With the amount of volatility and moving around, I was always a little hesitant taking on so much leverage and got stuck in a bit of an analysis paralysis rut.

Short term rentals are much more volatile than traditional long term tenants.

Despite high volatility, only once (2015) has Bitcoin's failed to increase its lowest price each year. 2010 - $0.003 (1/3rd of 1 cent)2011 - $0.622012 - $5.292013 - $652014 - $2002015 - $1852016 - $3652017 - $7802018 - $32002019 - $38202020 - $3858 ($16,300 on Nov 13, 2020)At a minimum, you'll do yourself a favor to learn about bitcoin.

In this market full of economic volatility, I think the need for multiple exit strategies has never been more important.In other words, I'm staying away from high-end flips, just because I don't know how much to trust the market.

Bitcoin is volatile and I would be worried about protections.

It adds to volatility, so to answer your question, if you didn't get in at the start of a boom, it's probably best to avoid it because a bust can still happen.

Less 4% for margin leaves you with a potential 4% spread/gain with majority volatility, at all-time high valuations, with record low dividend yields.

I would not wait to long because higher rates and market volatility is sure to hit fairly soon.Having cash in your hands/bank account puts you in the front door in many cases as a buyer. 

Out of these two options: High cashflowing brand new mobile home in a more volatile rental market.

The stock market is way more volatile at a way faster clip.