The rising of the interest rate and the mid term elections helped make it slow down even more.

What happens when the market drops/rises by the time the lease is up?

They are easier to go soft on price when the market cools...conversely, they are quicker to rise in value when the market is hot. 

Remember that interest rates are rising.  

The 15 year ROI on that is shocking, close to 10% annual return if it has just neutral cashflow and the value or rents never rise.

, programmable thermostats (free with RISE engineering). 

I think Corning, Los Molinos, and others say 30 minutes away are a little riskier with regard to prices rising much due to fire.

To progress ,elevate,evolve and rise to a Gain a new Mind set a new you a more improved ,refined,stronger,proficient version of your self and are you willing to make the Decision to start and stay committed every second to achieve all the goals,points on your checklist,short and long term and when do you think is the best time... for me its NOW ! 

I don't know if  you have already chose a market or plan to stay in your own backyard but I look for 7 factors (population growth, job growth, diversification, landlord friendly, business friendly, familiarity and rising market cycle).

In recent years, there was incredible rise in appreciation, low interest rates driven the damand for investment flats and AirBnb was great source of income for many locals and investors.