The pace of first-time filings for jobless claims picked up last week, with the jobs market showing increasing vulnerability to the coronavirus spread.

Our rental collections have been virtually unchanged, and I would expect that renters are generally more vulnerable financially than homeowners.

to the tenants they respond incredibly warmly and begin to share information about their experience of renting the property that they either find positive or negative- they are normally feeling very vulnerable whilst their home is being examined and scrutinised so they need someone to attach to during that process - they will tell me about the area from a renter's perspective etc. it is an incredibly helpful thing to do for everyone.

I kind of feel for the cash flow only folks who are likely most vulnerable to this.

Cold calling is one approach, but try other ways of connecting with these people 2- Be vulnerable - People will connect with you if they feel you are being genuine and that you make mistakes.... because everyone does.3- Ask Thoughtful Questions - People do like to help, so instead of approaching the conversation as " Can you be my GC" Try asking, "Hey [person name] I'm looking to build my team and I would love to learn what I should be looking out for when finding a GC."

You are more vulnerable when you rent it out illegally. 

Again, protection against Market downturns.The above are my recommendations from Experience.Now, it seems like there were a few comments about places like NYC being vulnerable to a downturn.

This could put you in a vulnerable position where you are negative cash flow and potentially forced to sell.  10% on 5k a month is an extra 500/month.  

You are truly putting yourself in a vulnerable position.

If you are flipping, then you are more vulnerable to a market shift than if you have a back up exit strategy to rent the unit.