I concur with Matt on the technicality, at least as it applies to San Diego.Personally, I am doing the following for my residential projects (2-4 unit rehab/builds):Paused the start of construction on new projects till at least end of month (though planning and coordinating is still going).Made it clear to any of the subs and workers involved that it's their choice whether they want to work during this time or not.  

I'm trying to understand if the price is too high, if it's too early for renters to be looking for a lease Starting mid April, or if everyone is paused because of the Corona Virus.

Apparently zillow has been buying homes for a year now, but i guess they dont think values will hold?

I was supposed to be on a cheap $500 cruise right now which got canceled) i would pause. 

I had to put a pause button on saving for real estate investments while my wife was not working.

However, like most of the non government backed programs these are on pause temporarily until markets settle down from the virus. 2. 

What makes me take pause on your situation is you say you don't have the cash to get started without tapping your 401k. 

Anything greater than 4 we have a program for but we’ve paused for the time being until there’s a bit more stability in the markets.

Yes, there are many hard money lenders here, but within last few weeks, most have paused lending.

I still laugh when I remember the loooooong pause when I told her to not accept but to counter.