This visit will give me the peace of mind I need to buy a rental in an area where I do not live.

One way to take advantage of the current situation due to COVID-19 is to use this time to enhance the network and I have been very active trying to identify and connect with Multi-Family Syndicators to start lasting relationships and a good recommendation will help in this process.

This added protection is going to give me peace of mind especially in today’s environment.  

And, as mentioned, I can get special financing from builder of below market rate locks, and 2-1 or 3-2-1 rate buy-downs creating enhanced liquidity for those critical early years of operations. 

With their assistance, landlords can have peace of mind knowing that their properties are being managed with the utmost care and diligence, reducing the risk of falling victim to deceptive practices by unscrupulous tenants.

While I am sure they are a turn off to some people, they are fully disclosed and and worth the peace of mind to me. 

I would look for places that are in good livable condition but need cosmetic updates to enhance the rent and value of the property. 

I could move at a more normal pace instead of putting it at the top of my To Do list, but I like to get it re-occupied right away for my own peace of mind.

Peace everyone!

Behaviorally having no debt is such a strong peace of mind, math tells you leverage is always superior but that's the discussion you need to have internally.If I was you I would buy my primo properties with a 20-40% LTV and my speculative properties with a 70-80% LTV.