Does anyone use an answering service to handle phone calls, or do people typically just drive communication through the apps?

In this process, clear communication is the key and I should work on the best way to deliver it in my notices and other type of communications.

@Parag Doshi Rich Dad Poor Dad is a must.

We have several deals we are in the process of negotiating PSAs and lining up financing so we're reexamining options and communicating with lenders on a regular basis. 

@Raghu NaiduListen to the podcasts and read Rich Dad series of books.

However, I only recently finished "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and "The Book on Rental Property Investing" (thank you Brandon), so I now realize I've been something of a hobbyist, not the serious investor that I should have been trying to become.

I think that with my background in construction I will be able to excel at renovations/additions and communicating well with architects, contractors, etc.I have someone that I wish to be my partner as he and I will hopefully make a good team.

If you or anyone owns property remember you have 90 days before you enter default so make sure to communicate with your lender and get ahead of things. 

From the lease itself, to the communication process.

Owning properties is very much a people business at the end of the day opening up lines of communication with tenants may enable you to be able to negotiate with them a bit if times get tough or they may even give you a heads up that they're about to take a financial hit because of all thats going on so that you can create a contingency plan.