Ken McElroy’s November Reading List: 10 Books That Build Leadership, Mindset, and Financial Intelligence November is the perfect month to pause, reset, and intentionally prepare for the months ahead. As the year winds down, it’s natural to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what skills you want to strengthen. It’s also a season of...
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Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Plan: The good, bad, and the ugly
November 10, 20250
When President Trump recently floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage, most people laughed at first. But according to multiple reports, this proposal is highly probable, and if it happens, it will fundamentally change how Americans buy homes. Let’s unpack what this means for buyers, renters, and real estate investors. Lower Payments, Not Cheaper Homes...
Why Debt Can Be the Secret to Building Real Wealth
November 7, 20250
Popular finance advice often says to get out of debt. That message helps people who struggle with consumer loans, but it ignores a key truth. Debt can be one of the most powerful tools for building wealth when you use it correctly. The first step is understanding the difference between good debt and bad debt....
The Best Buying Window in Years Is Quietly Opening
November 5, 20250
I have been through multiple real estate cycles over the last three decades. Peaks, crashes, sideways years, euphoric markets, fear-driven markets. And every cycle has something in common: Most people only recognize opportunity after it has passed. Right now, we are entering a period that smart investors have been waiting for.A rare window where leverage...
I did not come from money. I did not have wealthy parents, a trust fund, or special connections. When I started in real estate, I was earning $700 a month managing a 60-unit apartment building. Today, I own over 10,000 units, and those properties pay me every single month whether I work or not. People...
I’ve been in real estate for over three decades, and one thing has always been true: the market rewards investors who see shifts early. Right now, one of the biggest shifts underway isn’t grabbing mainstream headlines, but it’s transforming how investors build wealth. Welcome to the rise of build-to-rent communities (BTR) and alternative rental asset...
