We want to close as soon as possible as the industry we work in has been deeply impacted by the corona virus and the market, which could mean possible layoffs limiting our options or the refinance itself.Kind regards.

Is there a power plant, mine, oil and gas industry in the area?

If you depreciated the property I believe it is still subject to recapture, even if you qualify for the 121 exclusion ($250k primary residence exclusion).  

As a self-defense measure, we are examining our resident’s employment, looking to see how many of our residents work in the hospitality, entertainment, restaurant and airline industries so that we are aware of our exposure to future rent defaults by residents employed in industries most likely to see job/hour cuts.  

BP members are experts in the industry about REI. 

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but there is no financing available in the residential industry for Non-Owner Occupied Mfg.

The fact of the matter is, never in history (and please fact check me on this) has there been an event that has had such a massively negative correlating effect on all sectors of industry all at once.

The mortgage industry was not staffed for coronavirus any more than anyone else.

Do they have to be exclusive? 

Even if you aren't a service provider in the industry, you could be talking to potential partners or investors.