I moved after 12 years in my market its much stronger. #1 development county in my opinion in the country. just advance your strategy and understanding a little more 

So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or NV, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction.

Each one has different economies. 

So does everyone else, which means it is false economy to charge damage deposits.  

Better schools and the economy is backed by the 2nd largest university in the nation along with a growing tech and manufacturing sector. 

It's a great market for short, mid, and long term rentals due to its strong economy and growing population.

It's our entire economy.

These events will shake all sectors of the economy and create pullback by consumers due to fear of the unknown.

Does this hurt or help the economy? 

They build and invest to help improve the area, bring in better tenant pool, improve the economy and hopefully at the end of the day make a profit on the hard work, time, and money spent on that new development.