Ken McElroy’s Real Estate Edge
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The 2025 Tax Bill Just Changed Everything for Real Estate Investors President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is a total game changer. It restores 100% bonus depreciation, secures the future of 1031 exchanges, and brings back opportunity zones. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just getting started, these changes could significantly impact your strategy going forward....
Our team is currently building over $200 million worth of multifamily real estate as part of your multifamily construction strategy. And naturally, I’m getting asked one question a lot: “Ken, how are tariffs and rising rates impacting your builds?” Here’s what’s really happening—and why this might be the best window we’ve seen in years to...
Why Experts Are Predicting Massive White-Collar Unemployment As of today, the U.S. unemployment rate hovers around 4.2%, or about 7 million people. But some experts are warning it could surge past 10%, leaving more than 17 million Americans out of work. This time, though, it won’t be limited to blue-collar workers. The real threat is...
What I Learned After Reviewing 100 Real Estate Deals in 2025 Let me be blunt: most of what I’m seeing on the market right now is trash. This past month alone, I reviewed 100 real estate deals—and 98 of them were absolutely terrible. Overpriced assets, fake pro formas, and broker fairy tales. If you’re not...
Why Smart Investors Are Flocking to the Midwest Multifamily Market For years, investors focused on the Sun Belt—Phoenix, Dallas, Orlando. But now, a quieter, more stable region is making waves: the Midwest. In a recent conversation between Ken McElroy and long-time investor Robbie Hendricks, the two dissected the growing interest in Midwest multifamily investing—and why...
