The September 2025 U.S. employment report, delayed by the government shutdown, showed that employers added 119,000 jobs, more than double the expected 50,000.

Labor shortage due to COVID government payments.  5.  

I like keeping property reserves in a brokerage account where I continuously roll them over into US Treasury T-bills at government auctions ranging from 1 to 6 months in duration.

The recent government shutdown has amplified uncertainty, reinforcing demand for Treasuries.

My PM said not to worry because the government pays his rent, but I am concerned that he has no job and makes $900/month in SSI.

The government demands that you list that on the forms.

The government affairs director for Columbus realtors and the same for Columbus apartment association has already been in talks with them.I spoke with the city council member that is proposing this last night.

For those who truly want to come into the communities and improve the neighborhood  they find that urban governments are rolling out the red carpet.I would love to know what others think on this topic?   

I lost a few grand in down payment and closing costs, but with ICE in Chicago, the government shutdown, 2 vacancies; and repairs needed I might have dodged a major bullet. 

The government shut down did hurt, but rents for these types of Temporary Duty (TDY) last between 3-6 months at 2x the LTR rent sometimes more.