“Get an education and buy real estate.” That was the advice given to Stan Taflaw. He is one of CNN’s Tycoons in the Making. With his high salary as a nurse and hospital administrator, and help from his rental properties and real estate sales, he’s been able to put three of his daughters through college and one through law school.

Once I settle myself into an area, I will want to get involved with real estate. This is definitely one of my drivers for making money—I don’t want any financial obstacles when it comes to education for my future children.

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