Also, I'm looking for a free alternative to the mainstream stuff.

I want to close on 5-6 more by year end in that area, but am a little on edge with all the attractions shutting down and the potential shelter in place orders dropping from state governors each day.

However, I'm lacking the experience to attract real rock stars.

I’d assume buyers in this area would be more attracted to a home that has been updated, but I’d like to prove or disprove that assumption- What’s your typical deal structure: cash sales or notes?

Once people rebound they will be looking for safer more stable alternatives and will be willing to accept lower returns in exchange for stability.

My tenant was looking for alternative work (driving for grub hub, etc. ) until this ends.

It was fine at first, because there were some pretty sick amenities that came with the apartment, but as winter came, the pool closed up and the city became less attractive because of how cold it was.

To make matters worse, we also had to lower rents to keep existing tenants and attract new ones.

If, best case scenario isn't looking all that attractive, there will always be another deal (easier said than done, I know).

You can indeed in a self-directed IRA invest in a lot of alternative investments like real estate.