This is a difficult tenant with whom I have had several issues - he knows how to play the games and he knows that a new owner will most likely not keep him so I guess figures if they put up resistance, what - I won't sell?

Times will be tough for sure but if you have that typical DD attitude, you'll weather the storm.

If you are looking for purely equity, you should be able to weather it.

The sparkling lights of the Bay Bridge and the City from my deck, the all year outdoor weather, gorgeous hiking trails and parks 2 miles from my front door, world class theater, concerts and events a short BART ride away, and some of the smartest people in the world all around me.

Don't care for Detroit's weather but like their prices compared to what renters are paying.

If that gets old or you want to do some of that but not FT and develop some passive holdings, diversify in other solid recession resistant niches like apartments, self storage, etc. that can build current income and offer appreciation over time you could also look at syndication deals in markets you like / should be looking at but don't have the time or energy to self manage or purchase on your own due to larger upfront investments.  

They also have less resistance to market change, see PHX, many other regions that blew up from 2020-2022 and have cooled off significantly since.

It’s like confusing the weather and the climate.I do enjoy these kind of discussions, but it’s hard to do it texting back-and-forth like this really opportunity to chat if you’re around this coming week.

My reason for believing in REI is because it is the only inflation-resistant investment - specifically self-storage.

Very similar weather to you.