It really is a catch 22, but luckily, you're in a spot that there's really no bad outcomes.

What was the outcome?

What was the outcome?

But in the matter of Appraisers, me knowing something is not going to change the outcome. 

However, there are also stories where the outcome wasn't as happy.If you were buying your 10th property and were already comfortable with: Knowing the ins and outs of the neighborhoodAssessing the condition and repair costs Coming up with accurate comps (much harder than it looks)Understanding the necessary disclosures Negotiating price, contingencies and termsWriting the contractI'd say go for it.But the problem is not just what you don't know. 

This is not a predictable event with a predictable time table or set of outcomes.

What was the outcome?

Be reasonable though they are probably not going to match long term rates but if you can get to a break even or just after rents couple hundo a month.. but give you a year extension thats a good outcome..

We have a list of prospective tenants that could fill the building, but in light of the COVID-19 crisis, I'd like to offer a month's free rent to hospital employees and municipal first responders.  

This is also a get BEFORE and AFTER opportunity to show to prospective future renters.