Unfortunately, I don't think the property I live in now will pull in enough rental income to cover the mortgage, and on top of that, I'm fairly certain selling the property would actually take money out of my pocket.I do have some time to think about all this, since the company I work for has a travel ban in place right now due to COVID-19, I'm not able to travel to Portland for work yet, but whenever this pandemic ends, this job opportunity and big lifestyle change will be staring me in the face asking for action to be taken.I want to get into real estate investing at some point in my 20's, and I don't want to set myself up for failure by making bad choices with my current situation.

I know there are a few options that replace collecting a traditional security deposit. Is anyone familiar with these and would you recommend them? I currently charge deposits that are $50 less than the rent if it rent...

Take in as much info as you can and make best choices for you. 

I’m looking to do a cash out refi on my current triplex for a down payment on another triplex. I have run all my numbers on the new triplex and I can get a 17.4% ROI and it will cash flow $663 per month. Great numbers...

Some combination of those things will mean that we as investors will have some choices to make.

Paternity leave and now COVID-19 has given me a choice, and I am taking it.

It might increase your rental pool, but you would need to really vet your tenants.4) have an alternative exit strategy...sell, house hack, rent by the room, etc.Thanks for posting, I am trying to close on a 3 unit as well, and have many of the same concerns.Shawn 

I would love to connect with any investor in the area and will gladly purchase any coffee of your choice.

There will be no evictions possible (for now).If a tenant has to make a choice to pay rent or save their money for the unknown, I'm guessing they will make the same cold-hearted, business only decision and not pay.

Your choice of plumber?