We are seeing an overwhelming majority of rents being paid, as the government's response to temporary unemployment has been generous.

Then add either a travel trailer (maybe as a temporary solution) or build a small studio type home and cater to the "remote getaway" crowd. 

I wouldn't walk away from a great deal, but I'd be surprised if there wasn't a temporary dip in showings/values around the neighborhood.

I am currently under contract for my first short term rental property in the Pigeon Forge, TN area and at the last minute the bank is wanting me to have a co-signer with a better credit score. A business partner is wi...

This is our plan because we want to put less than 20% down and the area we are planning to move to long term is an area we are not as familiar with so purchasing this home first would allow us an opportunity to learn exactly where want to live in the area since the next home we purchase will not be a temporary living situation but it would become our family home where we live for years to come.

You don't want to be caught between temporary lenders and your final Lender. 

@Michael LeesonI would recommend reading this article https://petriepettit.com/blog/landlord-tenant/cdc-and-hhs-issue-order-for-temporary-halt-in-residential-evictions-to-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19It is posted by one of the better law offices that deals with Landlord/Tenant laws in Wisconsin.

They are probably doing it because it is incredibly hot especially this week, it may be temporary until the weather gets back below 100 degrees. 

The motels and my 22 furnished houses compete for the guys working short term temporary skilled jobs. 

If renting a part of your home is somewhat temporary and you do not want to treat it like a business, use schedule c and go through the hoopla of depreciating a portion of your home and maintaining the records long term, etc.