It isn't the same because there are different problems this time, that may or may not affect RE, if we don't go into a prolonged recession we are likely to maintain the status quo, if we do the likely culprits to affect RE are oversupply due to people forced to sell because of job loss and a reduced buyer pool also due to job loss.

You can put more than 20% down to make it cash flow, but that reduces other numbers like your cash on cash return.

However, I've since then also read a lot of discussions online about banks trying to prevent this more in the past 10 years.

Step 1 see if the seller is willing to reduce the price.Step 2 challenge the appraisal.

I believe the virtual tours are here to stay and will probably reduce the number of questions future tenants will have.

So If EIDLs track EIN or SSN and limit one application per ID number, what's to prevent someone who has been using the same SSN for several single-member LLCs to now get EINs for all of them and submit multiple applications?

Most of us are positioning ourselves to be as liquid as possible right now and reduce liabilities and unnecessary expenses.The most important thing is to not get caught up in following the blind masses.

He did the HELOC for my duplex and they are running a promo now for a reduced rate.

It will reduce will the warmer weather.  

House hacking is an incredible way to get into buy and hold real estate investing with a relatively low financial barrier to entry… plus the added benefit of reducing housing costs!