1. I should have started earlier. I didn't start working towards financial independence till my second job.
2. I should have bought more rental properties.
Regarding startups:
For hardware products, startups involve a lot of effort. You usually have regulatory things to deal with and that is a big burden. Also the capital requirements are more than a pure software startup.
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Things I would have done differently:
1. I should have started earlier. I didn't start working towards financial independence till my second job. 2. I should have bought more rental properties.
Regarding startups:
For hardware products, startups involve a lot of effort. You usually have regulatory things to deal with and that is a big burden. Also the capital requirements are more than a pure software startup.