Why Inflation Has Been Driving Up Prices Since 1971 By Ken McElroy Did you know that in 1971, the average car cost about $3,500, and today, that same car is over $50,000? Or that a home in the 1970s cost $20,000 and now the median is well over $400,000? The big question is: why? The...
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Executive Order Could Put Real Estate in 401(k)s
August 18, 20250
Real Estate in Your 401(k)? Here’s What You Need to Know By Ken McElroy If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’ve always emphasized control, cash flow, and tax efficiency when it comes to building wealth. That’s why I’ve traditionally favored real estate over Wall Street. But a new executive order may blur...
Why College Towns Can Be a Goldmine for Short-Term Rentals Short-term rental investing often focuses on vacation destinations—beaches, ski towns, or big city tourist hubs. But there’s another niche market that consistently produces strong returns for the right investor: college towns. Unlike typical vacation markets, college towns don’t just have one season. They have multiple...
A potential peace deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin might seem like a purely geopolitical event, but the ripple effects could reach your wallet—and the housing market—faster than you think. When global policy shifts, it impacts everything from oil prices to interest rates, inflation, and investor confidence. Those changes can directly influence mortgage rates,...
Six Rules to Eliminate Tenant Problems Forever
August 6, 20250
Six Rules to Eliminate Tenant Problems Forever By Ken McElroy If you’ve ever dealt with a nightmare tenant, late rent, constant complaints, ignoring lease terms, you’re not alone. I’ve managed over 50,000 units in my career, and I can tell you with confidence: tenant issues are not random. They’re predictable, and more importantly, preventable. This...
The Return of Foreign Buyers In today’s real estate market, affordability is already stretched thin. However, another force is quietly reshaping the landscape: foreign buyers are quickly returning to the U.S. housing market. From April 2024 to March 2025, international buyers purchased more than 78,000 homes in the U.S., according to the National Association of...
We’ve Entered The Corporate Default Crisis
August 5, 20250
The Corporate Default Wave Is Here, And It’s a Warning to Real Estate Investors Moody’s just dropped a bombshell: 241 companies are now on their highest-risk default list, the most we’ve seen in almost a year. And no, this isn’t just about overextended tech startups. We’re talking about recognizable names in consumer goods, manufacturing, and...
