He inherited about $350 million. I don't recall the exact figure, but I believe that's roughly ball-park.
In the last 1980s early 90s, his businesses fell on hard times. His net worth dropped to negative $150 million.
What he has today was entirely of his own doing.
As for his real estate situation that you addressed, he has to comply with federal and state regulations.
“What he has today was entirely of his own doing.”
Nonsense, he did it through who he and his family knew. Without his name it would not have been possible. He got that from his family.
Sure he’s a fantastic marketer, but he’s also led several businesses into bankruptcy.