The two economic factors that hold the economy in a precipice are a) the supply distribution channels, and b) the debt load carried by many corporations, which was facilitated by low interest rates. 

I pay closing costs again, but they are rolled into the loan.When I purchase a primary home that is need of disrepair, it works like this:Primary homes carry many federal regulations where short term money usually cannot be used. 

Make sure to educate yourself thoroughly on the market and the business including raising capital and SEC regulations both Federal and State so you can make sure not to cross any lines or illegally solicit investors.

They don’t have regulations like IL...

Lenders often want to see a mitigation plan that is approved by the state or local regulator and sometimes want a lender insurance policy to protect against property damage and personal injury claims. 

If it comes back strong (and I think markets with strong demand leading up to the shutdown will, as this is unrelated to supply and demand for housing, but I digress and again what will happen is anybody’s guess), there will be a glut of new listings coming on the market at the same time from everyone who was waiting to see what happens suddenly needing to sell before the selling season is over.

@Michael Fitts Hardware stores are booming , my buddy owns one , he has sold out of seed and fertilizer spring supply in a week , he has ordered more .They ran out of  paint , because everybody stuck home is painting .

Also, just like my washers and dryers, the lease also states continued supply and use is not guaranteed.

Look up the SEC regulations. 

In general though, renting has been “easy” for the past 5-6 years as supply and demand have tilted in landlords’ favor and rents have risen accordingly.