@Terry Harris Hi Terry, my thoughts are the people that are settled in at home seeing how this COVID plays out don't really want to make a move now (Unless a job loss, other action or those market savvy who see a chance for a good profit now drives them to sell).Buyers are motivated by what you mention, low rates, as well as a desire to move out of the high population areas as they saw the COVID wave and high infection rates being reported daily in the press.

Press the power button!"

Link: Washington Post ArticleSteve Mnuchin, in his press conference today, stated something like "millionaires will not be getting checks" 

They got the printing presses, unlimited money! 

The number of people sitting on the sidelines for this reason is growing.And just anecdotally, the press has certainly changed in sentiment.  

Way to stick it out and press through. 2 important qualities in being successful.

As a buyer, you don't pay commissions so why not engage a realtor who works with investors to add bench strength to the process. 

@Kinch Meyer you’re going to be hard pressed to find a lender for a HELOC for investment property.

Link to Press Release

We were pressed to close on time but managed.