Starting Options Trading

Hi all,

I am looking for advice/educational materials for getting into options trading. I have a decent amount of cash ($50K-100K, not including emergency fund) I am looking to invest. My current RE firm has been selling off assets and I will be leaving for B school in the next few months, so I have a lot of free time to learn over the next 6 months. Also would like a way to supplement income during school. I have a basic background in finance (Big 4 audit & CPA). I know it's very different than working IB/having a CFA, but my background should provide a better base than some uneducated, how-do-I-short-OTC-stocks-and-get-rich-quick newbie trader.

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