re: How did that person in your class become rich?

Actually, one of my best friends from HS made it. He inherited a "run down signage company" in the mid-90's. He completely turned it around and started getting major contracts, don't ask me how but props to him.

Then he started investing in commercial real estate about 20 years ago. Guy is sharp when it takes to investing money.

Fast forward almost 30 years and he's a multi-millionaire now.