I believe that they are waiting for the worst of the crisis to pass and to see markets stabilize before putting their capital at risk, which I think will happen in the next 2-4 months.For anyone who needs to sell because of liquidity concerns, they might have to take a good discount until buyers return to the market as well.This is a unique phenomenon as the economy was in good shape and the crisis was a man-made shutdown to reduce the lethality of the pandemic.

Given the existing unique situation of the COVID19 outbreak in NJ and under the state order of stay at home which requests us to stay at home at all time and keeps the travel to minimal unless absolutely necessary, how could I show the house to potential tenants?

These prospects are required to provide identification and often receive a unique lock-code so that they may view the apartment on their own time, and still adhere to social distancing.

I can't close because eviction is off the table.

This is a unique loan program administered directly by the SBA and Treasury and it’s rules seem quite fluid so I cannot say anything for certain as it pertains to your question unfortunately.Best of luck!

Are you willing and able to handle my unique situation (in this case can they list during the shutdown and if so do they use Matterport/3D showings, or know how to host virtual open houses)?

Im an investor in Chicago and I’m looking to get into my first real estate deal within a 2 year time table.

If you are considering this as an investment, you can't go into it taking one exit strategy off the table.- Think about taxes.

So, going into a property now will mean you have to bring more cash to the table. 

Great to have that option on the table!