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But this article is not stating they are shuttering stores, simply not paying one month of rent. 

Very positive news.

Everyone is scared right now and it could be fear based and bad advice based on some friends watching news report etc. but you either have to laugh that off with “you have to be kidding” if there is a small chance she is sane and workable or and this is much better DONT RENT TO HER.

Here are the four statistics you'll want to consider when researching prospective markets:1) Job Growth2) Population Growth3) Migration4) Housing MarketAnd here are some relevant articles about Phoenix to save you some time:-- Phoenix leads US Counties in Job Growth, New Data Shows-- Phoenix leads the US in Population Growth, New Census Data Shows-- Phoenix is the #1 Migration Destination-- Phoenix is Expected to be Among the Top 5 Housing Markets in 2020I can practically guarantee none of the other markets you're considering are going to be as strong on all factors as the Phoenix metro area is.

You can look to network with these types of lenders on BP as well. a good article explaining the function and utilities of each is: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/hard-money-private-money-difference>Search for foreclosures on the BP site under the "find deals" tab.

(Source and more info:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minneapolis-fed-chief-says-small-businesses-need-forgivable-loans-60-minutes-2020-03-22/He offered that the Fed was prepared to print money if necessary and would flood the market to ensure 2008's financial disaster was not repeated. 

President Trump has declared these states major disaster areas due to the Virus.According to FEMA, this gives these state access to federal assistance programs for emergency and permanent work, as well as needed emergency medical equipment.https://www.statesman.com/news/20200325/coronavirus-in-texas-trump-issues-major-disaster-declaration-for-state

Was just reading this article when your post came through.https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/commercial-real-estate/before-you-break-that-lease-over-covid-19-negotiate-first-brokers-say-103597?

I am not totally on top of the news, but thus far all I have heard about is government backed loans (FHA, VA, Freddie and Fannie).