This is a tax shell game question about gold and real estate in the states passing "legal tender" legislation like Louisiana (article linked). 

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

Persistent supply chain issues and strong consumer demand have not helped the issue subside; however, the core driver of inflation is and has been increasing shelter costs.

You have to understand the two different product offerings and business models.With your background as a contractor, I would also do Contractor bays.If your just yanking our chains, then you got me.

The big hotel chains really missed the boat on STR.  

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.

You don't want to work with another wholesaler who's just going to try to daisy chain your deal.

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.

If the house is in a horse neighborhood, and has enough land with it for lunging and stabling It seems like it's the owners call if he wants to rent someone with a horse or not.People with a horse are going to pick a place like that if they can afford it, versus a single family home with a yard and a fence especially one of those chain link fences with the little barbs at the top which will tear the hide open on the horse meaning veterinarian expenses.