I'd say the most precious skill is knowing the value, now and projected future value.

Sleep is precious.

The thought of doing my own taxes while I'm doing a lot of real estate investing makes me nervous enough, but a 1031 exchange as a self-filer would prevent my precious sleep!

As importantly -those that purchased in the past three years (like me) and could qualify at higher rates - will refinance and REDUCE their housing obligations while equity rich owners - sell and reinvest.We expect more of a K-Shaped housing market: Entry level homes will be more competitive as fewer buyers will qualify (or struggle to meet obligations) as valuations climb but at the higher end of the market range - demand for diversification of prime assets will accelerate.Asset prices are all up: equities, precious metals, commodities, crypto and those invested have historical liquidity.

Precious metals are finite, difficult to get out of the ground and should be much more difficult to ascertain.  

Most of my investing capital is tied up in my jewelry business, but I have about $45k in SDIRA funds that I'm looking to invest for about 6-9 month terms.Thanks . .

Sleep is precious.

Actually with precious metals they go up trailing the stock market and they go down trailing the stock market.  

Sleep is precious.

Her precious cats right.