Renters talk to your landlord to see if they will reduce your rent during this COVID-19 self-isolation period if you need to.

Self PM would reduce the extent of how negative the cash flow is on this purchase. 

The only difference I'm noticing is that a lot of the larger complexes are offering move-in specials like one month free or first month at a reduced cost of 25%-33% of the normal rate.

I am an agent, so the commission rate as reduced.

If your monthly payment causes too much stress on the budget then you should buy less house or figure out a way to increase your monthly income, don't ever spend more than you make.

This was by far the biggest and most stressful project we've ever taken on.

This was by far the biggest and most stressful project we've ever taken on.

Live in that one for a year or so, still letting the tenant substantially reduce your living expenses.  

At the edge of Chicago Metro.. it couldn't simply be a stale mate.. buyers and seller are just waiting it out For now, it does appear to just be a waiting game. prices have not really been reduced and, im not a realtor, but as an investor, I get sent the listings and they dont seem to be increasing in volume...but how long can a stalemate like that last before it affects values?

Rent is reduced 20% or more?