Over the week, I’ve been thinking a lot about the benefits of working for one’s self instead of a 9 to 5 boss. These bloggers really struck a note with me, and I think you might enjoy their works, too:

12-Month Plan to Becoming a Real Estate Investor at Sillicon Valley Real Estate Blog
Summarizing the Wall Street Journal, this article shows you point blank: do these things first. Had I thought about a few of the things mentioned here before I dove into real estate, I might have been a bit better off. Patience vs. preparation…

8 Steps to 7 Figures from DINK
I’ve always enjoyed reading the personalized writing of this DC couple. Their newest book review shares a few lessons on stock investing…
They’ve already started this new strategy.

The Five Ways to Earn Money Part 2 on Pile of Coins
Without even reading the text, you’ll notice two obvious pyramids by Dennis… and notice that most of us aren’t quite in the right place. I love the get-to-the-point style that Dennis uses in this piece. His graphic says it all:

Have a great–productive!–week, and don’t forget to check out our casual poetry contest. Business majors welcome!