Other option would be to keep printing dollars and cause massive inflation; in which case the value of property should also go up ( and the rent. ).

Rent increases faster than inflation in San Diego.

I'd chase for a return that at least eclipses inflation (2%-4%) because if it's just sitting in a Savings Account there will be an opportunity cost of not investing.

It’s too desirable, interest rates remain low, and the stimulus and inherent inflation will prevent it from taking a perpetual nosedive.

For real Martel has inflated the prices in OH just by buying and renovating so many.

We're Inventory stricken at the moment like every other market but feel we at least have more attempts than other national investor markets.Lansing, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Downtown Detroit are our "college towns" but seems a lot of people have your idea and prices a bit more inflated.

More passive, move out of California, diversify geographically more, etc.Good morning Henry and thanks for responding.Here are my answers and for sake of efficiency, I'll try to keep them short unless further elaboration is helpful.1) The right SS option is one that will continue performing at the inflation/CPI adjusted income level that I buy it at and is not at risk of devaluing due to area specific real estate prices (ie: I want to avoid areas/operations with falling demand/population). 

I'd be happy to assist you in getting one set-up based on these current inflated values.

I appreciate that he's structuring the costs in a way that avoid inflating his commissions.

Market risk, currency risk, inflation rick, etc.