The investment from private equity sector in SFH's effectively decreased the supply of homes tremendously driving up the prices in the market.

As such, yes there will be some pain in the Commercial Sector but recovery in the Residential.

These questions will guide you to the right sector of real estate.

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Enrollment growth ultimately boosts the demand for student housing, typically making the sector a top performer in times of economic distress — a quality which has bolstered real estate investor interest in recent months.

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Even if he closes on April 1 is he planning to move everything in one day or have more time for a "leisurely" move?

I don't disagree that the cards don't favor landlords in this crisis, but a lot of sectors, businesspeople, and entrepreneurs are getting dealt pretty awful hands.

A lot of permanent flexible work from home corporate policies (esp in the finance, insurance sectors) are up in the air at the moment and not finalized. 

And taking on the responsibility of the grass and yard work because it is at my leisure, and hopefully wont be too time consuming.