I highly recommend all renting in Philadelphia read.https://www.inquirer.com/philly/business/energy/3rd-circuit-throws-out-landlord-philadelphia-gas-works-liens-lawsuit-20180720.html

I'll be in and out of them in a few months.There will always be deals regardless of the economic environment.

I'll take on 1-2 of those problems (capex, management issues, or general remodeling), but won't tackle all three problems because I'm unwilling to put in the time and energy required to operate against solving them, which is why I haven't landed a deal recently...

This growth means the Bay Area will continue to be California's second-largest population and economic center.This from the MTC

You have to spend the time and energy anyway.

I think Utah is a great place to begin your investing career.There are several local investor groups/meetups that are very economical to become a member of.SLREIA, Utah REIA and UVREIA to name a few.

Going to meetings is powerful - when you see 300 people excited about something, many of them already sucssefull for years, and feel the energy in that room, you get a sense of possibilities.Over the course of 10 years my wife went from shaking her head about the idea, to being a careful supporter (still pumping the breaks when I bought a property every six weeks) being a property owner and actually a vocal advocate to other wifes when we host a  workshop or go to a meetup.

One link for you is below,https://www.travelwyoming.com/wot-news/wyoming-releases-2017-travel-economic-impact-numbers-traveler-spending-and-visitor-volume2.

It's a matter of economics.

I plan to install metal roofs, energy efficient appliances, plant small pollinator gardens, and eventually install solar panels (when solar energy becomes more affordable and if my market will allow higher rent for a lower electric bill).My question is if pollinator gardens could be a liability as they attract bees and other stinging insects.