to severely hamper that.