So you could look at it as if the fund has a bit more resiliency, which is one of it's most desirable features--diversification.But you are right, Manish, there is no perfect answer nor solution. 

And if at the same time I got myself a good recession-resilient property - awesome.From your experience, your investments around the bay area (or generally in CA) were doing good during a recession?

All people are unique, however I personally do not believe people are quite so delicate as some people claim (they may act delicate but I believe the human mind and body is very resilient if truly tested).

So DC rentals are pretty recession resilient as well.

Without knowing the financing strategy, property class, or cost point of the home(s) you are trying to acquire for this plan, you can generally find good rental deals in DC that will continue to appreciate on a fairly high pace due to DC's cyclical nature of people always moving in and out of the town every 2-4 years which makes it pretty resilient.

Job and population growthAccess to a talented workforceDiversification of the industries that drive the market’s economyRent growthInventory deliveries, absorption, and vacancy ratesI looked to these indicators because they help to paint a clear picture for a real estate market’s health, rent growth expectations, resiliency in an economic downturn, and overall future demand.

Once again, Houston proves its resiliency! 

The tongues on it are a little susceptible when you are installing it - they tend to chip if you aren't careful - but once it's down it is super resilient. 

You can also hang the ceiling sheetrock using resilient channel which will further reduce the sound travelling through the assembly.I would not inject close/open cell foam into the joist cavities - where the assembly is a fire barrier, it would be neither appropriate nor permitted.  

You can always find your way regardless of being an agent or not...you just have to stay resilient & smart.