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ince his 2003 breakout with *Get Rich or Die Tryin*, Curtis Jackson—known worldwide as 50 Cent—has expanded beyond music into production, acting, and business. In recent years he has turned his attention to real estate, acquiring several downtown Shreveport, Louisiana, properties. By May 2024 he owned multiple buildings, and a new purchase at 610 Market Street is slated to close in December, bringing his total to 13 downtown assets, according to KTBS 3 News. The latest acquisition could serve as residential suites, film sets, or mixed‑use space. Meanwhile, Jackson is spearheading the G‑Dome event arena, a redevelopment of a former meat‑packing plant.
What can ordinary investors glean from Jackson’s approach? He targets undervalued, overlooked assets, a tactic that has historically yielded long‑term gains in commercial real estate. Although office‑centric properties have struggled post‑pandemic, staples such as grocery stores and health‑care facilities remain resilient. First National Realty Partners (FNRP) offers accredited investors a way to diversify without the day‑to‑day landlord duties. With a $50,000 minimum, participants can acquire equity in properties leased by national chains—Whole Foods, Kroger, Walmart—under triple‑net leases that shift operating costs to tenants, preserving investor returns.
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Finally, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has introduced a low‑cost landlord model, allowing individuals to own rental property for as little as $100, eliminating tenant management and repair responsibilities. This innovation broadens access to real‑estate investment for a wider audience.
