This topic is very huge but I don't understand how a lot of people can think it's humanly okay to keep charging people full rents when knowing their tenants lose income because of a virus and country shutdown THEY can't control 

I guess there weren't any operable smoke alarms, either, since she said the fire was pretty much out of control by the time she realized anything was wrong.The landlord's son is now trying to help his mom get back on her feet, while my friend is trying to get help from a housing aid organization (not easy in the middle of this quarantine situation!).

@Jay HinrichsWouldn’t the government have some control over Fannie and Freddie MBS’s?

Before this thread spins out of control into opining on the relative merits of various forms of government and moral outrage at "people today". 

In NYC there is currently a movement of politicians and tenant advocates who promote the idea that housing should be completely controlled by the government. 

My ROTH is a self directed one with checkbook control. 

I have sole control over that account; there is no "third party" beaurocracy.Good luck!

We can't control the economy.

Start analyzing the numbers and stay away from syndication to start out-- really that's just giving your money to others and not having any control over it.

Lots of factors beyond anyone's control, so start early and be prepared for a bumpy ride.