moosey, YOU are a self-made man who could thrive and flourish if we were back in caveman times.
We all agree with that.
The problem is the other 310 million folks who live in the USA, many of which tend to be dependent, and get very violent.
I fear you're insulated as you live in the very nice CT and many of those in your area are wealthy.
In SW Florida, where tourism died and 25% of construction workforce is laid off, home invasions and "follow you home from grocery store and rob you in the driveway" incidents have skyrocketd in the last few months.
This is a sign of what could come to nicer areas, later, when their industry dies off.
Poor people are spending less. In 3-6 months, you'll see your portfolio shrink as a result of this. As will all your neighbors. The ones living check-to-check will lose their homes. It'll riupple.
Every one of us here would rob a stranger to feed our kids, right? If there was no work, no chance to earn it legally, we'd all steal a loaf of bread or grab some guy's wad and he leaves a bank. Sadly, as the middle class shrinks and people no longer can afford what they're used to, many will resort to crime.
THAT is not going to happen. It is no where that bad and will not happen
You can say that now, but I never thought I'd have people running up in homes in south florida in middle of night for $200. But it's happening. Local breakins, robbery, shooting will definitely hit poor areas first.
BUT
Rest assured, eventually, if the trend continues, they'll discover a lot of rich suckers, slipping (carring cash in open), feeling mighty safe in connecticut. And yes, they'll be hitting your ass up for $ shortly.
I thought your 'getting robbed' experience would wake you up to this. 2 years ago, that man probably didn't want to rob. Today, he chooses to do it. Times they are a changin.