Article: Go to your desktop and click the "My Computer" icon. If there is no icon there, go to "Start," then scroll up to "My Computer." Open up your disc drive by pressing the button on the front of it. Once it opens, stick the DVD into it and close the drive. When the DVD drive closes, it should show up on the "My Computer" screen. It should only take a few seconds for the DVD-RW icon to pop on the screen once you close the disc drive. Clicking "Erase this disc" will bring up a separate screen. This screen should say "Ready to erase disc." Clicking the "Next" button will begin the process of deleting the disc. Wait until the loading bar is complete before closing the window. Your files should now be deleted off the disc.
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Click the "My Computer" icon. Insert the DVD into the drive. Right-click the DVD-RW and left-click the "Erase this disc" text. Click the "Next" button.
Article: The key to living a modest lifestyle is living within your means. That means avoiding extravagance and settling for the basics. You don't have to deprive yourself to live modestly - you just have to value function and practicality over luxurious status symbols.  Drive a car that is safe, comfortable, and works well. Don't choose a car for its flashiness or status value. Buy or rent a home that is sturdy, comfortable, and in a safe neighborhood. If you only need two bedrooms then don't rent or buy a place with three bedrooms. Find out the average cost to purchase a home in your area and try to work within that price range (if it fits your budget). One easy way to live a more modest lifestyle is to buy items that are used or discounted instead of paying full price. This can help you save on the basics when you're at the store. Look for items on sale, discount, or clearance when you're at a retail store. You can also check thrift stores for gently-used items available at a fraction of the cost of new items.  Gently-used items are often in like-new condition. You can find these at thrift stores, consignment shops, and pawn shops. Many clothing stores put out-of-season garments on clearance. These can typically be purchased at a very low cost. Check stores that are going out of business, as they often have good deals to move products out the door. Living modestly and humbly means emphasizing your values ahead of the opinions of others. Don't trouble yourself wondering whether others are impressed with you or with your possessions. Instead, focus on living a meaningful and upstanding life.
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Live within your means. Buy used or discount items whenever possible. Try not to worry about whether others are impressed.
Article: A REIT is a company that owns and operates commercial real estate such as apartment buildings, malls, office buildings, hotels, and warehouses.  Investing in a REIT allows you to earn a share of the income produced by these commercial buildings. You can purchase shares in a REIT from a stockbroker. To avoid fraud, stick with publicly-traded shares, listed on a major stock exchange and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Purchase rental properties that generate revenue for you every month. You can manage the properties yourself, or you can use a real estate team to fill vacancies and hire a property manager to take care of the property. You can purchase fixer-uppers, hire a contractor to repair them, and then find tenants. Alternatively, you can purchase turn-key properties that are already repaired and already rented. You can lend money to other investors who need capital to purchase or repair property. Secure the loan with a Deed of Trust. This means that legal title of the property is transferred to trustee, or a neutral third party, who holds the property in as security for the loan. You can earn as much as 15 percent interest on these loans. Mortgage companies sell mortgage notes to investors, usually as mortgage-backed securities. They can be performing or non-performing notes. Performing notes are those on which the borrowers are making payments. If the borrower is behind on payments it becomes a non-performing note. If you buy non-performing notes, you can usually purchase the loan for a fraction of its original value. Then, you have the option of offering a loan modification, allowing a short sale, which means selling the property for less than debts still owed on it, or foreclosing on the loan. Whichever option you choose, you stand to make money because of the discount you got when you purchased the note.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Purchase shares in real estate investment trust (REIT). Become a landlord. Lend private money to other investors. Invest in loans or notes.