Join us on the latest episode of the "Passive Investing from Left Field" podcast where our host, Jim Pfeifer, sits down with real estate mogul Ken McElroy. Dive deep into the complexities of property management, the effects of economic shifts on real estate, and Ken’s expert strategies for building and maintaining a successful investment portfolio. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of real estate investing.   About Ken McElroy  Ken McElroy is a seasoned real estate investor, podcast host and the co-founder and CEO of MC Companies (MC), a national multifamily investment company out of Scottsdale, Arizona. MC’s growing portfolio spans 9000 units across Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma, worth more than $2 billion in real estate assets. MC Companies’ active philanthropy arm, Sharing the Good Life Foundation, supports local and national charities such as Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Autism Speaks Arizona, Hydrocephalus Association, The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and many more.Ken uses his KenMcElroy.com site, YouTube, and podcast platforms to educate and discuss numerous topics connected to real estate, investing, personal finance, budgeting, the entrepreneur mindset and has hosted more than 268 episodes of real estate strategy-related podcasts.He is also the author of the best selling ABCs of Real Estate Investing, ABCs of Advanced Real Estate Investing, ABCs of Property Management, ABCs of Buying Rental Property, his upcoming ABCs of Raising Capital 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 the founder of The Collective Advisors Mastermind Group and regularly shares his knowledge through live public speaking engagements and personal appearances.Ken is passionate about educating others so that they too can experience financial freedom through real estate investing.    Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: 2:08 His background 04:33 Vertical integration   08:05 Questions an LP can ask   13:00 Why cut interest rates when inflation is high? 18:23 How he views inflation? 29:46 As an LP looking at deals what kind of debt should we be looking for? 35:05 How to vet a trusted proven operator who is struggling?39:51 How to know when to start investing again? 43:44 What he learned from the mistakes he made 47:00 Podcast Recommendations 47:55 Contact    This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.         Podcast Recommendations:Joe Rogan: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk Resources Mentioned: Contact the guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmcelroyofficial/  Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@kenmcelroyofficialis_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kenmcelroyoffici  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kenmcelroyofficial  YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/@KenMcElroy  Advertising Partners: Vyzer:https://vyzer.co/ Left Field Investors:https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/ Rust Belt Capitalhttps://rustbeltcapital.com/ Tribevest: https://www.tribevest.com/