But...If the average renter is being left behind, if their income can't stay in line with the cost of living, I fear it will lead to a larger crisis and continued intervention/regulation by government.  

what is really needed is :- online forum like biggerpocket or similar like seekingalpha.com for stock- a private only investor forum for more very niche / advanced topics- just by following some smart and experienced people in these forum (les say Jay/Steve/Marcus) these are what's needed- even now, these days twitter has be come a very good resource for real estate too as both side of argumentation (long or sell) is always available, twitter is especially very resourful for very advanced economics explanation and also commercial RE.

I'm talking about a thorough analysis to include economic trends, population trends, crime, rents -- the whole gamut of relevant data for a particular market.

This is determined by the location.Reliable: You need to be able to rely on the rent coming in every month, regardless of the economic situation.

The other question is equally relevant - does it make economic sense for you to do the work yourself?

Zillow is not attending planning, commissioner, economic and development meetings in each town or county.

Indeed, instead it is a lifelong learning session about Finance, Economics, Property & Zoning Laws and the Building Industries all in one nutshell.

Doing so would allow sidelined capital to be more aggressive and help alleviate the consistent housing shortages faced nationwide.Bottom Line: Inflationary fears are moderating, suggesting a more stable economic environment than previously expected.

Now people may say "well what-IF this or that big economic bad-day happens".... yeah, what-if.

The closes I could come to answering this question was "30 Year US Treasure Bonds".1) Low risk2) Decent return (Currently)3) Nobody involved besides me and the best economy in the world (The US).4) And no work other than monitoring the economic climate sporadically.Now, the bigger question is "How to get to $10m in liquidity?"