How did Trump acquire the Mar-a-Lago estate worth $25 million for just $8 million? There are many intricacies involved.
Initially, Trump sent someone to gauge the seller's expectations, who quoted a price of $25 million.
Most people would start negotiating at this point, but Trump did not act so simply. He directly offered $15 million, and such a significant cut in price was naturally rejected by the seller. When one plan failed, Trump came up with another.
He turned around and bought a rundown plot of land next to Mar-a-Lago and then leaked news that he intended to build affordable housing there, even claiming he would bring in a group of brothers and the Latino community as residents.
Once this news spread, nearby property values were instantly impacted, and the previously stable real estate market was thrown into chaos.
Neighbors who were once confident in the value of their properties began to worry. At the same time, Trump initiated a series of 'collusion' operations regarding the acquisition of Mar-a-Lago.
His offers plummeted like a dive, each round lower than the last, from $14 million to $13 million, all the way down to $12 million.
The property fund holding Mar-a-Lago not only had to bear the high maintenance costs of the estate but also had to watch the purchase offers continuously decline, increasing their pressure day by day.
Finally, unable to withstand this dual pressure, the property fund's psychological defenses crumbled, and they actively approached Trump, asking him to acquire Mar-a-Lago.
At this point, Trump easily accepted at the low price of $8 million, slashing the original price of $25 million by more than half.
And what about the affordable housing plot used to 'stir the pot'? Trump also took that along with him.
As a result, the view from Mar-a-Lago became even more expansive, with better airflow, greatly enhancing both its feng shui and practical value.
Trump's series of operations, with their ruthless tactics and clever strategies, rightly earned him the title of 'King of Cutting Leeks', leaving one to marvel at his seasoned skills in business negotiations and transactions.