Read an article that stated that the rich is cutting back on their spending. 

Pick up the Book "Rich Dad-Poor Dad" Then buy & play the Cashflow Board Game with your friends and family.

@Rich Kniss Thank you for the welcome and advice.

Earlier this summer I read the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, and just like so many others, it changed the way I think about money and investing.

@vinh tranNot sure if we are allowed to post links here but go check out a site called rich blocks poor blocks (.com) and you will see a cool color-coded interative map. 

Rich options to customize and promote your Tweets.

here is what I would do if I was in your situation:1) Read Rich Dad Poor Dad2) Listen to every single Bigger Pockets Real Estate Podcast (The main one with Brandon Turner and David Green)3) Take up an internship with a real estate investor or a property management company to learn more.

I know its going to take an immense amount of time and patience (that I really dont have right now) but I'm willing to put in the work if it means I'll be free of working and making someone else rich.

Government always tries to get money from the rich but it falls short and then go after everybody.

It was a more systems based program (business structure and financing 101, leases, tenant screening, book keeping, profit/loss and financial statements, insurance basics, rehab punch lists, etc)  rather than a "we'll teach you how to get rich off real estate!"