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.

Larger companies will have more power and ability to negotiate.

A small percentage of owners are uncomfortable with this scenario, but it's an increasingly common tactic in the industry, even before C19, because it helps get units rented quickly, to well-qualified tenants due to the ability to be nimble, responsive and continue with scheduled showings.What should we expect for rent collection?

We have the ability to pay cash.

Under personal name, can take advantage of cheaper personal Morgan tea (vice business loans), potentially personal investment insurance (I was able to to put three investment properties with my reg insurance company which is half price of getting another), and even ability to represent yourself.

https://reason.com/2020/03/25/...The state of New York has a bill to CANCEL rent for 90 days for workers affected by the virus!