I know this is not an appropriate posting to this group but some
runners are really smart and determined and might be able to solve
this problem:
I want to make US$100 million within 6 months (keep an open mind, it can be done, at least because
it has already). Here's my premise:
Money is only made legally by the sale of something. This something can be a thing or service that a
company, corporation, person, institution, organization or government will pay cash for. To make a
profit the expense of the sales process (everything including the price of the thing, if any) must
be less than the selling price. To get a $100 million profit the equation is x (expense) + $100
million. Undervalued asset is the key term here. What things sell (or could sell for) for x (if
applicable) + $100 million? And can do so within 90 days? Here are some real examples of asset
classes (these are not all that's out there) and I'll give the pros and cons:
1. Real estate - this covers major buildings (and real estate portfolios) and valuable land. Pros:
There many players and is fairly liquid. Deals can close quickly. Cons: Undervalued major real
estate is not that easy to come by. Buyer may "shop" the property around once you inquire. In all
deals keeping it confidential is very important until you hold title - please note!
2. Industrial assets - this includes things like industrial plants, mining properties (abandoned
properties that were abandoned prior to new mining technology?) and other assets like ships and
generators. Pros: There's lots of these around and fairly liquid. Once another company has no use
for the asset they often sell for way below original cost. Cons: Finding the right deals.
3. Paper assets - patents, valuable information, copyright holdings (print, music catalogs). Pros:
Lots of them out there. Easy to sell quicky. Cons: Have no intristic value. If they do generate
income it's hard to get a great deal. Undervaled is the key here, as it is in all the deals.
4. Corporations - Buying and selling corporations. Called "flipping". This is done by investment
bankers. Pros: Lots of corporations that are or could be for sale. Cons: Well known in the
industry. Hard to get a good deal.
There's a lot more I could write but I think I have given you enough to at least let you see what
I'm trying to do. The key is finding the right asset and closing the deal quickly. Personally I
like category
#3. Any ideas to really make this work?