., I've noticed a considerable amount of negative chatter from other Realtors.

I feel that this will take the negative situation of the COVID-19 virus and turn it in to a positive.That is my game plan! 

To ensure success you will definitely want to associate with like-minded people, people with experience and who are already doing what it is you want to do, and people who inspire you… not naysayers, negative people, nor critics.

I guess given current conditions,  property values have plummeted, so maybe it's actually zero or negative equity!  

Just remember: most negative reviews are written by problematic tenants.

This is why on BP the stress of cash flow is critical and not invest in negative cash flow properties.  

Once COVID-19 subsides, there is a potential for even more investment by employers in the Austin market, and I would expect those looking for a more affordable cost of living compared to other major U.S. metropolitan areas will still look to move to and buy homes in Austin.Landlords are navigating a temporary moratorium on evictions and current/potential tenants whose employment and income is negatively impacted.

(source: EIA statistics)

Barring the negative impact of COVID-19 which we are all being informed of on the daily (via news, tv, radio, social media).  

My first question would be, what is the sellers true motivation and will delaying closing that much have a negative impact on their motivation.