Sat, 29 June 2019
Visualization is an immensely powerful thing. What the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve. Because of the power of visualization, Jason went and found an expert who can help real estate investors get in the right mindset and, hopefully, set you on a path to an even better portfolio and life. Today is the fourth installment of our guided visualization journey. Website: |
Fri, 28 June 2019
1226 FBF: Consumer Debt vs Real Estate, Bitcoin Mania, Fake Work, Interest Rates - Higher Rental Rates with PNC Bank VP Cody Mamone
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 922, originally published in December 2017. There's a whole lot going on in the economic world today, so Jason Hartman decided to talk to Cody Mamone, CTP, a Vice President for PNC Bank, about what on Earth is going on in the cryptocurrency world, and how it might be impacted by Bitcoin now trading on 2 exchanges in the United States. The two also delve into the growth of consumer debt in the past 5 years, as well as where interest rates may be headed and how much of an impact even a slight change in rates can have for investors and homebuyers. Key Takeaways: [5:00] The difference between saving versus savingS rates [9:49] The Fed has some useful data that can be used for your investing research, and one thing in the consumer credit reports stuck out [11:53] The growth in consumer (and student loan) debt in the last 5 years has been astounding [14:45] Cryptocurrency mania is going crazy and it's not a healthy thing [17:04] The REAL environmental destruction that cryptocurrencies are creating [19:58] What's going to happen to Bitcoin now that it will be traded on 2 exchanges? Will the volatility finally end? [26:12] Where are interest rates headed? Websites: |
Thu, 27 June 2019
1225: Median Home Prices, Home Ownership Rates & Short-Term Rental Boom or Bubble with Marriott International's Jennifer Hsieh
Jason Hartman and Adam start today's show looking at some Zillow stats relating to median home prices and what the average American can actually afford. Then Jason talks with Jennifer Hsieh, VP of Homes and Villas at Marriott International, about how Marriott is working with short-term rental property owners to become a big player. Jennifer explains why she doesn't feel the short-term market is over supplied and whether this is all just a fad. Key Takeaways: [2:50] Self-managing isn't as difficult as you may believe, which can be aided by Jason's new Empowered Investor Community [6:47] Median home price today is around $227,000 according to Zillow [10:36] Median household income compared to median home prices is creating affordability issues [15:59] What to do as an investor if home ownership rates decline, rents start rising and GDP slows Jennifer Hsieh Interview: [21:54] Big players have been entering the short-term rental market for a while [24:05] How does entering your property into the Marriott branded pool work? [26:30] The target demographic [30:14] How do companies like Marriott take care of customers when it comes to short-term rentals? [32:40] What happens to the short-term rental market when the economy turns Website: |
Wed, 26 June 2019
Jason Hartman does another client case study with Lisa, and today is all about metrics. Lisa has seen the Pro Formas available on Jason's website but wants to know which lines are the most important to be looking at when evaluating a property. Then Jason and Lisa move on to self-management and some ways to find a handy man that are outside the norm. Plus, don't forget to celebrate Financial Freedom month throughout July! Key Takeaways: [3:31] The 3-5 things Jason looks at first in the Pro Forma [9:22] The very first thing you need to do when looking at any Pro Forma is checking the assumptions [12:44] Don't forget to watch and re-watch the 27 minute video that goes over the Pro Forma line by line [13:42] How Lisa used Lowe's to find a handy man [17:37] Why Jason's so excited about his new Empowered Investing Network [19:25] What to do for Financial Freedom month (coming this July) Website: |
Tue, 25 June 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Andrew Rybczynski, Senior Consultant at CoStar Portfolio Strategy, about what is happening on the construction side of both single family and multifamily properties. The tight labor market is causing unit completion to slow significantly, but there are a massive number of units being started. The two look at the impact of more millennials living at home on the shadow demand for apartments and whether renter demographics are still looking good. Key Takeaways: [3:22] We're seeing a lot of construction all around the country, what's the supply/demand outlook? [7:02] How much are construction costs going up? [11:02] We're not building single family homes as much as we used to [13:45] About 32% of adults 18-34 are living with their parents [16:57] Looking at the spread between an apartment cap rate and a triple B bond [20:52] How Andrew views renter demographics over the next 10 years Website: |
Mon, 24 June 2019
1222: Rentals During Deflation, June's Mortgage Interest Rates & 2019 Real Estate Stats from National Association of Realtors
Jason Hartman and Adam join forces in today's episode to discuss some of the recent economic stats the National Association of Realtors released and why they're important for real estate investors. Adam also has a talk with one of the network's lenders about current mortgage rates, and then the two tackle listener Robert's question about real estate investing during a deflationary period (when Inflation Induced Debt Destruction doesn't factor in). Key Takeaways: [4:00] Foreclosures are down, which is both good and bad news for us as investors [7:36] The 2 ways of determining pending home sales [11:31] June mortgage update [16:29] Listener question from Robert about deflation concerns [20:47] How real estate rents fared during the 30s and 40s in single family and apartments [24:05] In the past 54 years the number of cost burdened renters has doubled because wages aren't keeping up with rent growth [30:44] Just because deflation happens doesn't automatically mean your rents are going to go down Website: |
Sat, 22 June 2019
Visualization is an immensely powerful thing. What the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve. Because of the power of visualization, Jason went and found an expert who can help real estate investors get in the right mindset and, hopefully, set you on a path to an even better portfolio and life. Today is the third installment of our guided visualization journey. |
Fri, 21 June 2019
1221 FBF: Smart Technology Improving Self Management, Meetings Suck & Your Vivid Vision with Cameron Herold
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 920, originally published in December 2017. Jason Hartman starts off the show with Investment Counselor Carrie from a single family investment trade show in Phoenix, Arizona. The two have been meeting vendors at the trade show and are absolutely amazed at the opportunities that smart technology is creating for investors. These innovations will allow investors to truly increase their profits as they become more comfortable self managing their properties across the nation. Then, Jason talks with Cameron Herold, author of Double Double: How to Double Your Revenue and Profit in 3 Years or Less, and Meetings Suck, about how his Vivid Vision can clarify your purpose and help you get on the right path. It's imperative that every business knows exactly what the mission is, and that every employee in the business knows where the company is headed. It's the only true way to get, and stay, ahead of the competition. Key Takeaways: [3:32] There's technology coming that will allow you to review tenants (and have them review you) [8:14] Smart technology is making it easier to self-manage properties from a distance, and increasing your profits in the process Cameron Herold Interview: [14:15] How writing your Vivid Vision can author your future [17:39] Reverse engineering your Vivid Vision [20:26] Finding the "sweet spot" in length for your Vivid Vision, and how to properly use it [23:43] What should you do with your Vivid Vision? How much does David share his? [28:32] How to run meetings properly [31:41] How long should you book your meetings? Websites: |
Thu, 20 June 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Dr. Warren Farrell, author of books such as Why Men Earn More, The Myth of Male Power and his newest book The Boy Crisis, about the various waves of feminism and what each has done to male/female relationships. Warren explains why he was originally part of the National Organization of Women (NOW) and why he eventually left, as well as the importance of male figures in children's lives. Key Takeaways: [2:29] Dr Farrell left the National Organization of Women when the members demanded that children of divorce be kept with their mother, not the father [5:14] Want to know how messed up the world is? Check out dating sites [7:34] Examining the 3 waves of feminism, have they been a good deal for women? [10:55] There's a movement among men who have started thinking that the current family dynamic isn't a good deal because they lose everything if the marriage fails [13:32] When researching for The Boy Crisis, Warren found 70 ways that boys were being harmed when they didn't have a mother and father influence in their lives [16:46] At every stage of the prison sentence, the discrimination against men is drastic [18:14] The pay gap isn't between men and women, it's between dads and moms [24:40] Women who have never been married and never had children earn 17% more than men do [29:55] A vast majority of men in prison are fatherless [34:12] The male/female sexual tango is completely out of rhythm at the moment Website: |
Wed, 19 June 2019
Jason Hartman and Investment Counselor Carrie take a look at some of the prime markets where first time buyers are looking to buy, with several of them being markets his network is currently selling properties. Then the two look into some responses from listeners about some personal information they shared before coming to Meet the Masters as Jason tries to learn more about his friends. Key Takeaways: [2:28] Where first time buyers are looking to buy [6:05] Terminology that Jason thinks needs to be used [9:16] Tampa made the list of places people are looking to live, and it's also a market Jason's group is looking at potentially going into [15:24] The Millennial Struggle House and Home Blogcast [20:58] Some responses from the Meet the Masters question about some interesting facts about attendees [25:09] What life lesson Jason learned from his mom when learning to fly Website: |
Tue, 18 June 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Dr. David D Friedman, son of Milton Friedman, former professor at Santa Clara University in the Law School, and author of books such as The Machinery of Freedom: Guide to a Radical Capitalism and Law's Order: What Economics Has to Do with Law and Why It Matters. The two dissect what role the government should have in society: what it's capable of and what it need to steer clear from, while also delving into the 4 problems that need to be addressed in a feud system. Key Takeaways: [3:21] How David's thinking is similar and different than his father's [5:34] Can the government actually be out of everything? [9:55] One of the mistakes that supporters of free markets make is implying that things won't ever go wrong [13:25] Market failure is a mark for and against government [19:17] What David learned about feud law when looking at various legal systems [23:12] Making the tort claims transferable would make our legal system much better Website: |
Mon, 17 June 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Doug about why there's been a decline in inventory and what shortages are abound in the housing market. In examining several videos about the housing market and economy, Jason and Doug also look at what impact privatizing mortgages could have and housing affordability in Canada. Key Takeaways: [4:52] The big housing shortage is not in McMansions, it's in the 100k range [8:18] The problem with waiting for the next recession [13:09] Inventory has declined, which has caused upward pressure on prices [19:29] When large developers start building an area, they have to keep the sales going in order to make money, so prices can fluctuate [23:25] The potential impact of privatizing is a prevention of markets overheating Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties Email your Spam to reviews@JasonHartman.com |
Sat, 15 June 2019
Visualization is an immensely powerful thing. What the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve. Because of the power of visualization, Jason went and found an expert who can help real estate investors get in the right mindset and, hopefully, set you on a path to an even better portfolio and life. Today is the second installment of our guided visualization journey. |
Fri, 14 June 2019
1216 FBF: Client Case Study, Adam Jackson 11 Properties in One Year & Financial Statements for Investing, Marine Corps Veteran
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 917, originally published in December 2017. Jason Hartman is happy to bring one of his clients, Adam Jackson, on to the show to talk about his journey into real estate investing. Adam started buying properties toward the end of 2016, and has subsequently purchased 11 homes in the past year on his quest for financial freedom. Adam shares what markets he's currently invested in, where he's looking to expand, keeping score with personal financial statements, and keeping a healthy balance. Key Takeaways: [9:00] 2018 is predicted to be an earthquake heavy year, so be careful with your property in earthquake zones [12:22] Venezuela is the latest example of runaway inflation [15:35] Invest in commodities and fight inflation with income properties Client Case Study with Adam Jackson: [17:53] Who is Adam Jackson? [23:32] Where Adam bought his first property, and why [25:43] Why Adam chose to buy a home with cash [33:32] When you suffer through an expensive repair, remember that your loss is shared by the government on your tax return [36:10] How to keep score via financial statements [41:04] The P vs PC Balance [44:10] Adam's attempt at the abundance mentality and trying to pass along whatever wisdom/money/time he can [47:51] Focusing on a few things in-depth is better than a little bit of everything Website: |
Thu, 13 June 2019
Jason Hartman talks with G Edward Griffin, author of The Creature from Jekyll Island, about corporate scams. Too many people hide behind the veil that corporations offer; ripping off consumers and shareholders and letting the company take the punishment. G Edward and Jason discuss this topic, as well as how we can actually change things to allow society to hold those responsible accountable. Key Takeaways: [3:47] It can perfectly legal to extract millions of dollars from a company while the shareholders value drops to 0 [6:53] Trying to punish "the corporation" just means that shareholders get hurt [9:23] How do we hold someone accountable when a corporation does something bad? [11:09] How to actually make change happen to fix this problem [14:16] Governments have a perpetual lien on your property. There's no such thing as owning something "free and clear" [20:15] What is reasoning behind people like Soros when they pump money into politics? [22:51] The Fabian Socialist Society believed you took over society gradually [26:30] At what point is it proper for the state to intervene? Website: |
Wed, 12 June 2019
Jason Hartman talks with in-house economist Thomas about how interest rates in the past 10 years have compared to one another. The two explain why interest rates can be so difficult to predict and how these past 10 years are compared to the past. Key Takeaways: [3:54] Interest rates aren't completely unpredictable, but they're driven by things where you can't know exactly what's going on [7:11] Interest rates back in 2010 [16:49] #5 on Thomas' list is 2017, when interest rates dipped under 4% [21:25] 2015 makes up the #3 spot on the list with interest rates averaging 3.85% [25:19] The #1 year for interest rates in the past decade [29:33] Remember that real estate deals can be renegotiated Website: |
Tue, 11 June 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Marc Faber, editor at Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, about what's going on in our economy with the massive asset inflation that's hit in the past few years. The two examine what central banks will have to do in order to deal with the looming shortages and what investments can buck that trend when it arises. Key Takeaways: [5:03] Asset inflation is making the rich richer and leaving the poor and middle class behind [11:10] Will millennials get bailed out by their inheritance from their Baby Boomer parents? [14:25] The 2 investments that will appreciate in a global downturn [16:17] 2 ways central banks can print money [20:49] Inflationary actions can kick the can down the road a long way, but there is one thing that can ruin the party [22:12] There's now a Saturday episode of Creating Wealth dedicated to Guided Visualization Website: |
Mon, 10 June 2019
1212: Stock Market & Economy Relationship CNBC, Empowered Self-Management, Commandment #21 Avoid Manias
Jason Hartman talks with client Drew Baker about one of his recent experiences in self-management that differed greatly from when he went through the same thing with a property manager. They also discuss the new community Jason's trying to start up for self-managing investors, as well as why Commandment #21 is in play for a couple of different things right now. Key Takeaways: [2:08] Drew's recent flooring story [9:11] View your tenants as part of your team [12:29] The new community that Jason's trying to build [16:55] Reminder: Wall Street is not the real economy [24:27] The market constantly prices things in, both on Wall Street and the housing market [28:20] Some current manias that may violate Commandment 21 Website: |
Sat, 8 June 2019
Visualization is an immensely powerful thing. What the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve. Because of the power of visualization, Jason went and found an expert who can help real estate investors get in the right mindset and, hopefully, set you on a path to an even better portfolio and life. |
Fri, 7 June 2019
1211 FBF: Mortgage Sequencing, Rough Start But Great Results Client Case Study with Sue & Gary Pinkerton
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 937, originally published in January 2018. Jason Hartman starts off today's episode discussing the amazing effect of inflation on assets in all markets. Then he turns his attention toward the upcoming Meet the Masters of Income Property event and gives a little taste of what he'll be discussing (hint: core beliefs investors need to have), as well as why there will be a whole host of Local Market Specialists at the event. Then Jason goes into the first part of his client case study with Gary & Sue Pinkerton. The two give Jason a lot of background on why they're investing in real estate, why they continued investing even when their initial property went horribly awry, the way (and reason) they went about their mortgage sequencing, and how they picked the markets they're currently in. Part 2 will be aired tomorrow. Key Takeaways: Jason Intro: [3:26] Apple's new code release for their old Lisa computer technology, which would have been a $24,700 desktop today, which shows the power of inflation [6:26] Jason will be discussing the core beliefs that we all need to have as investors at Meet the Masters [8:26] What Gary fails to mention at the start of his client case study Gary & Sue Pinkerton Client Case Study: [17:15] Gary & Sue's first property did NOT start off well [22:05] It's crucial to listen to your wife's intuition [25:57] How Gary & Sue decided to split up their mortgages and why [29:06] Why Gary & Sue picked the markets they're in today Websites: |
Thu, 6 June 2019
In this 10th episode, off-topic show, Jason Hartman talks with Ocean Robbins, decendant of the Baskin-Robbins family and author of the new book 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World, about the state of American's eating today. The two break down how our diets have changed over the years, why some aspects of our diets are the way they are, how to make a more ethical, sustainable world, and more. Key Takeaways: [6:59] Has anything changed since Diet for New America came out? [9:03] There's a lot of money being made on the status quo [12:15] What to do if you want a more ethical, sustainable world [16:34] Jason's theory on meat through the ages [19:23] We aren't getting nearly enough fiber in our diet now [21:08] The key use of willpower is to establish healthy habits Website: |
Wed, 5 June 2019
Jason Hartman and Doug start today's show looking at how much money the average 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 year olds have in their retirement savings. There's a discrepancy that can be frightening. Then Jason finishes his conversation with Laurence Kotlikoff, William Fairfield Warren Professor and Professor of Economics at Boston University, about how his software, Maxifi, can help those people who are planning toward retirement. Laurence explains the intricacies, assumptions that many people don't make when factoring in their savings. Key Takeaways: [4:29] You need to think about how much you're saving for retirement as well as how you're saving for retirement [8:21] The current average savings for those in their 30s [11:19] Amortization is beautiful because it just happens, there's nothing for you to do [14:14] Your 40s presents both a danger and an opportunity for your retirement savings Laurence Kotlikoff, Part 2 [18:31] Is the future inflationary? [19:58] What do we need to do to plan for the future? [26:16] How much time it takes to input your data into Maxifi [29:52] Many people are saving too much for their later life because they're scared Website: |
Tue, 4 June 2019
1208: America's Retirement Savings Problem & USA's Unfunded Mandates with Laurence Kotlikoff, Part 1
Jason Hartman and Doug start off today's episode with a discussion on the issue of America's retirement savings. There's a looming problem with many people being unable to afford any form of an emergency expense, but also on the other end of the spectrum, as people are getting hit with taxes on their required minimum distributions. Then Jason has the first part of his interview with Laurence Kotlikoff, William Fairfield Warren Professor and Professor of Economics at Boston University, about the massive amount of unfunded mandates that are awaiting the United States. Currently he has that number pegged around $239 trillion, and there are only a few ways that can be resolved. Key Takeaways: [5:03] The Required Minimum Distribution problem [8:14] Equity values going up 8% a year while the real economy is only going up 2-3%, eventually something has to give Laurence Kotlikoff, Part 1 [17:57] The most recent number the unfunded mandates are going to cost [24:52] Does Laurence believe in Supply-Side Economics? [28:00] Consuming your way to prosperity has never worked before and won't now [31:20] How Laurence would have dealt with the collapse of Lehman Brothers to calm the public's response to the start of the Great Recession [35:03] Laurence's take on Jason's 6 ways the government can get out of its hole Website: |
Mon, 3 June 2019
Jason Hartman and in-house economist Thomas take today's episode to examine the 10 things that are happening in the US and abroad that are making the most impact in 2019. Among them are the US/China trade war, interest rates, the Mueller Report, millennial household formations, and more. Key Takeaways: [2:13] The best thing that's happened so far in 2019 is lower interest rates [4:54] Household formation for millennials is looking really good for investors [7:36] The Fed being receptive of market conditions has been a good omen for 2019 [12:29] The 3% GDP growth they said we needed to "pay" for the Trump tax cuts happened [15:28] Blogcast on Creative Destruction [21:24] The Mueller Report's impact on the housing market [24:06] The US needs to negotiate with China now before we operate out of a position of weakness [26:19] When China sat out the bond auction recently it created a wild swing Website: |