“A large part of the economy just collapsed,”"The numbers provided only the first hint of the economic cataclysm in progress.

And I missed the Dot Com and Bank Crash opportunities to convert -- take a hint, convert when it's down to get more bang for your buck.Now to the topic above: to take the $100K or not?   

Additionally, aside from renter’s insurance investors/LL’s may seek insurance for eviction protection and missed rents due to non-payment and may very well pass this cost onto tenants (hint) as a move in requirement as well... increased risk = increased costs... after all. 4 – Mortgage payments may be delayed but are definitely not forgiven – So if some mortgages, for those that qualify, receive forbearance (delayed) shouldn’t that also allow a Tenant to not pay rent?....

I suspect he is hinting at some kind of relief and I’m very torn about how to approach this.

So, Matt - I say keeping doing what you are currently doing, and when life gives you a hint, it will lead you in that other directly, but just hang on for now and keep learning - or teach your kids all about real estate.

What things to look for, what techniques should I implement, what hints and signs to pay attention to?

Hints?

Looking for hints, investments, partners and/or folks to learn with as I take this journey. 

There were 2 cars in the garage and it had a registration of 2017 which kind of hinted that this house has been vacant since then.Here are some of the before pictures/videos of the house.

All you have to do is hose down the area they're coming in with borax, and they'll get the hint.