Becoming a Millionaire with Side Hustles
I’m not your typical day trader, but I’ve been strategically navigating the investment landscape for several years now. My efforts have paid off—I’ve built a diversified portfolio that’s well over a million dollars, generating enough cash flow to live comfortably. But I’m not stopping here. I’m now setting my sights on expanding into real estate investments to further secure my financial future. Living in a time where political decisions can rapidly change the economic landscape, I’ve learned just how vital it is to safeguard what you’ve worked so hard to achieve. After all, when resources can be diverted from essential programs to fund wars or other government projects, having a solid financial foundation is non-negotiable.
The Journey and Purpose
This blog series isn’t just a recap of how I built my primary portfolio. It’s a challenge—one designed to inspire and motivate others. Despite having already reached millionaire status, I’m setting an ambitious new goal: to grow a separate portfolio to one million dollars but with a twist. This time, I’ll be doing it solely through market investments, without using a single dollar from my existing portfolio or primary income. The challenge is a testament to the fact that with focus, strategy, and a willingness to diversify, financial freedom is achievable.
The Mission and Methodology
So, how do I plan to reach this new milestone? By leveraging a series of side hustles and creative income streams. From Old School Runescape botting and scripting to monetizing digital platforms like Google Adsense, I’ll be exploring unconventional revenue sources. These funds will be funneled into investments across ETFs, stocks, managed portfolios, bonds, and peer-to-peer lending. The rule is simple: I will not touch or liquidate any of these investments until this new portfolio hits the million-dollar mark.
My journey began with an initial side hustle investment of $1,000, and by the end of November, it has already grown to $1,053.44, with a gain of $53.44 in just the first month. It may be a modest start, but it’s a tangible step towards a much bigger goal. This series will chronicle every step of the way, proving that with dedication and smart strategies, anyone can grow their wealth—whether starting from scratch or already well on their way.
Here are the rules:
The starting cash will be $1,000.
I can only invest in ETFs/stocks, managed portfolios, and loans (bonds, p2p lending, etc.).
I will not be selling any of my investments until I reach a million dollars.
Here are the sources of income (I will update them as I discover new side hustles or methods):
Old School Runescape Botting and Scripting
Google’s Adsense
Renting out my computers
Crypto trading
Bond interests and stock dividends
Gig platforms
Medium writing
YouTube
Selling low content books on Amazon’s KDP
At the end of November, The initial $1,000 investment produced $53.44 in gains, bringing it to a total value of $1,053.44.
Here is the breakdown for every month I’ve done so far.
Click on each value to find out more!
| Month Value | Year 2022 | Year 2023 | Year 2024 | Year 2025 | Year 2026 | Year 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | N/A | $2,537.76 | N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| February | N/A | $3,010.78 | N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| March | N/A | $5,131.09 | N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| April | N/A | $10,548.87 | N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| May | N/A | $12,748.21 | N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| June | N/A | $17,881.23 | N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| July | N/A | $21,595.27 | N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| August | N/A | $9,678.73 | N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| September | N/A | N/A | N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| October | N/A | N/A | $3,172.23 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| November | $1,053.44 | N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| December | $1,456.31 | N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
