Buffett made most his money from management.His investment return rate is quite low in a first class trader's point of view.For most people, making real money from stock market investment is unrealistic.

During my career, I've had the opportunity to start-up & run two successful internet based companies and am a former futures trader.

.:)Kudos to John JacksonTo John JacksonJohn is not only a nice guy, he is a complete REI expert in Texas on many fronts.He was my student in Lease Option Assignments way back in 2001 (coops, wholesaling lease options, all the same) being a Stock Trader with 2 little girls, stay at home dad.

Financial products and technology are always a good way to go. 40% a year consistently is not achievable long-term for almost any traders.

I was a futures/commodities trader for 10+ years (private).

I have a 10 year trading background in financial derivatives, mostly options arbitrage and structured commodity deals.As a trader it is clear that it is much better to buy a stock (real estate) in a rising market than in a falling market.

IF you're a trader (short term holds), the short term is the only term!

Other traders booked profits.

Doesn't matter if its a real estate guru, stock trader, or small business owner.

I guess it is a sign of time that traders discovered real estate.