It most likely wasn't because the tenants were making the repairs or that they would live there forever - because neither of those are "customary, normal" - or ever happen to me (dang it). 

It is a gamble.

Although first impressions via zoom or google hangouts is new to most, this is becoming the new normal.

He will go back as soon as this virus lets us have our normal lives.

These are crazy times.On a side note, in normal times, my personal preference is to non-renew everybody at once. 

It’s very likely that the property seller hasn’t had other offers made yet as investors are not touring properties as they normally would due to social distance restrictions.Is the property listing still active on MLS? 

Well under “Normal” circumstances, I would meet Airbnb owners at various meetups, real estate meetups, multi-family meetups, Self-Directed IRA meetups, local REIA meetups etc.

In addition, syndication, crowdfunding and ventures became normal.

Our bookings were basically normal compared to our year over year numbers. 

If you go the inexpensive route, be prepared to engage a CPA or tax attorney at their normal hourly rate for support.