I know my experiences are very limited in the universe of all passive investment opportunities, so take with a grain of salt. 

I leave salt and a shovel out for one of my tenants.

I take all analysis with a grain of salt, though, and do leverage rheometer API to doublecheck the rent assumptions.

we also have a record number of paid off properties which folks don't seem to be in a rush to sell.You are right, homeownership looks very stable at 65%, even tough data is from census, so take it with a grain of salt.

I verify what it does and take what it gives me with a grain of salt, but I gave it the data that it's using and verified that data myself.

Thank you I would take Zillow with a grain of salt. 

i am exploring options in california as well I have some STR properties for sale 549- 579K range new built construction in the salt lake city UT market.

Also, anyone in that region have any suggestions for the infrequent but sure-fire need for shoveling/salting services when the need arises?

A couple of the adjacent cities are planning on building 2500 new homes in the area...not sure of the impact as there is a water shortage due to salt water intrusion.  

The final version of the bill includes some major wins for real estate investors including:A permanent extension of lower individual tax ratesAn enhanced and permanent qualified business income deduction (Section 199A)A temporary (five-year) quadrupling of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap, beginning for 2025Protection for business SALT deductions and 1031 like-kind exchangesA permanent extension of the mortgage interest deduction⚡️ What’s else is Back?