While everyone is focused on the sky falling you need to focus on the opportunities that will be born out of all of this.Owners that were in trouble before all this started will undoubtedly be more motivated to sell as we reach the peak and beyond. 

You will get into big trouble taking US systems and applying them in nz.

I just dont want to get into trouble with BP with advertising myself

So you'll either have trouble selling the property or take a serious haircut on the price from a landlord buyer who knows they won't be able to raise the rent for the next few years.Lastly, you don't list what state you're in, but you should know that if you're still considering a 5 year lease after everything I wrote, in some states a (residential) lease that long has to be notarized to be valid and in other states a (residential) lease that long isn't even permitted/legal. 

Choosing the wrong option can put you in legal trouble.

Do your investments produce this or do you need to hold back $23K of the distributed amount and have only $77K to invest? 

I am having trouble figuring out where to start, who to contact and how to find larger portfolios that may be for sale. 

Paying off 1999 debt with 1999 dollars just locks your money into a vehicle that produces no income. 

They start looking into real estate, trying to find an income producing asset to increase their wealth.

@Ashley NowkaAirbnb just called me again to help with another guest who was having trouble cancelling last night.