Instead of listing off places, I show you a process for selecting a dependable passive income location.A caution - It is important not to place any weight on the COVID years.

Good loyal tenants are worth their weight in gold and vacancy is what is going to flush your margins, not a toilet seat.  

I’ve achieved quite a bit in the few short years I’ve invested, so I think my opinion carry’s some weight. 

Get 5 people to massage each extremity (one extremity each) of your body, and check this, all at the same time.

How will you be sure each of you are pulling your weight in "time".

@Brandon Patrick - I agree with most of the sentiment here; If your current STRs are not pulling their weight because vacancies I would analyze longer term rentals or selling them outright to pivot your capital catered to another property type and strategy. 

Or maybe the HVAC company hold no weight?

Sometimes, it's someone who simply overpaid because of emotion.Comps: The biggest challenge when you sell, will be finding 3 comps that have sold in the last 3 to 6 months within half a mile, that aren't across a major road or greenbelt or body of water, that support your asking price.

@Nathan Leger Fear is a natural response designed to alert our body it is supposed to last a maximum of 90 seconds.

What "Goodies" were in it.Apparently you survived the encounter--you might not have with everyone.Maybe your potential renters are seeing something in/about these men that you are missing.Maybe it's as simple as a gang hand sign, or a gang method of dress, hairstyle or color of clothing.Maybe it's some particular 'Body Language" of the "Street" that you are totally unaware of.Maybe it's the pronunciation of a certain word that clues them in.People from the area also may know one or more of these men and know their past history and present "Activities" but not say anything to you about it.Some of these areas in Los Angeles are extremely well kept up--but still have bars over the windows--for a reason.Good Luck!