It depends on personal philosophy, investment strategy, risk tolerance, financial situation.Which type of investing you are doing, rental or flip?

Also, as a wife who has 3 children, 9/11/13, and a spouse who has always stayed home with them, I would encourage you to think about your words. 

Also at the same time, you should use that opportunity to setup your estate planning as it is easy to incorporate it in your asset protection plan.I would also encourage you to watch the Youtube channel of Clint Coons that has plenty of very good videos that would give you a good overview of different strategies.

., I would encourage you to contact a Real Estate Atty.

He also encourages them to hire the housekeeper to do their room, which she will do for about $20 more a month that they pay her directly. 

Hopefully that will encourage others out there that life and business are moving on (even in these weird times).I just sent a pm to you so we can connect outside the forum.

@Alyssa @Alyssa Dyer thanks so much for the encouragement!

(not to mention the tax benefits in this model).Further thoughts and commentary encouraged!

I would encourage you to stay firm on your buying standards (e.g., pg. 53 of The Book on Rental Property Investing), but flexible on how you might fund it.

I grew up under the philosophy that the north side of town appreciates faster than the south and west side of town, which tend to house your lower B and C class properties.