Ken is the author of the best-selling books The ABCs of Real Estate Investing, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, The ABCs of Property Management, and The ABCs of Buying Rental Property as well as The Sleeping Giant and Return to Orchard Canyon. He is also a contributor to The Real Book of Real Estate by Robert Kiyosaki and Midas Touch by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki:

Ken is also a Contributor to More Important Than Money, An Entrepreneur's Team (Rich Dad Advisors Series, RDA Press). For over 2 decades, Ken has had massive success in real estate investment analysis, property management, acquisitions, property development, business development and client relations. With over $1 billion in real estate investments, Ken is recognized as a financial educator who offers a unique perspective on how to get the biggest return on investments. Never taking life for granted, Ken actively gives back to the community. He has served on the advisory boards of Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC), Child Help, and AZ Food Banks, and was the Walk for Autism Speaks Chair. McElroy and his work have been featured on FOX & Friends, Cheddar, ESPN Cover Your Assets Radio Show, and in Forbes, US News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, and other media.

A gifted speaker, Ken has inspired audiences around the world with appearances for various programs and leading industry events and has been featured on hundreds of syndicated radio and TV programs. He is an active member of EO (Entrepreneurs Organization), holding several board positions. Ken and his family reside in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Table of Contents

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Part I – How to Achieve Financial Independence

Chapter 1 – A Note from Ken about Wealth

Chapter 2 – Why Real Estate Is a Superior Investment

Chapter 3 – You’ve Got What It Takes

Part II – How to Find, Purchase and Maintain a Rental Property

Chapter 4 – Step 1: Setup Your Business

Chapter 5 – Step 2: Get Your Investment Money

Chapter 6 – Step 3: Find Your Ideal Market

Chapter 7 – Step 4: Find Your Ideal Property

Chapter 8 – Step 5: Manage Your Property

Part III – How to Manage Your Money

Chapter 9 – Step 6: Do Your Books

Chapter 10 – Step 7: File Your Taxes

Part IV – How to Grow Your Wealth

Chapter 11 – Step 8: Boost Revenues and Cut Costs

Chapter 12 – Step 9: Build Your Rental Portfolio

Chapter 13 – Step 10: Further Your Education

Appendix I. Summary of Text Boxes

Index

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