The article details Elon Musk's surprising shift from owning multiple luxurious mansions to residing in a small, approximately $50,000 home in Texas. This decision, made in 2020, showcases his commitment to minimalism and prioritization of personal values over material wealth.
Before his minimalist turn, Musk owned several impressive properties, including a Bel Air mansion and the historic Twin Palms estate in Palm Springs, California. These properties, sold in 2020, represented his earlier success and wealth.
These sales were part of a significant downsizing of his real estate holdings.
The article also touches upon Musk's large family. He has (at least) fourteen children from various relationships. The article highlights complexities in his relationships with some of his children's mothers and mentions ongoing legal disputes concerning child support.
Despite claims of building a large family compound, Musk himself has denied these reports.