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Investment Counselor Adam talks to one of the lenders in the Jason Hartman network about what's going on with interest rates these days. People are locking rates below 3.5% on properties $100,000 and up! With rates being at a historic low, what is the timeline on closing a deal? Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

New Year, New Goals, Same proven asset class! Jason Hartman invites you to celebrate with him another fantastic year of prosperity for all real estate investors practicing some of Hartman’s proven investment techniques. Following the celebration, we must look for the “what next” plan or goal. How do you build your goals? Do you write them down? Do you create realistically achievable goals?  Contest: jasonhartman.com/contest Key Takeaways: [1:30] Let’s celebrate our prosperous year of 2020 and look forward to another great one to follow.  [5:00] The Hartman Stimulus Payment CONTEST [8:45] Be a self-sufficient person. [10:00] 80% of Americans do not have goals, and even fewer have written them down.  [10:40 New Years’ Resolutions are so cliche.  [12:15] A goal should be just out of reach but not out of sight.  [15:20] The Winner of the 5-Year Plan Video Contest [15:40] Winner, Michelle, laid out how she and her family intend to achieve their income property goals.  [21:20] It’s the kind of person we become just

Jason Hartman talks with Dan Ferris, the editor of Extreme Value and host of the Stansberry Investor Hour Podcast. Dan and Jason speak on subjects ranging from the broad economy to some of the conspiracy theories that might be ignored a little too much. Understanding the government’s role in the shifting economy and what the Fed is doing with each dollar can help one understand whether or not we are in a bubble. As well, how long can the stimulus work before it has no effect? Land, gold, and art OR stocks, bonds, and cash? “You need to learn to preserve wealth outside the financial system,” Ferris said. Ferris and Hartman go in-depth discussing diversification and its importance versus playing it safe with multi-dimensional assets. Inflation, don’t predict it, prepare for it. Check It Out: jasonhartman.com/protect jasonhartman.com/sweethome Key Takeaways: [2:00] Would our founding fathers have been called “conspiracy theorists with tin foil hats?” [5:00] The government wins every election.  [6:00] Where is th

Gold is the only monetary asset in the world that is not somebody else’s liability. Jason Hartman talks with Charles Goyette going beyond every conversation about gold in the economy right now. Gold’s value continues to rise, and not just compared to the dollar. Goyette says that China, along with the rest of the world, is de-dollarizing. Goyette gives an insightful, thought-provoking history and prediction of currencies in all forms across the globe.  Books: The Last Gold Rush…Ever! 7 Reasons for the Runaway Gold Market and How You Can Profit from It by Charles Goyette Key Takeaways: [1:30] Maybe we should have ‘socialist distancing’ as opposed to social distancing. [3:20] In the last 100 years, the US has had three versions of the US dollar.  [4:00] Was the US government doing the mega version of check kiting?  [10:30] No trillion dollar debt? [12:00] Are we looking at a sort of rampant runaway towards socialism in the US? [13:40] For our economic might to end, it has to be replaced. [17:15] China, along wi

Jason Hartman invites you all to put on your tinfoil hats in preparation for this interview with George Gammon exploring some topics often considered economic conspiracy theories. George, a regular visitor on our show, brings you some unsettling details outlining the great reset and the repo market. How are communism and capitalism connected? How far will artificial intelligence infiltrate into our every day lives?   In part two of this discussion, George Gammon talks with Jason Hartman, further illustrating some of the truth behind global conspiracies. George states that more data produced by the free market capitalist economy is needed to understand and accurately control pricing. What are we trading for green energy? Key Takeaways: [2:15] Let’s put on our tinfoil hats for a moment.  [3:30] What is the repo market? [9:40] “A trillion a day keeps the economic consequences away.” -Jason [11:40] This great reset has been talked about since 2016 or earlier. Conspiracy theory? [14:15] EVERYTHING shall feed into

Douglas Vermeeren joins the show today to discuss the power of thought shared in the film How Thoughts Become Things. Douglass and Jason speak on the profound ideas of building a life with thoughts, conversation, and your surroundings. From wealth to health, many ideas are influenced by the thoughts that you give them.  Key Takeaways: [1:00] We become what we think about. [4:05] Our thoughts are highjacked by the stimulus around us, all the time.  [5:45] We become like the five people we spend the most time with.  [10:00] Your network becomes your safety net, then becomes your net worth. [11:00] "Fake it 'till you make it" is the biggest lie that's out there.  [12:45] A goal that is specific and clear becomes attainable and near. [17:00] Don't' focus on the haters; focus on those that actually can pay you. [21:00] Should we think outside the box or find the right box to think within?  Websites: howthoughtsbecomethings.com www.incomestreamchallenge.com/ jasonhartman.com/protect JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.co

Charles Goodhart and Manoj Pradhan join today to elaborate on a significant global prediction that low-interest rates won’t last. When they go away, it will place substantial hardship on the economy. Charles and Manoj authored the book The Great Demographic Reversal, a book that will outline the rise in inflation and interest rates but lead to a pullback in inequality. Ultimately, Charles Goodhart shares Goodhart’s Law. Books: The Great Demographic Reversal: Ageing Societies, Waning Inequality, and an Inflation Revival Key Takeaways: [2:00] It’s a time to be thankful.  [3:20] The Fannie Mae loan limits are going to be increasing!  [4:15] Jason Hartman Flash Briefing: The Story of Inflation [7:50] How are Manoj and Charles connected? [10:20] How have globalization and technology influenced inflation?  [13:45] The debt ratios around the world have been jumping up very sharply.  [14:00] Will interest rates go up? [15:00] The best way to get out of debt is to grow faster. [17:00] Japan is aging itself out of exis

Jay W. Richards is an Assistant Research Professor in the Busch School of Business and Fellow of the Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America.  Jay W. Richards talks with Jason Hartman about a few areas of poor practice when dealing with COVID-19. He breaks down how some of the panic began and was then exacerbated by the media.  Books: The Price of Panic: How the Tyranny of Experts Turned a Pandemic into a Catastrophe The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an Age of Smart Machines Infiltrated: How to Stop the Insiders and Activists Who Are Exploiting the Financial Crisis to Control Our Lives and Our Fortunes Key Takeaways: [3:00] The response COVID-19 might’ve been too much? It’s the first time the entire world has shut itself down.  [7:00] What’s the price of the panic? [9:20] Why exactly did the panic happen? [12:30] When you radically disrupt an economy, you kill people.  [14:00] What or who is the ‘tyranny of experts’? [17:45] Common sense is not as common as we’d

Jason Hartman speaks with returning guest, Doug Casey of Casey Research. The often controversial author of many books including, The International Man, is asked about what he expects after this election. Casey shares views on anarchism, the civil, non-violent version, as well as the reasons he intends to leave Aspen, Colorado. Casey also weighs in on the election and the possibility of a cultural revolution. Covid-19 can and will affect the dollar, and real estate taxes, particularly those in big cities. Finally, Casey shares his views on Trump of Biden. Key Takeaways: [2:30] The "left" has the voice. [3:00] Aspen, Colorado, is being inundated with wealthy people from NY and California - the perfect time to bail. [5:30] Casey breaks down the differences between civil war, coup, and a secession movement.  [8:45] What's the civil side of anarchism? [11:20] Thoughts on privatized prisons? [14:00] Let's talk about the election! [15:00] Is the US facing a veritable cultural revolution, similar to that of China 196

Jason Hartman shares his views on migration trends, supply/demand shock, and the pricing power that landlords hold right now. The millennials are a different generation with different renting versus buying trends. This opens up more opportunities for investors. Jason Hartman talks with author, Ken Van Liew, to find out what has changed in wealth building in modern times. Ken and Jason talk about investment opportunities away from high-density cities. They also discuss a few commercial real estate sectors, including converting commercial to residential, what might come of malls, and growth in the need for self-storage.  Webinar: jasonhartman.com/sweethome Ask your investment counselor about our new market! Books: Modern Wealth Building Formula: How To Master Real Estate Key Takeaways: [2:00] What state is leading in-migration? [5:00] Jason explains how we are currently experiencing supply/demand shock. [6:30] Landlords have pricing power right now. [10:30] Who owns most of the 16million single-family rental h

Jason Hartman and Adam continue discussing the fear of a housing bubble and how to be a real estate permabull. This part two begins with housing stats, how to understand the US median price, and why you can’t always trust what you read. This is especially true if you are investing in Hartman advised linear markets instead of cyclical markets in high-density areas. As well, these two discuss staple moves to make on your way to building a real estate portfolio.  Key Takeaways: [3:10] The Covid Recession continues to affect multi-family housing. [9:40] Adam shares some stats in housing price changes from 2008-2011 (cyclical market index reports) [12:45] Adam shares how to be a real estate permabull and have it make sense.  [18:30] In an inflationary environment, the best asset class is income-producing property.  [21:00] Almost everybody buys a house based on the payment, not the price. [31:00] Your journey to a rental property portfolio is one door at a time. [38:00] Check out this free webinar: jasonhartman.co

Jason Hartman shares a sigh of relief; no matter who wins the presidential election, there is always a strategy in real estate, the most favorable asset-class in the world. Adam joins the show for a short, jovial debate on election fraud and the election. But Jason and Adam offer you a break from politics to discuss many concerns of a housing bubble and how this could be misinterpreted.  Key Takeaways: [1:45] Before we talk about investment property, let's discuss the 2020 election update.  [4:10] What do you think about voter fraud as a possibility?  [12:30] Is there a possible housing bubble? [14:20] 75% of the Case-Shiller Index is based on cyclical markets, a gross misrepresentation of the complex US housing markets.  [19:45] Are we just a bunch of PermaBulls? [22:00] Market timing is a fool's game.  Websites: jasonhartman.com/protect JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Jason Hartman talks with Former CEO of CKE Restaurants, Carl's Jr and Hardee's, and former nominee for Secretary of Labor under President Trump. He is also the author of Job Creation: How It Really Works and Why Government Doesn't Understand It and The Capitalist Comeback: The Trump Boom and the Left's Plot to Stop It. Andrew and Jason discuss whether the solution to the coronavirus pandemic is more significant than the problem and where the help stops helping. As well, they discuss the regulation challenges with business. Key Takeaways: [2:45] Is the pandemic an opportunity to "remake America?" [5:20] Is the solution bigger than the problem? [9:30] Andrew explains why he moved his company from Southern California to Tennessee. [12:30] "It was easier to build and open a new restaurant in Novosibirsk, Siberia, or Shanghai, China than it was to open a restaurant in Los Angeles. "AP [19:00] People should focus on where they want this economy to go. Websites: andy.puzder.com JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/prop

Rick Sharga, Executive Vice President of Marketing at RealtyTrac, talks with Jason Hartman about forbearances and foreclosures. Does one lead to the other, and how will this differ from the great recession? How has COVID-19 changed how millennials approach renting vs. buying?  Rick Sharga also distinguishes between foreclosures and opportunities. Rick also gives an excellent insight into every sector of what he thinks is to be expected in the commercial real estate market.  Key Takeaways: [1:00] Everyone is asking, "is Covid going to cause a housing crash?" [2:00] Covid has not slowed down the housing market even a little bit.  [3:45] The pandemic accelerated millennials' trend to stop as urban renters and move to a place of homeownership.  [10:30] The 2006 median price home was $650 more expensive than the median price home today, adjusted for interest rates and inflation.  [12:00] Rick distinguishes between foreclosures and opportunities. [18:00] Will 3 million in forbearance programs end up in foreclosures

David Sussman, Founder and CEO of Valcor Worldwide joins Jason Hartman in discussing insights into what is going on with small-medium sized business, real estate, and the impact of COVID-19. David suggests that mainstream media has narrowed its focus on Coronavirus and the 2020 election; meanwhile, it hasn’t covered much to any of the potential economic tsunamis we face. Like lungs, our economy breathes in and out, and we are a few years late to our regularly scheduled recession.  Key Takeaways: [2:45] The mainstream media can only focus on one or two top stories at a time, the pandemic, and the 2020 election. David predicts a possible economic tsunami headed our way, a story the media cannot currently focus on.  [6:10] Warehouses and industrial real estate spaces are increasing.  [8:45] 67% of employees in the country rely upon the 32 million small US businesses.  [13:00] Small retail is dying, especially in bluer states.  [16:45] What kind of financing is available to small businesses (2020)? [19:00] What a

Jason Hartman is joined today by Robert Spencer, author of Rating America's Presidents, An America-First Look at Who Is Best, Who Is Overrated, and Who Was A Disaster. This book is a non-partisan analysis of the US President's performance in office. Jason and Robert discuss sociological changes in the US and harsh rhetoric from either party. Will the US re-elect Trump, if so, will he be the last Republican President? Key Takeaways: [1:40] This is not a republican or democratic book; this book is America First!  [3:00] Are the left "for the people" or for big government?  [8:00] "With the truth about history, we can reclaim the public discourse." -Spencer [14:20] If Trump wins reelection, where will the US be in 4 years? [16:25] Will Trump be the last Republican President? [20:00] Rating US Presidents, example: Woodrow Wilson.  [23:00] One of the recipes for being a good US President is…? Websites: jihadwatch.org PandemicInvesting.com JasonHartman.com/Ask JasonHartman.com/Start JasonHartman.com/Recordings Jaso

How do you define Democracy? Dr. Garett Jones and Jason Hartman traverse through a broad range of capitalism and democracy played out in different countries. Does one influence the other, or can they exist in moderation together? As well, Jones speaks to the typical choices of more educated people. Are groups more willing to cooperate if they have a higher or lower IQ?  Books: Hive Mind : How Your Nation's IQ Matters So Much More Than Your Own 10% Less Democracy: Why You Should Trust Elites a Little More and the Masses a Little Less Key Takeaways: [2:00] Democracy is an absolutely sacred value, but don't know what they mean? [3:15] In most countries, judges kept "arm's length" away from voters who seem to have better economic performance. [6:30] The American founders were not for pure democracy.  [8:00] Math and Science scores are pretty good predictors of individual life outcomes. [11:00] More educated people are most likely to see the invisible hand and support laissez-faire.  [14:00] To some degree, Milt

Clear some confusion about tax strategy, and gain some added tricks of the trade by listening to this interview. Jason Hartman talks with Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland, authors of Advanced Tax Strategies for Savvy Investors. Tax laws can change every year, so it’s crucial to take advantage of them as soon as you can. Learn what most investors forget to do for some of the best write-offs. Key Takeaways: [2:30] Excited to have advanced tax strategy with a focus on RE [3:00] Will we lose the 1031-Exchange with Biden in office?  [8:10] Many RE investment property owners overpay on taxes because they do not view themselves as a business when it comes to their taxes. [13:40] How do I take more deprecation sooner than later, with a cost segregation study? [20:20] How do you prepare to take unlimited deductions, regardless of income - by qualifying as a real estate professional? Websites: PandemicInvesting.com JasonHartman.com/Ask JasonHartman.com/Start JasonHartman.com/Recordings JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHart

Jason Hartman talks with Barry Zigas, Senior Fellow at Consumer Federation of America. Barry shares a brief, descriptive history lesson on how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came to be. Barry and Jason discuss the low and middle-income housing crisis and what factors contribute to homeownership rates.  Barry Zigas joins Jason Hartman to discuss student loans compared to home loans. Is this similar to a problem we’ve seen in the recent past? How does the shortage of affordable new homes drive inflation? Key Takeaways: [1:00] Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were both created by acts of congress.  [4:30] Is the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac mission to increase homeownership? [6:20] Let’s talk about global home ownership comparisons. [11:00] What factors contribute to homeownership rates? [12:15] There’s still discrimination in the mortgage markets. [14:30] Redlining is a term defined as a percentage of non-white people living in a community. [16:45] How much of the community reinvestment act is to blame for the great recession?

Investor, entrepreneur, and Crypto Expert, Mark Moss, returns to the show today discussing what's happening in Mexico compared to California? Moss, a California resident, shares some aspects of California that are proving problematic moving forward. Will these bills in motion and aggressive attempts to combat climate change cause a California market crash? “Every problem boils down to the money,” says Mark Moss. Mark Moss talks with Jason Hartman about his feelings on bitcoin and why it might be the most favorable currency, even over the dollar. This talk includes a quick history lesson sharing one aspect of currency evolution. As well, what will happen when the stimulus ends? Key Takeaways: Mark Moss [2:00] Why is that the power stays on in Mexico, but not in California? [5:00] California is leading the charge on fighting back against climate change. [8:30] And what do experts say about the cause of the fire? [13:00] With California's chaos and the four bills in working order that could affect real estate, w