What would you do with $100,000? Most people say, get out of debt and buy a nice house. Bot others would simply squander it away on maybe one single item. While it may seem impossible to make this type of money without working a full-time job, for some it is easier than you think. Professional poker players, online business owners, the top Bloggers, freelancers that work from home, start-up companies in San Francisco and of course, past lottery winners can have this kind of money. But to purchase one item with it? That's a different story. One that most of us can only dream about. Whether you inherit large sums of money, invent an irresistible product or save enough for you to laugh to the bank, here are ideas to help you with your extra $100,000.
#1 Own A Private Island Anywhere in the World
Forget the normal vacation get-aways like a cottage by the lake or a time share in Florida. This private island is where you need to be with all that extra cash burning a hole in your pocket. If the rich and famous like Shakira, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian and Madea movie mogul Tyler Perry can own islands then you can too. The Piaçabuçu is a set of six islands located in Northern Brazil and is $80,000 with 81.58 acres. And if you prefer a more northern location, the Sweet Island in British Columbia has 3.3 acres and is $82,900. Now you will still have a bit of money leftover, either way, so don't forget to hire a boat to take you to and from your new resort island.
#2 Hire An On-Call Chef for a Year
You've seen the movies where the wealthy person has all their meals prepared as they desire and on time, or whenever the mood strikes. Well, for $100,000 you can hire a personal chef for a full 12 months to cook all your favorite dishes for you and your family and friends. Most chefs request $20 to $30 per hour and if you hire an experienced professional for a year for 5 hours every day that is a $50,400 annual salary. Use the rest of your money to buy luxury food items and request their time when you need to throw a party. Or just keep them on duty longer each day for when you get those craving for something exotic and tasty.
#3 Lunch With Bill Clinton to Talk Business or Politics
Lunch with Warren Buffet may be over your budget, but Bill Clinton is available right at $100,000. Whether you want to get into politics, purchase property, or learn how to run a successful company, Bill Clinton can teach you all you need to know. And the best part is, the money you spend goes directly into the Clinton Fund charity which helps people worldwide in times of crisis. While his speaking fees, as well as hers, were brought into question during Hillary's campaign, it would sure be worth the money to have lunch with them to get the juicy details. Donald Trumps fee for an hour engagement was $350,000, but that was before winning the election. He won't be available for at least a few more years now.
#4 Own a Franchise Cruise Agency
If you love to travel and you enjoy the sea, this is where you should spend your newly found cash. The Expedia Cruise Ship Center is a leading franchise in North America and is a $65 billion earning company. It costs $99,340 to operate and according to the Expedia Cruise Ship website, in 2015 successful franchise owners made $172,790. People that own this franchise can make a return on investment if they play their cards right. All you have to do is book passengers and you can enjoy being on the ocean and seeing the most exotic places on the planet while earning a good return for your money to stay afloat another year.
#5 Drive Off in a 2016 Dodge Viper GT
Spending all your loot in one place may not be ideal, but you can't deny that a man in a luxury car attracts the ladies. It that's your wish then take your check book to a Dodge dealer and order one of these babies! The 2016 Dodge Viper GT is $95,895 with a V10 engine and according to Dodge, "generates 645 horsepower and twists of 600 pound-feet of torque." You may have enough left after haggling to fill it up with gas a few times.
#6 Fly High in the Sky with a Water Jet Pack
Do you live near an ocean, lake or river? If you spend a lot of time by the water at your parent's cottage then owning a watersport product is an option to consider. A water jet pack levitates people up in the air at 30 feet high and moves 30 miles per hour. According to Hawaii Flight Adventures, it has "a 200-mile power marine engine." Fly like an eagle over the water after a hard day at work, on the weekend or when you want to impress your friends. The way it works is a pump is attached to the jet and gushes out water to help you rise to the sky. Two handles need to be pressed to start the engine. If it looks like an intimidating activity, wear a helmet and a swimming safety vest to keep you safe while you have fun.
#7 Buy Several Pieces of Land
Real estate can be tricky, but if you lay your cards right, you can turn that purchase over and make a huge haul in profits. Having a keen eye as to where certain areas may be developed will come in handy. In Costa Rica, four acres of land costs $95,000. If that is not enough land 80 acres in San Bernardino County in California is $64,770. Buying a piece of land before a property development company builds a neighborhood of houses will guarantee money in your hands. While waiting for that big deal to come along, you could lease it to an RV park owner, rent it out to your city, say yes to an estate developer that wants to turn it into a strip mall. The possibilities are endless. Build the house of your dreams or simply use it to build a soccer field for you and your friends.
#8 Secure Your Future with Gold and Silver
Economists are predicting that paper money will no longer be of value in the future and to get yourself on track, having commodities is essential. It'sno wonder that China is buying up all the gold they can get ahold of since the world is running out of this flashy commodity. It costs about $1,323 to buy a bar of gold and $508.3 per kilo of silver from a dealer. Instead of buying bars and keeping it in a safe, shape it into a statue like Kylie Jenner's boyfriend Tyga did. Form it into a household item or stack it up like Lego and leave it in storage with insurance. It may seem like a waste of money now because you can't spend it but you can retire your entire family if you decide to liquidate while the price is high.
#9 An Elaborate Play Ground to Call You Own
Sometimes in life bringing joy to the people you care about will make you feel wealthy. Rather than bringing your son or daughter to the playground down the street, have a contractor build one in your front or back yard. If you are a big kid at heart that does not have children, this can be a way for you to have youthful fun. Landscape Structures can set up the GeoNetrix for a price between $60,000 to $100,000 depending on the features. If you choose the $60,000 playground, you can buy an inflatable Scooby-Doo or Batman bouncy castle for $1,000 each. With $100,000 to spend you might as well go big or go home. With an over the top GeoNetric set, invite the neighborhood on occasion and charge a $5.00 fee for an hour visit.
#10 Own a Rare Pokemon Card
Some folks are addicted to Pokemon Go and all the other things associated with the game. I bet someone is trying right now to scrape up the dough to purchase a rare Pokemon card. One of the benefits of fans capitalizing off people's obsession with Pokémon is the price of trading cards began to go up and players that held onto their cards from back in the day are smiling with excitement. But perhaps nobody is happier than people who own the original Japenese Promo Illustrator Pikachu card. When it was made available on eBay, it quickly sold for $100,000. Heritage Auctions has gone on the record to state that these trading cards doubled since Pokémon Go launched this year. So anyone with one of these cards could potentially double or triple their investment.
#11 Condo in Sunny South Florida
South Florida is the playground for the rich, famous, wealthy and nightlife enthusiasts. Whether you are in South Beach, Fort Lauderdale or Miami, there is no way that you can get bored. The hottest night clubs, good looking people, mile-long beaches and Caribbean food will keep you coming back every year. Booking a Hotel on South Beach sounds like a good idea but why not own a condo. You can come and go as you please. A gated community can buy you a two bedroom 2-bathroom condo in Lauderhill for $100,000. Stay close to the action in North Miami Beach with a one bedroom place with a swimming pool at the same price. Sit back wherever you decide to permanently stay and watch the price of your home go up.
#12 V-Spring Organic Eco-Friendly Bed
What are the benefits of an organic bed? There are no toxins used in the materials plus it is handmade. A British company makes the bed, and they have proudly mentioned that it has 6,240 springs with only the best materials. Forget about the traditional materials; the V-Spring bed is of cashmere, silk, cotton, and lambswool. The company believes that sleeping on this bed will change your life. There is no shame in sleeping like a king or queen. Oh, and the price? $84,425 including set up and fees. Go organic!
#13 Four Days and 3 Nights in a Presidential Suite at the Hotel Cala di Volpe
There might be a gorgeous woman you want to impress. You have never left your city and want to do it up in Italy with a group of people. Your 21st birthday is coming up, and it is time to treat yourself like a king. At the Porto Cervo, Italian Hotel Cala di Volpe it costs $26,000 per night. If you think this vacation spot is a no-name resort, it was a place that Beyoncé and Jay Z enjoyed staying at in addition to being a Hollywood film location for the James Bond movie The Spy Who Loves Me. If you pay in advance of your trip, the hotel gives a 30% discount. Have fun on the Mediterranean Sea and water ski or ride on a speed boat. Pour a glass of an Italian beverage and look out to the natural landscape of mountains. It's your vacation, and you deserve.
#14 Rent the Quassy Amusement Park for a Full Day
If you think only the children of the celebrities and politicians can rent out an amusement park for parties and events, you wrong. All it takes is $100,000. The Quassy Amusement Park in Connecticut can be rented out for a day if you bring 3,400 people at $25 a ticket. Then, those invited can bring whomever they wish as friends to make the event more festive. Complete with one of the world's top 25 coasters, it is clear that at least you won't be bored spending your $100,000.
#15 An Education to Become a Helicopter Pilot
One of the best luxuries that anyone can have in life is learning to fly a helicopter. Think about it. When you want to impress the man or woman of your dreams, taking them on a helicopter ride will help you to land a second date. Depending on the aviation school, the cost to become a pilot can vary between $35,000 to $70,000 a year. Learn to fly high in Hawaii at SPR Helicopters in a Robinson R-44 helicopter that professional pilots around the world use, And, it will only take 2 years, so you're right on budget with your extra spending money. Bravo Helicopters in Miami costs just $100,000 and has a one-on-one training program that teaches you how to land at busy airports and when you graduate, the last test is to fly to a tourist location that includes the Florida Keys.
