Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing With Jason Hartman

Jason discusses the state of the economy, focusing on the role of the Federal Reserve and potential supply chain issues. He also shared his opinion on the strength of the US dollar and Argentina's decision to adopt it. Towards the end, Jason addressed the issue of inflation and its steady fall since June of the previous year. He also discussed changes in active inventory across various local real estate markets, comparing it to 2019, and highlighted the importance of inventory in the real estate market. Then Jason and Brian Beaulieu, Chief Economist at ITR Economics, talks about the state of the global economy, particularly in China and Europe and the potential for deflation in the real estate market in the early 2030s, the expected trajectory of inflation and the Federal Reserve's response to it, and the state of the US housing market. They also highlight the resilience of the real estate market, even in a high-interest-rate environment, and the importance of being unleveraged in the United States and in dem

Today's episode is a Flashback episode, 1781 published last Dec 22, 2021. Merry Christmas everyone! Today, Jason talks about the 12 days of Christmas- adjusted for inflation! For 38 years, PNC has calculated the prices of the 12 gifts from the classic holiday song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The PNC Christmas Price Index® is a whimsical holiday tradition, which this year includes adjustments for the pandemic’s impact on the cost of purchasing the presents in the renowned carol. And then Jason talks about cats! and dogs! and martial arts! how they move and fight... and how we can use our opponent's weight to our advantage! Now translate that metaphor to our fight against inflation and the forces of government and central banks! We align ourselves with them. And what do you get? Inflation induced debt destruction! Watch the video on Jason's YouTube channel. Key Takeaways: 1:51 Inflation Induced Debt Destruction 4:30 Judo, aikido, cats and dogs! 7:15 Economic martial arts  9:03 PNC Christmas Price Index and

This Friday Flashback is from episode 824, published last May 2, 2017. This episode demonstrates the versatility of the most historically proven asset class income property. Jason breaks down its multiple dimensions and the various factors which can be used to prove that income property is the best investment you can make. During the client case study segment, Ani Wee tells her story of monetary and portfolio growth from her income property investments. She uses the Hartman Network to find opportunities, to gather information and to engage with like-minded people. Key Takeaways: Jason's editorial 03:43 Money matters! 08:19 Why you should immerse yourself in the most historically proven asset class. Client Case Study Ani Wee: 21:55 During the market crash Ani was looking for options when she came upon the Creating Wealth Show. 23:55 She started investing in real estate after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad but she didn't know what she was doing. 26:02 Ani receives yellow postcards on the first property she bought fr

Jason welcomes Joshua Simon, founder of Simon Commercial Real Estate, as they discuss the state of commercial real estate. Josh highlights the strength of retail, especially in open-air strip centers and grocery-anchored spaces. Simon emphasized the retail renaissance, citing low vacancy rates and increased demand. Industrial properties faced challenges due to overbuilding, particularly in larger formats. Simon recommended investing in debt instruments or high-yielding retail assets, focusing on quick-service restaurants with strong operators and understanding lease structures. He also noted the value in acquiring vacant spaces from struggling tenants due to the scarcity of real estate. https://SimonCRE.com/ #CommercialRealEstate #RetailRenaissance #IndustrialProperty #InvestmentStrategy Key Takeaways: Joshua Simon interview 2:15 Some numbers in the different asset classes in CRE in Arizona 5:46 How CRE has turned around nicely 8:31 Changing strategies to reduce overhead 10:32 Segmenting the retail market 12:

Jason Hartman discusses the salacious and scandalous events surrounding the latest sex scandal in Washington, criticizing the corruption and bad behavior in the government, particularly highlighting the questionable financial activities of figures like Nancy Pelosi. Then shifting to real estate, he predicts a surge in the market due to decreasing mortgage rates, making housing more affordable. He emphasizes the impact of low inventory and appreciating prices. He also addresses future mortgage rate forecasts, acknowledging the Federal Reserve's readiness for potential crises. He then advocates for term limits to address corruption in government and concludes by introducing an interview with the DC Madam, offering a break from real estate discussions.  Today's salacious episode features Henry Vinson, who was slapped with a 43-count RICO indictment and was dubbed by the Washington press as the 'D.C. Madam'. Henry served five years in prison and has recently released the book Confessions of a D.C. Madam – The Pol

Today's Flashback Friday is from episode 827 published last May 8, 2017. Jason welcomes Elisabeth Embry to the podcast to discuss their new podcast! Women Investing Network or WIN will be co-hosted by Jason and Elisabeth and will focus on unique opportunities for women investors from a woman’s point of view. Elisabeth has a large income property portfolio and understands how to analyze the data necessary to make solid real estate investments in linear markets. They also discuss cash-on-cash return, Loan to Investment ratios, the Trump presidency and tax plan and the Seattle market. Key Takeaways: 2:34 Information on the new Women Investing Network podcast. 4:53 Cash-on-cash Return explained. 8:12 Analyzing the data to uncover the true ROI of a property. 12:35 The 1031 exchange is yet another beautiful facet of investing in income properties. 13:57 Trump tax cuts and Jason's theory of relativity. 20:34 Elisabeth and Jason banter about Trump's presidency and the economy. 26:26 Is a bubble coming to the Seattle

In today's 10th episode, Jason interviews Johnny Serpilla, former President of Camping World, about his book, "Life is Hard, but I'll be Okay", and his experiences in leadership and business. Johnny emphasizes the importance of approaching life with one heart and mind, the role of gratitude in leadership, and the impact of personal problems on work. Johnny also discusses the importance of cultural shift in the workplace, the gap between stated and actual company values, the role of gratitude in life and business, and the need to distinguish between thoughts that require processing and those that can be dismissed. https://johnnysirpilla.com/ #LeadershipJourney #GratitudeMindset #LifeChallenges #BusinessSuccess #ThoughtControl #AttitudeofGratitude #LeadershipResponsibility #Resilience #LearningFromChallenges #MindsetMatters #InspiringLeadership #BusinessInsights #LeadershipLessons #BusinessPodcast #JasonHartmanShow #LifeIsHard #GratefulHeart Key Takeaways: 3:01 Introducing Johnny Serpilla 3:47 Approaching life

Jason talks about the importance of understanding the relationship between household real estate value, mortgage debt, and GDP. The presented chart indicates increased equity and decreased mortgage debt as a percentage of GDP, highlighting a more stable housing market. He touches on the benefits of leveraging properties and he analyzes a chart on median sold prices based on bedroom count, revealing significant appreciation in lower-priced properties.  #HousingMarket #RealEstate #EconomicAnalysis Jason welcomes Len Kiefer, Deputy Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, as they discuss the current state of the real estate market. Despite concerns about rising interest rates, Kiefer highlighted the resilience of the U.S. economy, emphasizing the stability of the housing market throughout 2023. While acknowledging a potential slowdown in consumer spending due to higher rates, Kiefer pointed out that the housing market has seen low transaction volumes and reduced refinance activity, impacting affordability. He also discus

Today's Flashback Friday is from episode 244 published on Feb 22, 2012. Join Jason Hartman and client, Patrick, for a timely discussion about the benefits of real estate investing. Patrick shares his experiences working with Jason Hartman and Empowered Investor Network’s investment counselors. Patrick tells younger people, “If you can have ten houses by the time you’re 30, you’ll be set when you’re 60.” Staying power – a buy-and-hold philosophy – is the key to successful real estate investing. Patrick and Jason talk about the importance of having all of the facts about local markets before purchasing a property so that the property makes sense the day you buy it. Due diligence includes such factors as property taxes, employment, location to schools and shopping centers, crime rate, and in- and out-migration from an area, just to name a few. Patrick talks about the downside of speculating on properties, using his own experience with a rental home in California as an example, and encourages due diligence and

Today Jason talks about "shadow demand" in the housing market. He emphasizes the impact of demographics, particularly the 25 to 34 age group, where about 16% are still living at home, representing untapped demand. With 11 million potential homebuyers in this category, Jason explores the dynamics of supply and demand, debunking predictions of a looming shadow supply. He also touches on factors like low inventory, the influence of baby boomers staying in their homes, and potential wildcards like geopolitical risks affecting the housing market's trajectory. Then Jason and Bridger finish their conversation as they delve into the housing market, the economy, and financial trends, noting that millennials and Gen Z are gradually entering it, causing a housing inventory shortage. Despite rising interest rates, the market still faces low inventory levels. The conversation shifts to the potential impact on banks due to an inverted yield curve, bond values, and the housing market's reliance on new construction. They als

Jason discusses the impact of mortgage status on the US housing market and wealth distribution, highlighting the growing wealth gap and the formation of two socioeconomic classes due to approximately 40% of US homeowners not having a mortgage. He also touched on the performance of cyclical markets, particularly in luxury markets in Miami, New York, and California, attributing low sales volume to low inventory and high buyer demand. Lastly, he mentioned an upcoming cruise event and a monthly Zoom meeting for empowered investor pro members, in which they'll be talking about insurance for landlords against tenant damage. Then Bridger Pennington of FundLaunch.com interviews Jason Hartman, renowned real estate expert. They delve into macroeconomics, market trends, and the impact of interest rates on housing affordability. Hartman emphasizes the unique value of today's low-rate mortgages and challenges predictions of a housing crash. The discussion also covers inflation-induced debt strategies and the current housi

This Flashback Friday is from episode 583 published last October 19, 2015.  Tren Griffin doesn’t know the current stock price of Berkshire Hathaway and says Warren Buffett probably doesn’t either. Day-to-day ups and downs in the market don’t affect feasible, long-term investments. Value investing, traditionally known as buy and hold investing, approaches investing differently than most low fee indexes. It encourages rational thinking, interest based buying and finding the price mistakes in the market.  Early Bird pricing for the next Meet the Masters event is now available. Key Takeaways: Jason’s Editorial: 1:42 Orlando Property Tour & Creating Wealth Seminar coming up 3:19 What I like about Warren Buffett 4:50 Know this about the properties on our site 10:05 The Walmart documentary example 14:37 Every company has 3 primary audiences - suppliers, stakeholders & customers 16:26 Send me an email with good quality sitcoms! 18:32 Meet the Masters - Early bird pricing available now! 18:56 Dubai in February

Jason discusses the topic of decentralized finance (defi) and its potential advantages in the cryptocurrency world. He also touches on the issue of the US housing shortage and how it presents opportunities for real estate investors. Additionally, Jason highlights the benefits of joining the "Fire Your Managers" program and announced an upcoming Empowered Investor pro meeting that will host a guest who will present a special "tenant insurance" product . Finally, he invites everyone to join their community to grow their real estate portfolio.  Jason then interviews Professor Campbell R. Harvey from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and the author of DeFi and the Future of Finance as they talk about the yield curve and Decentralized Finance. Harvey discusses the phenomenon of an inverted yield curve, which has predicted every recession for the last several decades. Harvey expressed his concern about the current inverted yield curve, which has been in place for 12 months, traditionally leading to a reces

Today Jason covers various predictions about the future of the housing market. Wells Fargo and the Mortgage Bankers Association predicted modest increases, while Fannie Mae and the American Enterprise Institute were more optimistic. He also highlighted the benefits of income properties, such as positive cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and mortgage paydown. Then Jason welcomes Eli Baracha, Director of the School of Real Estate in the Florida International University as they discuss the ongoing housing shortage in the US, attributing it to a decade of under construction following the 2007 housing market peak. They also highlighted the need for disruptive technologies in transportation and energy to allow for cheaper and more efficient operations. Additionally, they talk about the housing market, interest rates, and their impacts on the market. Key Takeaways: Jason's editorial 1:46 Experts Predictions' on housing prices for 2024 8:55 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale Get a 20% discount; use the Promo cod

This Flashback Friday episode is from episode 806 published last March 20, 2017. To kick things off, Jason shares a Wallethub article which lists cities with the highest and lowest credit scores. Memphis credit scores are some of the lowest in the US which is why it is a good place to invest in income properties. And, Jason’s guest today is the first banker in history to expose the monumental story of Swiss bank secrecy. When Bradley Birkenfeld became aware of the shady practices of Swiss accounts he went directly to the Department of Justice. What happened after led him to expose the secret connection between the US and Swiss Governments and how taxpayers in both countries foot the bill for the illegal activities of bankers. Key Takeaways: Jason's editorial 2:18 Details about the upcoming Creating Wealth Seminar and Memphis Property Tour. 6:33 A Survey by Wallethub lists these cities as having the highest and lowest credit scores. Bradley Birkenfeld Guest Interview: 12:20 A history lesson about the beginning

Jason discusses the state of the American economy in relation to Thanksgiving. He highlighted the strength of the labor market, with the employment rate being high and wages rising, a trend that he predicted would continue. Jason also pointed out the surge in productivity, attributing it to the advent of artificial intelligence.  Then Jason and investment counselor Carrie address a range of investment strategies and market trends, providing insights into the benefits and drawbacks of various options, such as home warranties, short-term and long-term rentals, and cryptocurrencies. They also emphasized the advantages of residential properties over commercial ones and recommended a hybrid self-management plan for property owners. Furthermore, they introduced the resources available to Empowered Investor Pro members, including access to past Zoom Meetings and a community software. The pair also discussed potential issues with triple net leases and advised clients to seek professional advice.   Key Takeaways: Jaso

Gain insights into real estate trends, leveraging income property for impressive returns, and stay informed on the dynamic landscape of mortgage applications. Then Jason and Rob Braxman discuss internet privacy issues and how they affect civil liberties in a dystopian tech world. Rob explains that Facebook uses IP addresses to detect proximity checks using "Mac addresses," which are unique network identifiers that are unique to each device. IP addresses are a protocol used for transferring data over the Internet, while Mac addresses are for announcing traffic inside one's own network. The limitation of Mac addresses is that they can only exist inside a local area network and do not transmit to the Internet. Rob suggests using a VPN virtual private network (VPN) to protect IP addresses, and  locations.  Listen in as Rob shares how you can defend your privacy in this relentless tech world bent on attacking your privacy. Key Takeaways: Jason's editorial 3:13 The Magic Number 4:19 California numbers YOY 5:19 A su

This Flashback Friday is from episode 791, published last Feb 14, 2017. Jason welcomes Muthiah Nachiappan to the show. Muthiah is a client with 9 properties and an avid property management contract reader. He discusses his self-designed Property Management Survey, the garbage fees most property owners pay but don’t question and how he became interested in income properties. For property owners, Jason shares 4 options for property management and then the 3 options property management companies have if they want to stay in business and service their customers. Key Takeaways: 2:57 Property Management contracts always favor the person who is drafting them. 4:19 Jason wants to disrupt the property management business through self-management, a la carte services and flat fee property management. 7:51 How Muthiah get interested in income properties. 11:54 Muthiah explains his Property Management Survey. 16:27] A flat fee system gives the property manager an agreed upon percentage of any money that comes in. 21:56 Th

This is part 2 of Jason's interview with Gretchen Morgenson. Jason discussed the Atlanta Federal Reserve bank data and housing affordability issue in the US. He highlighted the potential impact of a predicted housing shortage despite a lower population growth projection from the Census Bureau. Jason also talked about the structural labor shortage and its impact on unemployment rates and wage inflation, attributing it to a supply and demand imbalance. He expressed optimism about the impact of technology on job creation and promoted the 'Empowered Investor Guides Program.' FireYourManagers.com Jason welcomes Gretchen back as they finish the interview. They discuss how private equity's surge into single-family homes is reshaping urban landscapes, pricing out regular investors and first-time home buyers. They highlight concerns about these firms prioritizing profit over property maintenance, creating a semi-monopoly in the market. The impact stems from massive capital injections, largely sourced from public pensi

This is part 1 of Jason's interview with Gretchen Morgenson. Jason introduces author Gretchen Morgenson, as he talks about how private equity impacts and disrupts the American economy. He also mentions the wealth gap, control over businesses, and the challenges faced by the middle class. He emphasizes the significance of understanding past transactions, particularly during the COVID era, and highlights the housing shortage, attributing it to a lack of disruptive construction and transportation technologies. He also introduces a new strategy to increase cash flow and deposits, encouraging listeners to join a 6-week coaching program.  Then Jason welcomes Gretchen Morgenson, a Pulitzer prize award-winning journalist, as they talk about private equity. They discuss the impact of private equity on various businesses, including real estate, and Gretchen explained the model of private equity which uses heavy debt and aims for quick turnaround profits. They also touched on the secretive nature of the private equity i