It's all about the investors ability to exit out of the loan and having multiple exit strategies. 

In NY there is a bill working through the Senate to FORGIVE 90 days of rent payments. 

Now if they say no, you have the ability to question their reason, "where did you find that"?

Competence, strategy, ability to execute, client experience, and ability to connect with other professionals play a role.It's not a commodity.

Thanks,RDIf the market norms are to charge 1 month's rent as the leasing fee, do you really think going with a Property Manager who's only ability to compete is by not charging market prices is the smart play?

Investing locally would be good so you have the ability to manage the property yourself when your property managers are dropping the ball.

Usually because of a motivated seller that just wants out or because the house is in such rough shape that there is a good spread.Their ability to buy low for whatever reason makes them money.  

I have confidence in my abilities and, in that sense, I am cautiously optimistic for the near-term future.

I think the deferred mortgage payments would be the bigger help as long as a) you're not required to pay all deferred payments at once at the end of the agreed-upon term; and b) it doesn't hurt your credit or ability to get a loan in the future.

Yes it is a poor personal reference.Approve or deny the applicant based on their background check and their ability to pay the rent.