Many people dream of becoming independently wealthy over the course of a lifetime. Wise investors stash away their bonuses while the less prudent invest their money in risky endeavors and get-rich-quick scams. Then there are those lucky few who make it look easy by turning pocket change into millions of dollars in no time at all. Here are the whirlwind stories of six regular people who have realized the worth of their business, idea, or property virtually overnight.

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