The fact that we are looking at 20% unemployment - with more layoffs soon to come after unemployment benefits burn off - will only speed up this shift, assuming the people can afford to move or swipe a credit card to cover the costs. 

Fed loan program is holding many big companies layoff till October.

I been reading and a lot of people are saying keep the cash because in the next couple months there will be more layoff and the housing market will drop, however if I keep the cash then I have to pay 15% tax.

Seeing a lot of investors lay off the gas right now, which is allowing us to make more strategic (lower) offers.

Just when am working on my first deal on a small SFH to get my feet wet in REI got furloughed (my full time W2) and there is a possibility of layoff the company is looking at.

On the other, people will be looking to rent more than ever, with tighter loan criteria and massive layoffs. 

I'm using robin hood and starting to regret it lol any recommendations on good broker for playing stock market?

I am starting to back into real estate investing after a long seven year layoff and recently I purchased my primary residence.

After all, if they can't fill out electronic application and set up electronic payments what type of job prospects would they have in case of a layoff?

I understand - I was in IT for 37 years - last lay-off was August of this year.