Whether your property houses Section 8 tenants or not, you should have them inspected periodically to make sure the are habitable and meet current safety standards.

I believe most fluctuation in housing is localised and good state government and good municipal government will do what they can to encourage jobs, safety and prosperity for the locals who will then want to stay and buy homes and raise their families.I had some properties in Seattle and found the climate, shall we say "challenging" so I've sold them all.

Businesses should open with the right safety protocols.

If your local laws allow maybe you can have them pay more than first and last month's rent ahead of time, or have them give you a larger deposit as an extra safety net.

Safety is the number one concern for those tenants. 

The fact that they did not take advantage of the numerous safety nets / assistance programs available, or failed to make not very desirable but necessary changes to their lifestyle in order to avoid receiving a service (housing) without paying for it. 

Trespassing or posting signs without permission can result in fines and legal consequences.Take responsibility for your signs: Even if you follow all the rules and regulations, if your signs are causing a nuisance or safety hazard, you may still be held liable.

Maybe you value the safety of your family more than having that money.

I will prioritize location over cash flow next time!

Also my partner and I are fortunate to both have very good credit.Not sure if it's a pipe dream, but the priorities I have for a loan are:1) The ability to be my own contractor on the renovation2) The ability to finance a property that is underneath the minimum standards of most traditional loans (Safety, Security, Soundness and all that jazz)3) The ability to be competitive with other buyersIt sounds like there are not conventional products that work with these requirements.