Now I'm wondering if we should stay put a little longer and borrow a HELOC on our current home and take advantage of the low interest rates and slightly lower property prices in our area (North GA).

And I am all for tenant rights, because there would be a lot worse landlords out there taking advantage of people if not for those, but not if it means that they get to break the law and steal from people.  

That every derelict tenant has taken advantage of the ongoing National Emergency.WTF!

Another advantage to this list - it is new and there aren't many investors mailing to them.

I believe it should be illegal, if it’s not already and I’m just unaware, but especially believe it takes advantage of people in an already fear-filled situation.

My goal for 2020 was to get an investment property (SFR, duplex, triplex).Question: What would be the advantage of refinancing with the bank if the seller actually agreed to finance?

If one day and $500 in airfare skew a deal then it wasn't a dealThe big advantage Texas has over most states is the ability to evict a tenant in +-21 days where as many states can take months. 

Some title companies are taking advantage of technology & doing online closings using Zoom. 

And lots of small landlords put their worst foot forward further alienate the 80-90% of tenants who are fine out of a (justifiable) fear of the 10% who take advantage.

Best advice at the moment is to take advantage of the next four months to read and learn everything you can about your prefered investment method.