Rich Dad Radio Show: In-your-face Advice On Investing, Personal Finance, & Starting A Business

Real estate tax benefits aren't loopholes—they're incentives written into the tax law to encourage investors to provide housing and put capital to work. In this episode of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert and Kim Kiyosaki sit down with tax expert Tom Wheelwright and real estate investor Ken McElroy to explain how sophisticated investors combine real estate, debt, depreciation, cash flow, and professional advice to legally reduce their tax burden while building wealth. Tom explains one of Rich Dad's foundational tax lessons: instead of viewing the tax code only as a list of penalties, investors can study what activities the government wants to encourage. Housing and commercial real estate are among those activities, and tax provisions such as depreciation can reward investors who put their money—and borrowed money—to work. Ken then explains why debt plays such an important role in their real estate strategy. Rather than paying entirely with their own cash, experienced investors can use financing to control l