Unfortunately, it seems a lot of people are relying on the forums to answer questions that they should be asking their team about first.For example, in the last week, I've read several threads regarding zoning, lending, and management issues.

Just like 99% of the people I hear about on the BiggerPockets Podcast,  Rich Dad, Poor Dad really did make me think hard; unfortunately, that was all I did for the next year.

@Chris Kuhlman I've unfortunately seen/heard this time and time again. 

I'm here from Chino Hills and yes, our market is wayy too pricey unfortunately.

None of these activities involve making any money (unfortunately), so who cares what the market is doing. 

I believe in a times of turmoil and polarity like we have experienced, it has NEVER been more important to stop hating and form unity amongst each other to overcome extreme circumstances ahead.

Seeing what is happening in Europe and the US government unfortunately not reacting quickly, but trying to let thing be as normal as possible for as long as possible - which might make things worse in the long run.

Certain circumstances are different depending on if your loan was sold on the secondary market.

Unfortunately, I don't think the property I live in now will pull in enough rental income to cover the mortgage, and on top of that, I'm fairly certain selling the property would actually take money out of my pocket.I do have some time to think about all this, since the company I work for has a travel ban in place right now due to COVID-19, I'm not able to travel to Portland for work yet, but whenever this pandemic ends, this job opportunity and big lifestyle change will be staring me in the face asking for action to be taken.I want to get into real estate investing at some point in my 20's, and I don't want to set myself up for failure by making bad choices with my current situation.

I think you will find that our current circumstances has created a very opportunistic time to obtain a better return on your investment by purchasing single family rentals.Overall effect of Coronavirus:Vacation & short term rentals have seen a decrease in demand as fewer people are traveling.Interest rates have hit all time record lows allowing for the best financing terms to lock in 30yr fixed rates that we have Never seen before!