By being $10k or more (as well as it being multiple state commerce) that should trigger the feds on your behalf...and they will never stop til this person (or group of people) is caught.I got scammed out of a $14k gold Rolex in 1998 and I was embarrassed as all get out, but the FBI eventually caught the dude almost 10 years later.

I have stopped contributions to a 401k and contribute now to more liquid assets such as gold.

Kenneth and Dale... absolute gold lists right there.

Often times, the areas which aren't "touristy" can be a gold mine for someone who really does their homework on short term rental.  

Low interest fix rate loans are gold. 

Look, some may not care about certain things but there are many who expect every damn thing including Disney tickets and a bag of gold.

This is GOLD! 

Too many are chasing yesteryears gold strikes, and not paying attention to where the next gold field is being already opened, ready for the reaping.