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title: "Why Larry Ellison Spent $10 Million Buying Up Houses for His Kids’ Tutors and Staff"
description: "The Oracle billionaire bought eight houses near his Florida compound so his kids' tutors could live close — but not too close."
author: "Jon Small"
section: vetrepreneurs
published: 2026-10-06T13:34:15.510904+00:00
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publisher: "Valor & Ventures Media"
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# Why Larry Ellison Spent $10 Million Buying Up Houses for His Kids’ Tutors and Staff

*The Oracle billionaire bought eight houses near his Florida compound so his kids' tutors could live close — but not too close.*

## Article

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Jon Small · Entrepreneur · Photo: Getty Images

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Originally published by Entrepreneur: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/why-larry-ellison-spent-10-million-buying-up-houses-for-his-kids-tutors-and-staff