It all started with $7000 and has been about 15 years. This is why I know that anyone can do it. I didn't start with much and wasn't given any special breaks. But, yes, I also save by not going too overboard on expenses. My diesel VW Rabbit pickup gets 44 mpg and cost me $2000. It saves me about $1500-$2000/year in fuel costs.
So what did you do with your 7000?
I do draw lines though and I "ain't driving no rabbit" :')