Kiyosaki told the magazine, in reference to the possibility that his investments could face major problems, that if things completely collapse, others can speak to his lawyer.

He added that using what he described as barriers separating investments is how the rich play this game.

Vanity Fair estimated that Kiyosaki's share of total debt could range between $30 million and $60 million, if his statement that he receives about $3 million annually is accurate.

Kim told the magazine that Kiyosaki likes to make shocking statements, explaining that he uses the billion-dollar figure to attract attention, before later explaining why he believes investment debt can be beneficial.

This strategy received partial support from David A. Perez, a certified tax agent and founder of Tax Maverick AI, who said he uses a similar strategy as an investor in multifamily real estate.

Perez described Kiyosaki's approach as an excellent strategy, explaining that carrying large amounts of real estate-backed debt is very normal in the real estate investment field.