Sacramento is not immune either; they had some of the largest price increase in the state for the past years; and what goes up..Now may be a turning point in the california market so i would wait on the sideline and see what happens this winter.

"The average new-home list price in the county is on the rise, but when we look at project level data, we can see that San Diego is not fully immune to changing market conditions.

Using a professional gives you arms length immunity and they are presumed to be knowledgeable and have liability insurance.It's just not worth the savings.

The Chinese, English and Asian Buyers who are driving the price of luxury apartments sky high in the major cities around the world, are not immune to the Real Estate Cycle.

I have become used to it and immune.  

yes I was mainly a HML in the south  MS AL GA TN IN SC FLA  we got our teeth kicked in is what happened.. people thinks rentals are immune they are not.

I am considering allowing a very small dog, requiring all dog paper work (immunizations /city registration) charging $75.00 more a month in rent, and doing monthly inspections. 

Cited in IRS Chief Counsel Advice 201640014 it is noted that "1402a13 was intended to apply to those who 'merely invested' rather than those who actively participate" - this is also based on the above caseCited in the counsel memo above - Riether 919F Supp 2d 1140 "Limited partners are those who lack management powers but enjoy immunity from liability and debts of the partnership".As noted - OP still has a steep hill to climb.

There is also the doctrine of "Adverse possession immunity" Adverse possession immunity  that apply to publicly owned lands.

The IT is really meant to transfer wealth to future generations and is immune to having a creditor force distribution from the trust.