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He doesn't own LDS properties any more than the CEO of Coke owns Coca Cola. The LDS church uses sound fiscal practices. Each year they spend less than they brought in in the previous year. They allow their investments to grow and they use some (not all) of the growth to administer their charities. Can you imagine how well we'd be if the Federal Government or State Governments practiced the same common sense as the LDS church does when it comes to spending???

They do invest. Cash loses value if not invested and the stock market is just one of about 19 different investment categories.

A wealthy LDS individual has graciously offered his private jet for the LDS prophet to use any time he wants.

Here is his house. It's nothing spectacular:

http://www.moroni10.com/prophets_homes/Thomas_Mons...

Most individuals who have properly planned for retirement are millionaires. I know lots of them and not a single one of them "looks" like a millionaire.

It is true that he is in charge of a church that controls probably more than 20 billion in assets and investments. There is an apartment near the church headquarters where the prophet typically lives. It is connected to the office buildings of the LDS church and has bullet proof windows and beefed up security as would be expected.

As you can see from the picture, his home is probably 2000 or so square feet and isn't what you'd expect of someone who controlled $20 billion. His organization has over 14 million members. His time is better suited running things than driving his own car.

Some of the apostles in the LDS church receive a living allowance. Those who do not need it do not. It is pretty meager. I know where several of the apostles live and their homes and lifestyles did not change at all once they became apostles.

I think you're hell bent on finding something that quite simply isn't there.