The bucket was halfway filled with South African Krugerrands and American Eagle gold coins.

If it takes actively investing in 4-10 properties to beat the returns of the gold standard S&P 500 for instance, is that worth it to you?

The gold rush days are over and now it takes more tools to find deals.

I'd recommend keeping it in the bank until you have learned enough to make intelligent investment decisions.Personally, I would do the following:500,000 - Gold, Bitcoin - Always prudent to hedge your bets.1,000,000 - Cash.

Arizona just passed a law that gold is good for transactions.

LPG is the gold standard in Toledo.

There is tons of opportunity here but it's really important not get caught up in the fools gold many out of state investors get caught up in.

But hunting for deals in the retail pond will provide less than desired results...unless of course the investor wants to pay near retail and bank on appreciate...which of course is fool's gold. 

If you know the market and if its desirable area that is like finding a pot of gold.

Banks or financial groups won’t do that outside their market.What you offer is gold.