One needs verifiable income, a record of credit worthiness, a history of earnings expansion and reserves, in case the unexpected happens.

Just make sure you have plenty in reserve for a few months worth so you could weather a storm.

I've been reading so much about people arguing back and forth between gold, silver, USD, bitcoin, real property etc about what might be the better hedge or store of value in catastrophic economic conditions.

If the RE market is crashing and banks have to deal with a growing number of foreclosures and lending related losses, they will probably apply stricter limitations and conditions for borrowers and usually this type of limitations are applied to investors first: lower LTV, higher interest rates, more reserves required, etc.- My expectation is that homes prices will drop faster and further relative to rent prices so a higher interest rate may not inhibit our ability to refinance and make BRRRR work.

My understanding of what I read about what can and can't be done, is that plumbing, heating and sanitation needs to be operational, therefore the hardware stores are open and I'm continuing with my rehab on one of my apartments. 

Food Pantry Catholic Charities-St Peters 725 Fallsway Baltimore MD 21202Food Pantry DSS East Baltimore Church of God 800 S Oldham St Baltimore, 21224The Door Food Pantry 219 N Chester St Baltimore,, 21231Salvation Army non-profit grocery store 400 E 29th St Baltimore, 21218 Additionally, many churches have food and food delivery if needed. 3.

Your TSP can double as cash reserves, and the freedom it provides you by ensuring your long-term retirement goals are achieved, means that you can afford to take more risky bets on other investments.

Also with the Corona virus affecting the U.S I would look at your reserves.

What are your considerations for buying new property at this time vs keeping an acceptable reserve fund to weather the storm and not miss opportunities due to fear?

In the current environment, I think a consensus is to lock down as much long-term debt as you can, while making sure you have plenty of cash reserves, which sounds like is not an issue for you.