Also, if vetted correctly, tenants on government housing assistance can be great, especially during this pandemic

Also, you're in Los Angeles, indeed a hyper-competitive market and way overpriced, not to mention a state govt with a choke hold of regulations on everything an entrepreneur wants to do. 

I am currently attending the University of Missouri, but I plan to work and reside in Kansas City following the completion of my degree. I obviously do not want to tie myself down in with a year-long investment proper...

I mean really, after this virus, what investor isn’t going to appreciate good old fashion government guaranteed rent.

Our government shut down the economy without a justifiable reason and the vast majority of us will suffer the consequences while the vast majority of them will become wealthy.Start preparing because this is not the worst of it.

It would be very helpful to have input into how the laws governing this industry so that those who are not good at what they do or try to control a situation, are able to be weeded out. 

Also be sure to check out any state regulations on holding auctions at this time. 

The government would pay the landlord $90 per head per night.

If both parties agree they could rent for 10 or plus years (I think we are not that regulated).

BP Community, Since the government's stimulus package for 401k investors has come out I've been thinking about taking money out of my savings and either paying off my high-interest mortgage or simply buying another another cash flowing asset.