My IRA is just a fail safe at this point and STRs are where wealth is built.

Let's not forget about Syracuse, NY (but just from an investment perspective).Syracuse, a prominent city in New York, offers a rich tapestry of culture, history, and education, highlighted by institutions like Syracuse University.

Think about it like this: Anything that is an increase in wealth is usually taxable.

To me that is how the average person in the USA can get pretty wealthy. 

It's also proof positive that you do not need to start off wealthy to do it.

I would challenge everyone to read Small Giants by Bo Burlingham, excellent book on growing a company with culture and core values.Buy Right Manage Right Finance RightGreat post AshleyGino

The current administration's tax policies have made real estate investors very wealthy.

Avery Carl dissects different types of markets in the BP book - Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth. I

@Chance CovanThe best way to build wealth is to house hack.

If you want to learn how to be a tax strategist and how do use these tricks to keep more of what you make and amplify you wealth I think the Course is worth it.