Joel Sangerman began investing in real estate as an asset diversification strategy in the 1990’s. In 1997, Joel formed DMC Equities, Inc. and began buying and selling properties in Chicago with later expansion to Las Vegas. Joel has closed over $20 million in real estate deals using many different types of purchase and sale methods. Joel was awarded the Editor’s Choice Award in 2011 for his work in the best-selling business book, “Trendsetters.” His candid stock market views, coupled with innovative methods for using self-directed IRAs to diversify and profit in real estate, helped launch “Trendsetters” to best seller status on Amazon. Being interviewed for blockbuster real estate educational courses and being included as a contributing author in the 2012 national best-selling real estate book, “Sold”, are great honors – given his approach to real estate investing has been secondary to an exciting corporate career where Joel is one of the leading experts in reforming the nation's healthcare delivery system. In the spirit of what Joel calls “personal bandwidth,” he is ignited with a dual passion for career and entrepreneurial pursuit that drives his success in both endeavors. Being able to operate successfully on a part-time basis is one of the major benefits of adding real estate investment to a portfolio of life activities. Joel has counseled hundreds of friends, colleagues, and contacts on developing the leadership and delegating ability to accomplish real estate success without compromising careers or involvement in other passions.