

Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
Jason Hartman
Become an EMPOWERED INVESTOR. Survive and thrive in today's economy! With over 2,000 episodes in this Monday, Wednesday, Friday podcast, business and investment expert Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Steve Forbes (Freedom Manifesto), Tomas Sowell (Housing Boom and Bust), Noam Chomsky (Manufacturing Consent), Jenny Craig (Health & Fitness CEO), Jim Cramer (Mad Money), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Todd Akin (Former US Congressman), William D. Cohan ( The Price of Silence, The Last Tycoon, & House of Cards), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Daniel Pink (National Geographic).
Starting with very little, Jason, while still in college at the age of 19, embarked on a career in real estate while brokering properties for clients, he was investing in his own portfolio along the way. Through creativity, persistence and hard work, he soon joined the ranks of the top one-percent of Realtors in the U.S. and in quick succession; earned a number of prestigious industry awards and became a young multi-millionaire.
Jason purchased a Southern California real estate brokerage firm which he expanded dramatically and was later acquired by Coldwell Banker. He combined his dedication and business talents to become a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, author, and media personality. Over the years he developed his Complete Solution for Real Estate Investors™ where his innovative firm educates and assists investors in acquiring prudent investments nationwide for their portfolio. Jason's highly sought after educational events, speaking engagements, and his ultra-hot "Creating Wealth Podcast" inspire and empower hundreds of thousands of people in 189 countries worldwide.
Additional guests featured on the Creating Wealth podcast include Robert Kiyosaki (RIch Dad Poor Dad), Matthew Quirk (The 500 & The Directive), Eve Wright (Life at the Speed of Passion), John Lawrence Allen (Make Wall Street Pay You Back), Jerry Robinson (Bankruptcy in Our Nation), Peter Zeihan (The Accidental Superpower), David Crowe (National Association of Homebuilders NAHB), Consuelo Mack (PBS - Wealth Track), Sean Haugh (Libertarian Candidate for the US Senate), Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing), Charles Goyette (Ron Paul's America Show), Chris Martenson (Crash Course), Matt Theriault (Epic Real Estate Investing), Christopher Barnatt (The Future of 3D Printing), Zac Bissonnette (Good Advice From Bad People), Rich Karlgaard (Forbes Magazine).
Chris Mayer (Agora Financial), Craig R. Smith (The Great Withdrawal), Po Bronson (The Science of Winning & Losing), Jim Stossel (Why Government Fails), John McAfee (Founder of McAfee Anti-Virus Software) Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogeys, and Bears), Nick Bilton (Hatching Twitter), Tom Kreautler (The Money Pit), Doug Brunt (Ghosts of Manhattan), Catherine McBreen (Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass it On), Les Leopold (How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour), Robert Greene (Mastery, Power, & Seduction), Byron Dorgan (Gridlock), Dennis Miller (Retirement Reboot), George Gilder (Knowledge & Power), Jed Kolko (Tulia), Dr. Judith Wright (The Soft Addiction Solution), Richard Duncan (The New Depression), Dave Krieger (Clouded Titles), Bill Ayers (Confessions of an American Dissident), Dr. H. Woody Block (American Gridlock), Steven Kotler (Abundance), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Greg Farrell (Crash of the Titans), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China), Ken Gronbach (The Age Curve), Amity Shlaes (The Forgotten Man), Roger Lowenstein (The End of Wall Street), Jay Elliot (The Steve Jobs Way), Richard Duncan (The Dollar Crisis & The Corruption of Capitalism), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), and Steve Slaunwhite (The Wealthy Freelancer).
A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Episodes' where alternative topics of interest are explored every tenth episode. This provides a diverse mix of programming exploring issues and influential authors like John Gray (Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus), Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior), Dr. Denis Waitley (The Psychology of Winning, The Seeds of Greatness), Lori Ann LaRocco (Opportunity Knocking), Mark Divine (Seal Fit: Way of the SEAL), Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler (The Power of Belief), Dr. Kelly McGonigal (The Willpower Instinct), Doug Conant (Touch Points), Jared Diamond (The World Until Yesterday), Dr. Bob Wright (The Science of Spectacular Living), Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Successful Soul), Sonia Arrison (The Coming Age of Longevity), Dr. David Rock (Your Brain at Work), Gay Hendricks (Relationship Enhancement), Hannah Holmes (Quirk), Dr. Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages), David Farrow (Millionaire Memory), and David Allen (Getting Things Done),
Topics explored at depth on Creating Wealth include investing, income properties, property investing, investment strategies, loan modifications, market predictions, mortgage modifications, online marketing, real estate, rental property investing, subprime mortgage crisis, 401K, retirement, Alibaba.com, alternative currencies, alternative energy, ROI, cash flow, American economy, appreciation, arbitrage, Arkansas housing market, artificial intelligence, asset allocation, Atlanta Georgia, income property investing, attorneys, Australian mining, Austin real estate, baby boom generation, baby boomers, banking, bank loans, bankruptcies, Belize, Ben Bernanke, billionaires, bonds, book reviews, boom bust cycles, Boston, brand management, branding, Brookings Institution, Breton Woods, BP, British Petroleum, bubble markets, building wealth, business cycles, business psychology, business travelers, California, California Department of Insurance, CDI, California real estate, capital gains tax, Case-Shiller, Casey Research, cash flow, central banks, certificates of deposit, Chicago, Chicago real estate, China, college tuition, Colorado, commercial investing, commodities, commodity pricing, compound interest, conversions, CPI, Consumer Price Index, Dallas, dark pools, debt ceiling, debt crisis, debt-financed spending, deflation, Detroit, Detroit real estate, digital money, distressed properties, down payment, email marketing, estate tax, high cash flow, home equity, home financing, Indiana, Indianapolis, interest rates, jobless recovery, Kansas City, leverage, libertarian, Little Rock, maintenance warranty, management fees, Manhattan, marketing, Memphis, Miami, Michigan, mircopreneur, middle class, millennials, millionaire, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, MLS, mobile banking, monetary policy, money market fund, negative equity, new home construction, New Orleans, New York, New York City, North Carolina, Ohio, oil, oil prediction, overpriced markets, packaged commodities, passive income, passive investor, payroll tax, pension, pension funds, pension plans, Platinum Properties, positive cash-flow, price stability, price of gold, price volatility, private money lending, pro forma, property appraisal, property value, real estate arbitrage, real estate tax, rent, rental, renovated homes, rental homes, rental income, rental insurance, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, single-family homes, social marketing, social media, Swiss Franc, Swiss National Bank, Tampa, tax, tax laws, tax bracket, tax lien, taxes, tenant, tenant eviction, Tennessee, Texas, treasury reports, unemployment, unfriendly markets, US housing market, venture capital, volatility, Warren Buffet, Washington, wealth management, whistleblowers, world economy, Zero Hedge.
Additional topics explored on the Creating Wealth podcast include Bitcoin, digital currencies, corporate tax inversions, crowdfunding, inflation, the Federal Reserve, student loan debt, monetary policy, economic challenges facing generation Y, solar energy, 3D printing, medical technology, US dollar, currency exchange, plunging bond rates, personal and commercial bankruptcy, the cost of a college education, digital banking, the American dream, capital gains taxes, asset protection, gold and silver, commodities markets, precious metals, investing tips, structural and personal unemployment, bank regulations, regulatory reform, emerging markets, shadow banking, social media, derivatives, mobile commerce, government regulation, housing market, identity theft, cyber currencies, mortgage lenders, investment properties, VA loans, gold standard, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, online auctions, landlord tenant conflicts, tax lien investing, tax law, retirement, contract law, stagflation, home loans, real estate scams, renters, reverse mortgages, foreclosures, euro, European Union, ECB, European Central Bank, the US housing market, micro lending, online security, cyber security, online banking, digital banking, outsourcing, online shopping, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, JP Morgan, short sales, austerity, forex, monetary systems, budget surplus, budget deficits, tax cuts, solar energy, consumer debt, consumer price index, property investing, high frequency trading, interest rates, college tuition, cashless societies, credit card debt, credit monitoring, credit ratings, currency trading, refinancing, federal stimulus, financial independence, financial planning, financial literacy, economic growth, economic development, Wall Street, IPO, IRS, Internal Revenue Service, IMF, International Monetary Fund, mobile banking, Elliot Wave theory, free trade, underwater homeowners, foreign investing, oil prices, entrepreneurship, Equifax, federal budget, Keynes, Keynesian, fiat currency, financial scams, global economy, gold standard, income tax, and foreign investment.
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Starting with very little, Jason, while still in college at the age of 19, embarked on a career in real estate while brokering properties for clients, he was investing in his own portfolio along the way. Through creativity, persistence and hard work, he soon joined the ranks of the top one-percent of Realtors in the U.S. and in quick succession; earned a number of prestigious industry awards and became a young multi-millionaire.
Jason purchased a Southern California real estate brokerage firm which he expanded dramatically and was later acquired by Coldwell Banker. He combined his dedication and business talents to become a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, author, and media personality. Over the years he developed his Complete Solution for Real Estate Investors™ where his innovative firm educates and assists investors in acquiring prudent investments nationwide for their portfolio. Jason's highly sought after educational events, speaking engagements, and his ultra-hot "Creating Wealth Podcast" inspire and empower hundreds of thousands of people in 189 countries worldwide.
Additional guests featured on the Creating Wealth podcast include Robert Kiyosaki (RIch Dad Poor Dad), Matthew Quirk (The 500 & The Directive), Eve Wright (Life at the Speed of Passion), John Lawrence Allen (Make Wall Street Pay You Back), Jerry Robinson (Bankruptcy in Our Nation), Peter Zeihan (The Accidental Superpower), David Crowe (National Association of Homebuilders NAHB), Consuelo Mack (PBS - Wealth Track), Sean Haugh (Libertarian Candidate for the US Senate), Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing), Charles Goyette (Ron Paul's America Show), Chris Martenson (Crash Course), Matt Theriault (Epic Real Estate Investing), Christopher Barnatt (The Future of 3D Printing), Zac Bissonnette (Good Advice From Bad People), Rich Karlgaard (Forbes Magazine).
Chris Mayer (Agora Financial), Craig R. Smith (The Great Withdrawal), Po Bronson (The Science of Winning & Losing), Jim Stossel (Why Government Fails), John McAfee (Founder of McAfee Anti-Virus Software) Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogeys, and Bears), Nick Bilton (Hatching Twitter), Tom Kreautler (The Money Pit), Doug Brunt (Ghosts of Manhattan), Catherine McBreen (Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass it On), Les Leopold (How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour), Robert Greene (Mastery, Power, & Seduction), Byron Dorgan (Gridlock), Dennis Miller (Retirement Reboot), George Gilder (Knowledge & Power), Jed Kolko (Tulia), Dr. Judith Wright (The Soft Addiction Solution), Richard Duncan (The New Depression), Dave Krieger (Clouded Titles), Bill Ayers (Confessions of an American Dissident), Dr. H. Woody Block (American Gridlock), Steven Kotler (Abundance), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Greg Farrell (Crash of the Titans), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China), Ken Gronbach (The Age Curve), Amity Shlaes (The Forgotten Man), Roger Lowenstein (The End of Wall Street), Jay Elliot (The Steve Jobs Way), Richard Duncan (The Dollar Crisis & The Corruption of Capitalism), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), and Steve Slaunwhite (The Wealthy Freelancer).
A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Episodes' where alternative topics of interest are explored every tenth episode. This provides a diverse mix of programming exploring issues and influential authors like John Gray (Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus), Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior), Dr. Denis Waitley (The Psychology of Winning, The Seeds of Greatness), Lori Ann LaRocco (Opportunity Knocking), Mark Divine (Seal Fit: Way of the SEAL), Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler (The Power of Belief), Dr. Kelly McGonigal (The Willpower Instinct), Doug Conant (Touch Points), Jared Diamond (The World Until Yesterday), Dr. Bob Wright (The Science of Spectacular Living), Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Successful Soul), Sonia Arrison (The Coming Age of Longevity), Dr. David Rock (Your Brain at Work), Gay Hendricks (Relationship Enhancement), Hannah Holmes (Quirk), Dr. Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages), David Farrow (Millionaire Memory), and David Allen (Getting Things Done),
Topics explored at depth on Creating Wealth include investing, income properties, property investing, investment strategies, loan modifications, market predictions, mortgage modifications, online marketing, real estate, rental property investing, subprime mortgage crisis, 401K, retirement, Alibaba.com, alternative currencies, alternative energy, ROI, cash flow, American economy, appreciation, arbitrage, Arkansas housing market, artificial intelligence, asset allocation, Atlanta Georgia, income property investing, attorneys, Australian mining, Austin real estate, baby boom generation, baby boomers, banking, bank loans, bankruptcies, Belize, Ben Bernanke, billionaires, bonds, book reviews, boom bust cycles, Boston, brand management, branding, Brookings Institution, Breton Woods, BP, British Petroleum, bubble markets, building wealth, business cycles, business psychology, business travelers, California, California Department of Insurance, CDI, California real estate, capital gains tax, Case-Shiller, Casey Research, cash flow, central banks, certificates of deposit, Chicago, Chicago real estate, China, college tuition, Colorado, commercial investing, commodities, commodity pricing, compound interest, conversions, CPI, Consumer Price Index, Dallas, dark pools, debt ceiling, debt crisis, debt-financed spending, deflation, Detroit, Detroit real estate, digital money, distressed properties, down payment, email marketing, estate tax, high cash flow, home equity, home financing, Indiana, Indianapolis, interest rates, jobless recovery, Kansas City, leverage, libertarian, Little Rock, maintenance warranty, management fees, Manhattan, marketing, Memphis, Miami, Michigan, mircopreneur, middle class, millennials, millionaire, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, MLS, mobile banking, monetary policy, money market fund, negative equity, new home construction, New Orleans, New York, New York City, North Carolina, Ohio, oil, oil prediction, overpriced markets, packaged commodities, passive income, passive investor, payroll tax, pension, pension funds, pension plans, Platinum Properties, positive cash-flow, price stability, price of gold, price volatility, private money lending, pro forma, property appraisal, property value, real estate arbitrage, real estate tax, rent, rental, renovated homes, rental homes, rental income, rental insurance, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, single-family homes, social marketing, social media, Swiss Franc, Swiss National Bank, Tampa, tax, tax laws, tax bracket, tax lien, taxes, tenant, tenant eviction, Tennessee, Texas, treasury reports, unemployment, unfriendly markets, US housing market, venture capital, volatility, Warren Buffet, Washington, wealth management, whistleblowers, world economy, Zero Hedge.
Additional topics explored on the Creating Wealth podcast include Bitcoin, digital currencies, corporate tax inversions, crowdfunding, inflation, the Federal Reserve, student loan debt, monetary policy, economic challenges facing generation Y, solar energy, 3D printing, medical technology, US dollar, currency exchange, plunging bond rates, personal and commercial bankruptcy, the cost of a college education, digital banking, the American dream, capital gains taxes, asset protection, gold and silver, commodities markets, precious metals, investing tips, structural and personal unemployment, bank regulations, regulatory reform, emerging markets, shadow banking, social media, derivatives, mobile commerce, government regulation, housing market, identity theft, cyber currencies, mortgage lenders, investment properties, VA loans, gold standard, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, online auctions, landlord tenant conflicts, tax lien investing, tax law, retirement, contract law, stagflation, home loans, real estate scams, renters, reverse mortgages, foreclosures, euro, European Union, ECB, European Central Bank, the US housing market, micro lending, online security, cyber security, online banking, digital banking, outsourcing, online shopping, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, JP Morgan, short sales, austerity, forex, monetary systems, budget surplus, budget deficits, tax cuts, solar energy, consumer debt, consumer price index, property investing, high frequency trading, interest rates, college tuition, cashless societies, credit card debt, credit monitoring, credit ratings, currency trading, refinancing, federal stimulus, financial independence, financial planning, financial literacy, economic growth, economic development, Wall Street, IPO, IRS, Internal Revenue Service, IMF, International Monetary Fund, mobile banking, Elliot Wave theory, free trade, underwater homeowners, foreign investing, oil prices, entrepreneurship, Equifax, federal budget, Keynes, Keynesian, fiat currency, financial scams, global economy, gold standard, income tax, and foreign investment.
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Episodes
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Nov 8, 2018 • 39min
CW 1080 - Dr. Gina Loudon - Mad Politics, Keeping Your Sanity in a World Gone Crazy & Why The Survival of Our Republic Depends on the Revival of Honor
Jason Hartman starts off today's 10th episode taking a look back at this weekend's Profits in Paradise event as well as the Venture Alliance Mastermind experience with his guest Pat Donohoe. The two discuss the importance of asset protection and the impact of high tax jurisdictions. Then Jason speaks with Dr. Gina Loudon, co-host of America Talks Live on NewsmaxTV, certified hypnotherapist, founding writer at Breitbart and official Trump campaign surrogate, spokesperson to Donald Trump's 2016 Presidential campaign and member of the President's 2020 Media Advisory Board. The two discuss the political divide that's present in today's society and whether it's worse now than it's been in the past. They also discuss the 3 types of people in the world and how President Trump is one of the most misunderstood people on the planet. Key Takeaways: [5:21] People will leave high tax jurisdictions eventually, it takes some planning [8:12] The return on investment for going to events like Profits in Paradise are incredible [11:54] Asset protection was one of the main themes over the weekend Dr. Gina Loudon Interview: [16:17] We frequently forget to look at the WHY all this division is going on [19:18] Are we really divided more now or is it all just sensationalized? [24:29] The USA is actually living in the most healthy, happy, prosperous and safest times in history [29:13] The monologue media vs the dialogue media [30:29] The 3 types of people in today's world [34:30] Gina says President Trump is one of the kindest and loyal people she's ever met Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Contest www.DrGinaLoudon.com

Nov 6, 2018 • 36min
CW 1079 - Booms & Busts, Mortgage Update, Bank Mergers & Glass-Steagall with Scott A Shay
Jason Hartman starts today's episode from the beaches of Hawaii, discussing booms and busts throughout history, the definition of an investment, while also recapping this past weekend's Profits in Paradise event. Then producer Adam has the November Mortgage Minutes with one of Jason's lenders, as the two discuss what impact the market pullback has had and where rates are going. Then Jason talks with Scott A Shay, co-founder of Signature Bank and author of In Good Faith: Questioning Religion and Atheism, in Part 1, about the dangers of our society becoming more cash averse, the degradation of ethics and character, and Glass-Steagall. Key Takeaways: [3:32] Take care of the money thing, get the money thing otu of the way in your life, because money will ALWAYS be an issue [6:41] There have been booms and busts all throughout history; the best way to prepare is to follow Jason's 10 Commandments [9:19] How to tell if something is an investment Adam's Mortgage Minutes: [14:41] The pullback in the market hasn't impacted the mortgage market like you'd expect [18:51] The people who got foreclosured on in the great recession are now able to borrow again, but the great rates have vanished so they're not in position to borrow again Scott A Shay Interview: [22:54] Even after everything we went through in the Great Recession, the banking industry is more consolidated now than it's ever been [25:45] 60% of bank mergers result in a destruction of bank value [29:54] The history and purpose of Glass-Steagall [32:40] Our society is becoming more and more cash averse; what does this mean for us moving forward? Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Hawaii www.InGoodFaith.com

Nov 2, 2018 • 33min
CW 1078 FBF - The Value of Debt, How to Manage Both Sides of a Balance Sheet to Maximize Wealth with Thomas Anderson
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 798, originally published in March, 2017. Thomas J. Anderson joins Jason to discuss the value of debt. Mr. Anderson is the Founder and CEO of Supernova Companies and author of The Value of Debt series of books. He has broken down life into four financial stages and gives his recommendations for the amount of debt a person should have at each stage to reach a balance between life span and money span. Mr. Anderson says too many people take on oppressive debt too early in life and the right amount of debt can be a powerful tool. Key Takeaways: [1:55] Details of the upcoming Venture Alliance Mastermind in Las Vegas and the Memphis Property Tour. Thomas J. Anderson Guest Interview: [5:26] All debt is not created equal. [6:53] Companies have optimal debt ratios because they value the liquidity, the flexibility and the tax benefits of their strategic debt. [8:43] Thomas describes the 4 stages of life and the optimal debt recommended for each. [18:04] People need inflation, appreciation and income on assets working for them over a 30-year period of time. [20:29] Real estate investors should learn the game of staying power. [22:13] During economic downturns, those with more debt benefit the most. [26:33] Debt structured the right way eliminates the need for massive returns. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind The Value of Debt Supernova Companies The Value of Debt: How to Manage Both Sides of a Balance Sheet to Maximize Wealth

Oct 31, 2018 • 35min
CW 1077 - Big Tech & New Long Term Rental Experience with Onerent's Chuck Hattemer
Jason Hartman takes today's intro to discuss an interesting development with India's Central Bank that has some pertinence to what's going on today betweeen President Trump and the US Federal Reserve, as well as examining why business owners and landlords are two of the most successful classes of citizens. Then Jason talks with Chuck Hattemer, Co-Founder & CMO at Onerent, about how their technology is changing the property management game. Chuck and Jason discuss the big problems that face investors and renters, and how Chuck aims to solve those problems, including how they're attempting to eliminate vacancy losses. Key Takeaways: [4:06] India's Central Bank chief may resign after disagreements with what the government was instructing him to do [7:47] Wealth and income are now concentrated between business owners and landlords, which is a club becoming harder to join Chuck Hattemer Interview: [14:49] What is Onerent? [19:03] The biggest problem Onerent sees is fragmentation [24:47] Who is Onerent competing with? [26:04] The next phase of real estate and what services are coming up in the space [30:59] The industry is becoming more and more refined and efficient, which should excite investors Website: www.Onerent.co www.JasonHartman.com/Contest www.JasonHartman.com/Properties Jason Hartman's Alexa Flash Briefing The PropertyCast

Oct 29, 2018 • 35min
CW 1076 - Real Estate Economic Indicators, Renting as Choice #1 & the Deal Is Never Done
Today's episode features Jason Hartman looking at some economic data that's come out in regards to the housing market, and what that means for us as investors. You must be wary of misleading statistics and keep in mind that, even after you close, a real estate deal is never done. Listen in as Jason introduces you to the unconventional thinking when it comes to the demise of Sears for commercial real estate investors and more. Key Takeaways: [3:40] A look at one potential rental income property [9:02] Be mindful of misleading statistics [11:14] There's a difference between appreciation and capital improvement that will skew the comparable sales in a neighborhood [13:59] When you purchase a piece of income property, the deal is not final [19:35] The interesting part of the demise of Sears in regards to landlords of shopping malls [22:54] The Appraisal Principle [26:57] Over 75% of Americans view renting as more affordable than owning a home [32:11] Don't let the tail wag the dog when it comes to your investments Websites: www.JasonHartman.com/Contest www.JasonHartman.com/Properties Profits in Paradise Jason Hartman's Alexa Flash Briefing The PropertyCast

Oct 26, 2018 • 20min
CW 1075 FBF - Jackson, Mississippi Market Profile - $60,000 Gems, Employers, Exceptional RV Ratios
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 744, originally published in October, 2016. A local market specialist in the Jackson, Mississippi area joins Jason to share details of what makes Jackson a great place to live and to invest. Those looking for blue collar or white collar work are likely to find it in Jackson as employers abound. The well built, low-cost properties have a high RV ratio and the regulatory climate is landlord friendly. Brick on slab construction and agreeable climate make rehabbing lest costly and do-able year round. Key Takeaways: [1:36] There is plenty of work and money goes farther in Jackson, Mississippi [4:10] Details of Jackson's regulatory environment and landlord friendliness [5:19] Who are the target tenants of Jackson and who employs them? [7:43] Typical house prices, cost to rent and what is included in a rehab [10:44] Classifying the properties based on cost to buy, building type and school district [13:30] After inspections, properties are upgraded and rehabbed with durable materials [15:46] A 6-month warranty on rent and upkeep is standard with this local market specialist [16:31] Jackson Mississippi has exceptional RV ratios. There are plenty of low-priced homes which collect high rents. Websites: www.JasonHartman.com/Contest www.JasonHartman.com/Properties Profits in Paradise Jason Hartman's Alexa Flash Briefing The PropertyCast

Oct 24, 2018 • 33min
CW 1074 - Increase in Credit Availability, Mortgages as Assets & Listener Q&A
Jason Hartman talks today about the expansion of credit in the past 50 years and how that's impacted our economy. There's also a look at Trump's war of words with the Fed, why you should stock up on low rate mortgage assets, and why a booming economy is a noisy economy. Key Takeaways: [3:40] You should be stocking up on low, fixed rate mortgage assets [6:56] The modern expansion of credit started somewhere in the 50s [10:56] The battle between Trump and the Fed is an important one to watch, because the Fed may be tightening too fast [15:30] Make it part of your 5 year plan to get some shelter from high taxes [19:22] Rising mortgage rates are like rent control and keeps people in their homes [20:27] Construction costs have climbed 31% in 6 years [23:01] A booming economy is a noisy environment [27:24] Some listener Q&A Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Contest www.JasonHartman.com/Properties Profits in Paradise Jason Hartman's Alexa Flash Briefing The PropertyCast

Oct 22, 2018 • 37min
CW 1073 - Equity Insurance & Invitation Homes Inventory Shortage with Joe Melendez, ValueInsured
Jason Hartman starts the episode with a reminder to follow the commandments, and to make sure that you don't go into investments just because of their tax benefits. Then, Jason talks with Joe Melendez, Founder & CEO of Value Insured, which features a new product that can reimburse homeowners up to their full down payment if the market went down when they sold their house. The two discuss the lack of inventory in the entry level home market, the hazards of regulation on today's market, and how Value Insured is able to work to help home owners. Key Takeaways: [4:7] A word of caution: do not choose an investment JUST because of the tax benefit Joe Melendez Interview: [9:22] The entry level home market has been completely shut out from new home construction [12:47] How to encourage builders to builder entry level homes [16:42] Where is all the manufactured housing that people have been expecting? [19:35] Equity insurance for the homeowner [26:09] The math behind the equity insurance [30:55] $60/year for equity insurance seems to say that Joe is bullish on the housing market. Is that true? [34:03] When will the equity insurance for investors be available? Website: www.ValueInsured.com www.JasonHartman.com/Properties Profits in Paradise Jason Hartman's Alexa Flash Briefing The PropertyCast

Oct 19, 2018 • 55min
CW 1072 FBF - Remote Self-Management, Expert Panel with Jason, Fernando, & Oliver
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 729, originally published in September 2016. Jason, Fernando and Oliver make up today's expert panel. They are discussing self-management options for your income properties. The experts agree, a great property management company is worth their weight in gold but it is also important to be educated about your self-management options. The panel shares information about companies who use technology to save you time and money through automating tedious tasks, best practices to improve home interiors without spending a fortune and what types of tenants are the best types of tenants to have. Key Takeaways: [3:40] Jason and Fernando discuss the flooring options available at an income property expo in Mesa, Arizona. [9:19] Kwikset Kevo bluetooth locks make it easier for self-management of income properties. [16:57] Jason recommends adding a little color to the interior walls of your income properties. Self-Management Panel: [20:33] Is self-management easier than having a property manager? [23:27] The road to self-management and maintaining a good relationship with your tenants. [28:00] The flat rate fee system makes self-managing properties easier. [32:47] Property managers are reluctant to take legitimate fees out of a tenant's security deposit. [37:06] Ask your property managers to lower their costs if you are realizing the value. [40:11] Using Cozy makes rent collection and viewing tenant profiles easy. [44:35] Disintermediation is getting rid of the middle man. [49:10] Rently allows tenants to do their own showings with only a credit card. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Real Estate Tools Venture Alliance Mastermind Hartman Education Cozy Rently

Oct 17, 2018 • 44min
CW 1071 - Interest Rates vs Cap Rate with Mike Zlotnik
Jason Hartman talks with Venture Alliance member Mike Zlotnik about cap rates in today's interest rate environment. Mike explains what happens to cap rates (and commercial real estate investing as a whole) when interest rates start rising. After years of artificially low interest rates, we're starting to see rates finally rise, so strap in and learn how to navigate the waters and get some real life numbers of the true impact. Key Takeaways: [4:54] Real estate is so tax favored that it can become a bit of a trap, where you have to pay some serious taxes if you want out of the game [9:52] There are signs of a shift in the marketplace, but thanks to Commandment #5 it doesn't mean much to us Mike Zlotnik Interview: [13:18] We are definitely in the period of abnormally low interest rates, and the Fed is raising them at a pretty rapid pace [16:29] We've been spoiled by artificially low interest rates [19:17] The inverse relationship between cap rates and prices [23:53] A real life example of the impact of higher interest rates [27:53] We live in a world where the Federal Reserve and the Treasury don't have to make sense [33:09] Can the US government afford high interest rates? [37:24] Why are rates going higher? [40:26] How to prepare for higher rates Website: www.BigMikeFund.com www.TempoFunding.com www.JasonHartman.com/Properties Profits in Paradise Jason Hartman's Alexa Flash Briefing The PropertyCast


