To be effective, this goal must include a specific time frame and plan for its accomplishment.

Be persistent and polite and continue to engage with the inspections department to try to get an idea of when they will be able to inspect, or an alternative way to seek their approval to close up!

Both of these programs are designed to promote economic growth in communities, and the National Association of Realtors® made the case that investors in these programs should not be harmed due to the effects of COVID-19. 1031 Like-kind exchanges.

What is the most effective way of going about this?

I'm thinking it'll take a while for the effects of COVID to have an impact on the real estate market. 

@Ron Flatt I agree with your view, but do wonder how much the baby boomers will effect the market in general.

A new study of 483 cities shows Austin to be one of the least effected by the Covid financial impact.  

Jumbo programs have all been suspended at the moment due to the coronavirus and the ripple effect it's had on the lending industry/economy as a whole. 

In effect you will always pay the higher of the two rates.

Seems like a reasonable response under the circumstances and I appreciate it telling the other side (our side).I think the majority of us on here are receptive to working with our tenants who are effected by COVID 19.