You guys are so doom and gloom, come on man, the fed (that caused all this btw) is going to save EVERYONE, Banks, credit unions, trust and mortgage companies, investment banks, underwriters, brokerage firms, hard money lenders, stock speculators, the airline, auto, restaurant,hotel, bar, retail, casino, and travel industries,money market funds, the repo market, the global fx market, the stock market (direct purchases soon), the bond market, the derivatives market (oop's sorry ronin capital), consumer spending (helicopter money only 3 weeks away), your local bowling league and oh yea, air bnb.Don't worry the largest financial event of our lifetimes, BY FAR, will be over in a jiff and you will be rested and ready to get back to work!

The PLTA issued a press release Sunday stating essentially that according to outside counsel, the order does not apply to the industry.  

Also, take a look at your tenant demographic and evaluate what industry they're in -- what is the likelihood of an increased vacancy or leasing period if your target residents are employed in sectors most likely to see hourly cuts?  

I work in the defense industry as well and Melbourne, Fl is growing expeditiously.

On the other hand, we had a client pull out of a deal after her tech-industry stocks got hit hard and she got spooked.

Sad I have come across a share of home owners who are incredibly cocky and/or patronizing in their treatment of tenants but thankfully they've been in the minority by and large.

If you are worried about tenant payments look at what industry they work in and also look at getting rent payment insurance.

One concern is that the property is in a not-so-great, industrial area (some newly constructed homes on the street, but some foreclosures, including the neighboring property as well), I'd also be interested in hearing other's stories of their first investment/experience w/ duplexes. 

Real Estate Industry can be a tool to get you there because REI is a great potential for growth and life balance.

Right now I’m a consultant in the luxury portion of the general construction industry, and will be getting my general contractors license for rehab projects.