President Trump ranks 12th among the country's richest real estate moguls. Meet the other billionaires in his industry.
Reported by Business Insider · October 6, 2026
Real estate has been the source of some of America’s biggest fortunes, including that of US President Donald Trump.
These magnates rarely own only residential properties. Their portfolios often span some of the country’s biggest office buildings, malls, hotels, and logistics hubs.
In several cases, they also hold stakes in sports teams and other assets.
Forbes estimated each person’s net worth using sources including interviews and asset valuations, while accounting for debt and charitable giving. In some cases, Forbes lists individuals as “and family” to indicate that some of the wealth is held by immediate family members.
After Ted Lerner died in 2023, she and her children inherited his estate.
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- Real estate has been the source of some of America’s biggest fortunes, including that of US President Donald Trump.
- These magnates rarely own only residential properties. Their portfolios often span some of the country’s biggest office buildings, malls, hotels, and logistics hubs.
- In several cases, they also hold stakes in sports teams and other assets.
- Forbes estimated each person’s net worth using sources including interviews and asset valuations, while accounting for debt and charitable giving. In some cases, Forbes lists individuals as “and family” to indicate that some of the wealth i
- After Ted Lerner died in 2023, she and her children inherited his estate.