Angel investors might be interested, but you'll likely have to give up a portion of the ownership or future profits, and there could be potential complications in managing the investor's expectations and involvement.

It is also important to remember the very real potential for stagflation, which to my mind is far more likely than the Peter Schiff-esque hyperinflation.

We could build larger, but there will be less Buyers and the home can potentially sit for longer and holding costs get expensive.Not saying building larger is wrong, but just giving you our reasoning for our home size.But I do 100% agree with you. 

Day traders are not exempt unless they elect mark-to-market (MTM) accounting, which eliminates wash sale tracking but taxes gains as ordinary income.To manage taxes, track trades closely, avoid overlapping purchases, or consider MTM election if trading actively.

How can we best protect ourselves from potential retaliation and property damage?

Depending on what the potential jobs offer in terms of income, does this seem like a realistic strategy?

NJ is a big one—places like Newark, Paterson, or even smaller towns have better cash flow potential.

I’d look into the cost of a 500 sq. ft. garage and compare it to the potential boost in sale price.

I've never done any Sacramento STR loans and only been hit up for one potential financing opportunity there.

What's the condition, what's rent potential, is it in appreciating or depreciating area?