In term of general/service industry/tech job growth and population expansion outside the traditional west: Austin,TX.In term of blue-collar job growth: OhioIn term of highest potential: the South and Midwest, but Midwest has more chances because traditional business is making more sense in there.  

It's tech money coming from Seattle and California that's been the cause of it.

I would investigate the issue she is talking about more, potentially having a licensed hvac tech come out to check out the problem. 

I am not that tech savvy but figured she might have good reasons. 

. $85 You have to find an honest HVAC tech or handyman.

I don't know why one would expect Zillow (or any other tech company) to buck the trend and not go down with the market.

For example, if it's a maintenance issue and it hasn't been done or done to their satisfaction, I instruct them to send a certified letter and if it's not resolved within 3 days of the date of the letter, then they can hire their own maintenance tech and invoice me or the property manager for the expense.

However, if you have 0 design knowledge Wix will be easier to use and come with tech support. 

Zillow has been under pressure for months, just like all other tech-growth companies.

For me, I obtain high quality tenants, most of which are in services or tech, with multi-year (lower vacancy) automatic escalating rental rate leases based on CPI increases.There are infinite ways to invest and it's definitely possible to increase number of properties while keeping the time and energy managing them to a minimum.I've owned and managed properties in 5 states, 8 cities for over 20 years.