For anyone that was investing during the last crash, what helped you to get through it? 

All within the last 6 months. 

Wisconsin area stating that last year they started a rent promotion program where if tenants have a certain amount of volunteer hours logged with a list of pre-approved organizations in the city where the rental units are, that they got a 10% reduction in rent. 

I have invested on and off over the last 12 years, but most of my time is spent helping other investors close on the deals they need to take down or refinance.

Maybe we’ll consider that as a last ditch effort, but even then, I’m not sure.

I will probably hire out for that work as I have minimal exp with siding and none with stucco but can learn.The AC handler was replaced last year and the condensing unit motor as well.

I would second Cassi's statement and add in that its been getting very tight on deals over the last 2 years. 

Realtors’ incomes took a huge hit so those owners may have strategically used rents to stave off disaster in other areas until it just lasted too long, couldn’t keep up.

Have also developed a good relationship with bank over last few months.

It’s been rented since I’ve purchased in 2014, but my last tenant just moved out, and after cleaning up I realized how much I dislike what I’m offering and I feel I need to do better.