How SpongeBob got me into Real Estate Investing

[Craig Curelop]

I know Spongebob Squarepants is one of those "dumb" shows that every parent hated that their kids watched. As I grow older, I have come to realize that a lot of those shows (including Spongebob) may have a deeper meaning. 

For those who don't know - Spongebob is a fun loving character whose maturity is that of a 7 or 8 year old child. He's always having fun. Even if it's just flipping burgers at the local restaurant.

Squidward is on the opposite of end of that spectrum. He has the personality of an "adult." Goes to work, hates his job, likes to be alone, and relaxes as much as possible. For some reason, as we mature, the vast majority of people start to act less like Spongebob and more like Squidward. 

Here is the 20 second clip that got me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eXU2p982GQ

The "lesson" that Squidward tries to teach Spongebob does not seem right to me. The idea of working for 40+ years and retiring (or dying) at 65+ with not much to show is daunting for me. While there are various ways to do it, Real Estate seems to be a ticket out.