Sounds like an urban legend, right? Well prepare to be amazed because we have none other than the tech titan, Bill Gates himself, stepping up to debunk that myth. So stand aside real estate skeptics!

By now we all know Bill Gates as the genius behind Microsoft and the richest billionaire in the world. But did you know that he is also the reigning champion of philanthropy? This gentleman has donated a staggering 28 billion dollars to make the world a better place. And guess what? It turned out to be one of the keys to his incredible success!

Who would say that giving back was better than receiving?

While Microsoft is only a portion of Bill Gates’ enormous fortune (less than 25% to be exact), the rest is in real estate investments. Which also makes him a real estate tycoon and he’s not alone in this game.

Carlos Slim, another billionaire extraordinaire, has made big moves in the changing real estate market. Even Warren Buffett, who ranks third with $59.7 billion, continues to expand his real estate empire.

So if you’re secretly hoping to join the billionaires’ club, here’s some friendly advice: Dab into real estate, diversify your investments, protect your wealth and remember to give back generously. Oh, and don’t forget to do it all for the right reasons!

Trust me, it’s the secret ingredient to being socially responsible and the one we’ve shared with you (FREE OF CHARGE) in our recent posts. We’ve already spent enough time explaining and demonstrating how returns work for our PhilanthroInvestors (PIs), the different ways you can compound interest with us, discover the true value of money, reinvest and even secure your retirement.

Our objective with these new posts is to move the focus away from the monetary issue and mathematics, and thus refresh the vision of our program. To help low-income families make the dream of owning their own homes come true, improve their neighborhoods and put a positive spin on their lives.

With that being said, let’s talk about Landis Technologies as they have been shaking things up for a while since they raised $165 million and guess who got in on the action? Superstars Jay-Z and Will Smith! Yes, you read that right. It’s like having real estate investing heroes!

If reading this gives you any sense of deja-vu, that’s because we mentioned them in our Rent-to-Own Resurgence post.

What is your secret ingredient? Landis buys houses and rents them out to clients until they can qualify for a mortgage. It’s a rent-to-own strategy with a twist. They even provide training on financial management and credit enhancement which talks about going the extra mile (that should sound familiar to you by now). It’s what Equity & Help has been perfecting in the market for over 9 years with another very wide range of possibilities and resources to help families.

And that’s not all! Jay-Z, the rap icon and philanthropist extraordinaire, is at it again and this time with Twitter founder Jack Dorsey as they are bringing the “Bitcoin Academy” to underserved communities. Starting with Jay-Z’s former home in Brooklyn, they are providing residents with knowledge and education, which includes providing cell phones and tablets with a data plan. Just as we make sure that the families that you help not only have a roof over their heads, but are also financially qualified for when their credit record improves and allows them to enjoy other financial vehicles.

Real estate, philanthropy and a dash of superstar power. Who said business can’t be fun, lucrative and profitable at the same time? Remember, when life hands you real estate, create opportunities that spread help and joy. Especially when you have at your disposal a program whose structure is as solid as that of the banks when granting mortgage loans. It is the same!

See you next week!