These are short term, and this author is hopeful, that the pandemic does not cause long-term financial implications.Rather than serve a 14-Day Notice to Pay or Quit it is recommended to be as flexible as one can at this time and negotiate rent amount due, time to pay or both – IF financial hardship is evident.For Landlords or managers that don't have the desire or ability to provide any flexibility, be prepared to wait until at least April 17th before the Massachusetts Housing court begins hearing eviction cases for non-payment of rent, (expect a back-log), and tenant-friendly judiciary at that point.A side note: for those that are unaware, or have historically not been interested in Section 8 or other subsidized housing programs (even though it's illegal in Massachusetts to decline an applicant solely based on the source or their rent payments), now is when you see some of the benefits – for tenant and landlord alike.

Here's more:"In most states, the Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Program will not pay the security deposit on a home or apartment selected by the family.

They're lending programs are pretty competitive.Hope y'all are staying safe out there!

The new stimulus bill has programs for small business owners.

I would also contact your tenants and ask them if they suffered a loss in income; you can point them in the direction of some State and Federal government assistance programs.

The new stimulus bill has programs for small business owners.

If you are going with an investment program you can quit claim deed it prior to closing the refinance.

See how your lender can perhaps waiver that payment for a while and see how you can setup a repayment program.

@David S.I am with NREIG, we are able to do locations with 20 units or less in our residential program.

While the most recent government program seems to focus on helping them meet payroll I am still trying to see how/if it will offer them help with their rent payments.