The PLTA issued a press release Sunday stating essentially that according to outside counsel, the order does not apply to the industry.  

Also, take a look at your tenant demographic and evaluate what industry they're in -- what is the likelihood of an increased vacancy or leasing period if your target residents are employed in sectors most likely to see hourly cuts?  

I work in the defense industry as well and Melbourne, Fl is growing expeditiously.

On the other hand, we had a client pull out of a deal after her tech-industry stocks got hit hard and she got spooked.

One tenant who got laid off manages an office for a very successful dermatologist, probably makes more than I do.Our industry is all about housing people but do not let the government force us into social service responsibilities without some backstop.

If you are worried about tenant payments look at what industry they work in and also look at getting rent payment insurance.

One concern is that the property is in a not-so-great, industrial area (some newly constructed homes on the street, but some foreclosures, including the neighboring property as well), I'd also be interested in hearing other's stories of their first investment/experience w/ duplexes. 

Real Estate Industry can be a tool to get you there because REI is a great potential for growth and life balance.

Right now I’m a consultant in the luxury portion of the general construction industry, and will be getting my general contractors license for rehab projects.

I personally filed for a home health care agency where their elderly clients don’t want the service providers to come into their homes.This hits so many industries