I even had pest control problems, roaches all over the building where 2 roommates couldn't even agree on whose turn it is to clean up the dishes, where the two guys decided to fight it out, leave food and dirty dishes all over for months because it was the other guy's turn.When I had triplexes 20 years ago, one tenant is responsible for hallway and lobby cleaning and garbage collection, and gets $50 to $75 off the rent, and I always have takers. 

In that time, our tenants lost all of their food at least 3 times and required a loaner mini fridge (which the owner provided).

Find out what their motivation is and why they are selling and structure your offer to cater to their reasoning.

I think grocery items (food) are more necessity then housing.Isn't this stupid, flying from country to country is allowed but evictions are band.Money is pouring in this country everywhere like sewer after A major sewer backup, name it unemployment, stimulus, sba... everyone is making A killing here but renters can live free and landlords should...Any suggestions on what WE can do here? 

“Essential consumer goods or services” means goods or services vital andnecessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, including withoutlimitation: food, water, fuel, gasoline, housing, shelter, transportation, healthcare goods and services, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and personalhygiene, sanitation, and cleaning goods.c.

It is always a lot of work to be in regulated businesses (like alcohol) and food businesses (with food safety rules).

Just food for thought.

Identified the town of "Bill" Wyoming as a good place to base near, for food, water and gas. 

Downside of trying to invest in property out of State is that it’s going to cost you some extra time (leave) and $$ (flights/hotels/food).

To start at the bottom of the food chain and "learn as you earn", maybe start as a "bird dog".