California seems to have much harsher restrictions due to Covid than a lot of other states, mine included.

For those that did not previously work in commercial real estate, did you experience any restrictions?

A Brookings Institution report attributes part of the decrease to the pandemic, which brought more deaths and more travel restrictions to most of 2020.Any increases in population indicate where people are heading to weather the Covid-19 pandemic, since the Census Bureau numbers are based on estimates collected this year.

On the other hand, there are negatives as well (monthly HOA fees, restrictions on what we can do with the property, special assessments) that you don't encounter if you own something "off the beaten path."

Otherwise, the risk is too high as the policy on STR restrictions changes fast.

There are currently restrictions on being able to serve notices to vacate.

I've been following the listings of small multifamily places in South Shore area, in the hope of buying once travel restrictions are eased and I can visit the city to physically see properties. 

HOA restriction on renting in case we decide to rent after moving in around 4 years 3.

The Fire Department sets occupancy guidelines and some HOA Boards set restrictions.

He greeted the new profession enthusiastically, thinking his skills and focus on customer experience developed during 30 years in the restaurant business would be transferable to real estate.He got his license in October, but has yet to land any deals, as Covid-19-related restrictions are limiting in-person interactions with clients.