I ended up hiring someone else due to a couple of unique features on my roof that he didn't specialize in.

We are still in a Sellers market and COVID-19 has made a unique situation where inventory is going to continue to tighten most likely.

We will do everything in our power to work with people during these times, but you must remember that we are just a small local business trying to survive this like everyone else and we are dependent on YOU for our revenue to pay our bills & put food on the table just like any other small business.There is much talk already of the government stepping in and making payments to people to help ease the economic situation, with that money intended for paying everyday bills like rent, utilities etc. but it is very doubtful that the government will offer any kind of relief to us.

Using my connections in the Realtor world I was able to list and bring an offer to the table.

Sit down at kitchen table & have cup of coffee. 

My question is...when we get to the closing table, does my cash buyer assumes the remaining debt on the mortgage and the seller walks away with $200K in his pocket?

But this downturn is unique and different.1. 

If corporate buybacks are off the table (condition of bailouts) the stock market will go NOWHERE. 

If you haven't already, I'd recommend checking out the recent round table podcast episode (with J & Scott Trench as guests).. among other things, they discuss the inflation / hedge question quite a bit.

Truthfully, I'm not overly concerned about bouncing back or closing or I wouldn't be making offers, but I can think of quite a few unique hurdles that stem from a delayed closing (which I'm certain will be inevitable given I am in NY).