Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman

Jason Hartman starts today discussing the 8th wonder of the world, compound interest. It's a truly powerful thing that makes massive differences to your portfolio.

Then Jason talks with in-house economist Thomas to discuss housing payments adjusted for inflation. Thomas took Jason's first property he purchased and adjusted the payment it would have been to today's dollars to see how it correlated. The two also discuss negative yields and how much further cyclical markets have to fall.

Key Takeaways:

[4:43] Jason's old purchase of a mortgage note that didn't go so well, but the amount he's owed now shows the power of compound interest

[7:36] An example of compound interest using 4 $100,000 homes

[14:32] Robert Shiller believes we are on the verge of a recession, but Jason doesn't agree with his reasoning

[18:51] Housing payments adjusted for inflation is significant

[22:41] Millennials keep telling Thomas they're waiting for home prices to drop

[27:07] 25% of investment grade bonds have negative yields now

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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Jason Hartman and Adam start today's episode detailing the price history of a home in Port St. Lucie, FL. The effects of the financial crisis and the recovery afterward are truly astounding and it gives us an idea of where we might be in the housing recovery.

Then Jason has a short clip of Frank Gallinelli's, a friend of the show, describing how to properly evaluate real estate deals to make sure you're getting a good deal.

Finally Jason talks with Howard Jennings, Managing Partner at Stateside APM, about how entities can help foreign real estate investors, as well as how those same foreign investors can save themselves money in creating those entities and avoiding double taxation in certain areas.

Key Takeaways:

[3:23] The incredible price history of a home in Port St. Lucie, FL

[8:32] Jason's been involved in somewhere around 10,000 real estate transactions either personally or through his companies

[10:26] Frank Gallinelli on How to Evaluate a Real Estate Investment

Howard Jennings Interview:

[24:18] Do foreign investors need to have entities like an LLC?

[27:12] Some states have higher fees than others, and Canada can even tax you twice

[31:18] Services provided by Stateside APM

[38:45] Nearly every decision in life comes down to instant gratification vs delayed gratification

Website:

www.StatesideAPM.com

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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Jason Hartman and Adam start off today's show discussing a stat they saw saying that 37% of US homes are currently "free and clear" and what that could mean to housing markets when the next market downturn comes, especially to your income property.

Then Jason talks with client Drew Baker about how his self-management has helped him put $8,000 back in his pocket, having your tenants saving you money, and what Facebook is doing with their cryptocurrency venture.

Key Takeaways:

[2:39] 37% of homes in the US are "free and clear"

[5:30] Why the amount of "free and clear" homes in your market matters to your investment properties

[8:41] Alexa Skill Blogcast

Drew Baker Client Case Study:

[12:54] Drew just calculated how much money he's saving in his portfolio now

[20:53] Facebook's foray into crypto could be a more interesting venture since they have an audience of billions already

[25:41] Facebook shut off access to other cryptos while they were prepping their own

[28:40] How Drew's tenant saved him hundreds of dollars on his new water heater

[32:30] Pick which property is giving you the least trouble and take control while things are calm, not in the middle of repairs

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Ask

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman Real Estate Investor Update Alexa Skill

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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 8th installment of our guided visualization journey.

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Direct download: CW_Guided_Visualization_8.mp3
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Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 938, originally published in January 2018.

Jason Hartman kicks off the episode talking with someone who's about to set a new standard at the Meet the Masters conference this weekend. Journey Captured, a Journey tribute band, will be performing Saturday night at the first ever Meet the Masters Concert. Jason talks with Bass player Giorgio Tupanjanin about his musical training, why he plays Journey, and what to expect at the concert.

Then Jason finishes his client case study with Sue & Gary Pinkerton. This time Sue offers some tips on self-management, the frustratingly fragmented (yet helpful) nature of real estate investing, and why you can't consider anything a passive investment.

Key Takeaways:

[1:59] A Journey tribute band will be playing at Meet the Masters

[3:50] Why Journey for a tribute band?

[6:28] Is jazz music one of the most technical styles out there?

[9:51] How Journey found their current lead singer

Pinkerton Case Study:

[15:16] Sue's tips on self-management

[18:52] The fragmented nature of single family real estate investing is frustrating

[22:13] There is NO SUCH THING as a passive investment

Websites:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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Jason Hartman and Doug get together today to discuss some of the statements that Warren Buffett has made in regards to investing in real estate. Specifically they examine his interview about his $150,000 home purchase that turned into an $11,000,000 property and his thought of how he wished there was a way to buy and manage thousands of single family homes.

Key Takeaways:

[4:29] The power of the 30 year mortgage, explained by Warren Buffett

[9:10] Your returns when you lever equity can be really good, but when a tenant is paying your mortgage then it's even better

[14:33] Don't miss the market because you're waiting for a dip

[19:48] Time heals wounds, especially in real estate

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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Jason Hartman starts today's show celebrating the Department of Justice's decision to start investigating the big tech companies business practices, something he's wanted them to do for a long time now.

Then Jason talks with Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang about some of his policy proposals, including the huge idea of Universal Basic Income, the erradication of income tax and the implementation of a VAT.

Key Takeaways:

[2:10] Jason is excited that the DOJ is finally investigating the big tech companies

Andrew Yang Interview:

[6:11] How Universal Basic Income is different than the welfare state and why libertarians would support it

[9:43] Would income taxes go away if Andrew's VAT goes into effect?

[14:28] Andrew supports UBI because automation is taking away so many jobs

[19:12] The war on normal people

[25:38] How the UBI will offset any deficit it creates

Website:

www.Yang2020.com

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Today's episode is a live speech from the 2019 Meet the Masters of Income Property event. Hear the local market specialist discuss why he got into the Florida markets and how he's making properties work in the market. New construction and short-term rentals can work, if you do it right.

Key Takeaways:

[6:45] Some of Jacksonville's economic rankings

[9:42] New construction has been the main focus in the market

[12:55] The different models available

[20:48] The average construction time is about 6-8 months, but you don't need a construction loan

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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Jason Hartman and his mom take today's episode to review the book The American Jubilee: A National Nightmare is Closer Than You Think, as well as discussing the impact of loan forgiveness and some self-management strategies that can save you money and headaches when it comes to repairs and tenant retention.

Key Takeaways:

[2:05] Jason's mom's takeaway from the book The American Jubilee

[4:51] The middle class is getting crushed today more than they ever have in American history

[8:05] You can use debt as a strategy

[11:56] Impact of the bank holiday

[14:25] Student loans are being packaged and sold to financial firms just like liar loans were

[19:17] The federal government can nationalize your stock and bond portfolio a lot easier than your property

[23:26] Turnover can be expensive, but keeping tenants for too long could mean your rents are too low

[27:54] The longer your tenant is there the more they treat it like their own home

[32:02] A recommendation to reduce your insurance prices

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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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 7th installment of our guided visualization journey.

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Direct download: CW_Visualization_7.mp3
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Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 971, originally published in March 2018.

Jason Hartman starts off the show discussing how home sales are strong, even if they're a lagging indicator, and where exactly they're really taking off.

Then Jason talks with client Brandon Cook, a young member of the Venture Alliance Mastermind, about his journey investing in real estate. Brandon is currently the owner of 6 properties and is looking forward to more, and talks about breaking through the initial hurdle of investing.

Key Takeaways:

[2:33] Home sales are very strong, but remember they lag

[4:57] A suprise in the hottest housing market category

[11:41] Jason's latest book recommendation: The Effective Executive

Brandon Cook Interview:

[16:35] Brandon discovered Creating Wealth and started listening at Episode 48

[22:05] The first one is always the hardest

[30:41] What has Brandon learned on his investment journey

[33:20] Introducing the Jr Venture Alliance Mastermind membership!

Website:

www.VentureAllianceMastermind.com

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

The Effective Executive

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Jason Hartman and Investment Counselor Adam start off today's show discussing the mindset of investors that needs to change. The whole idea of a "discount" isn't a reliable methodology for investors, things should be viewed in a win-win lense.

Then Jason talks with Gabriel Weinberg, founder of DuckDuckGo and author of Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Customer Growth and Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models, about how you can use some of the mental models to help you achieve the returns you desire. They also touch on the problem of achieving privacy in today's world and how DuckDuckGo helps in that.

Key Takeaways:

[3:31] As an investor you don't have to get things at a discount, you need to get them at fair prices

[5:29] You don't necessarily get the fantastic deal the day you buy it, you get a good deal at the beginning and it becomes fantastic over time

[8:14] Join Jason on the upcoming cruise

Gabriel Weinberg Interview:

[10:34] What is Super Thinking?

[15:06] The Mental Model of Forcing Function

[18:58] The model of Deliberate Practice

[23:47] Beware of Hindsight Bias

[27:35] To really get outsized returns you need to make a bet on the future

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Cruise

www.SuperThinking.com

www.Twitter.com/Yegg

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Jason Hartman talks with Gary Boomershine, real estate coach, real estate investor and founder of REIvault, about the differences between real estate investors and a real estate entrepreneur, as well as ways that you can protect yourself from inflation. Gary and Jason discuss the great part of buy and hold investing and what Gary sees as the future for the economy and real estate.

Key Takeaways:

[2:51] What is a real estate investor?

[6:50] Gary used to flip houses but now regrets every house he ever sold

[12:07] Gary's experience as a hard money lender

[18:15] Gary's take on the VRBO market

[24:56] First position lending can be a hedge

[30:54] Right now Gary's a bit pessimistic about the market and is taking some chips off the table, while some of his cohorts are going full in

[33:21] The 3 areas Gary believes need to be very careful in today's market

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Vault

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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Jason Hartman and Adam today break down a video about how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac influence the housing market in the United States. While their publicly stated goal is to make housing in the country more affordable, are they really doing that? Listen in to find out.

Key Takeaways:

[1:49] Fannie Mae Going Away?

[4:09] The idea that we need a high home ownership rate is a false idea

[8:41] How Fannie Mae props up the housing market

[13:24] Fannie & Freddie have a stated goal of making housing more affordable, but they don't do that at all

[22:55] If you're investing for yield rather than capital gains, the price of the house has much less importance

[26:01] The importance of sustainable investing

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

How Fannie & Freddie Prop Up America's Favorite Mortgage by Wall Street Journal

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Jason Hartman talks with client Rabbi Evan Moffic about his current real estate investing. Evan owns several single family rentals and is currently purchasing a short-term rental new build in Florida. Jason and Evan discuss some real estate investing strategy and how Evan's faith comes in to play and what it's taught him.

Key Takeaways:

[3:11] Rabbi Evan is venturing into his first short-term rental

[6:21] Why Evan started investing in real estate

[10:42] The first time it's a mistake. The second time it's a decision.

[19:10] A ratio for successful relationships

[24:56] It's the context, not just the content

[29:32] Real estate has massive inertia that's incredibly difficult to stop

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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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 6th installment of our guided visualization journey.

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Direct download: CW_Bonus_6_Visualization.mp3
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Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 962, originally published in February 2018.

Jason Hartman kicks off the show talking about an important topic in rental property today, and that is the lack of affordable homes. Supply is dropping across the nation and there aren't a whole lot of options for what to do about it. Listen in for Jason's piece of advice.

Then Jason wraps up his client case study with Scott. Scott and Jason finished the last episode talking about how Scott wouldn't have been able to find all the properties he needed to complete his 1031 exchange without Jason's group. They pick up the thread today and then go into why Scott's dad couldn't make residential real estate work, and property manager experiences and differences in office space vs residential property management.

Key Takeaways:

[2:46] The barbell that is crushing the supply of affordable homes

[6:56] The millennials make up one side of the barbell, but the Baby Boomers on the other side are doing something new and it's causing a disruption

[9:38] How bad is the inventory level? Pretty bad, and Jason has some market examples to prove it

[13:36] One of the solutions to this inventory shortage is get what you can get and hope the market calms down

Scott Client Case Study, Part 2

[21:14] Why Scott's dad wasn't able to make residential real estate work when he tried decades ago

[23:51] Scott's experience with the property managers in Jason's network

[28:25] The difference in self-management in office space versus residential

Websites:

www.JasonHartmanUniversity.com

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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Jason Hartman starts today's show talking with economist Thomas about the phenomenon going on in New York right now of people voting with their feet. The two tackle a video that suggests that the state could end up losing two congressional seats, which would be a big deal. They examine why it's happening and what it means to the real estate market there.

Then Jason talks with Nobu Su, chairman of the shipping company Today Makes Tomorrow and author of The Gold Man From the East. Back in the 2008 financial crisis, Nobu's company was a $5 million victim of Western bankers. Nobu is now fighting back, suing the institutions that took his money and trying to tell his story so others don't suffer the same fate.

Key Takeaways:

[3:03] People are leaving New York, which could lose the state 2 congressional seats

[7:05] Even if the numbers worked in New York it's not a good place to be a landlord

Nobu Su Interview:

[9:23] What's the status of Su's lawsuit against JP Morgan?

[17:05] How long can our country keep going like we are?

[19:10] What is Nobu Store?

[22:59] The history of Nobu's career

Websites:

www.Nobu.store

www.Twitter.com/Nobu__Su

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Jason Hartman starts off today's episode with Carmen discussing her current issues she's having with her property manager and getting her property rent ready, past due rent collected and a new tenant put into place. It's a much bigger process than it should be and the price tag seems way too high. Jason gives his take on what you as the property owner and investor can do to make your process easier.

Then Jason talks with Mauricio Rauld, Esq, attorney who specializes in syndications, about what Opportunity Zones can mean for investors. Mauricio breaks down the tax incentives that have been presented, but also why you may not want to invest in them.

Key Takeaways:

[1:58] The Law of Agency

[7:39] The potential dangers of the portal with property managers

[12:10] Carmen's property manager didn't even put her name anywhere on the lawsuit against her tenant who hasn't paid their rent

[16:27] The Cuba cruise couldn't happen, but there's another one planned

Mauricio Rauld Interview:

[18:33] What's the deal with Opportunity Zones?

[20:30] The 2 things you need to do to invest in Opportunity Zones

[24:47] The 4 tax incentives of Opportunity Zones

[28:59] Will a mass of properties from Opportunity Zones hit the market in 10 years?

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Cruise

www.PremierLawGroup.net

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Jason Hartman talks with Romana King, award winning real estate writer and director of content for Zolo, about what's going on in the Canadian real estate market (specifically Vancouver), as well as some of the best tips for real estate investors. Romana is another buy and hold real estate investor, and she and Jason explore what the best practices are in that marketplace.

Key Takeaways:

[5:50] When you purchase a property, the value isn't in the property it's in the land

[8:56] Canadian financing options

[13:13] Romana's take on Opportunity Zones

[16:09] What is Zolo?

[18:42] Romana's tips for purchasing investment properties

[22:26] Some signs that the area might be a good one to invest in

Website:

www.Zolo.ca

www.RomanaKing.com

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Jason Hartman talks with Doug about short-term debt cycles and what's going on with our economic expansion that's been happening for years. It's been going on for a long time, and at some point it's going to turn, so how do we recognize it?

Key Takeaways:

[3:49] The Wealth Effect in a booming economy

[6:23] What precipitates the turn of the economy?

[12:45] The principles that drive the stock market are the same ones that drive real estate

[16:19] Can GDP growth and stock market growth have diverging rates of growth for extended periods?

[21:36] The primary reason this economic expansion has gone on so long is that it hasn't been inflationary

[27:56] The looming pension crisis

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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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 5th installment of our guided visualization journey.

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Direct download: CW_Bonus_Visualization5.mp3
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Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 959, originally published in February 2018.

Jason Hartman starts off the show today with a reminder: housing is NOT at an all time high when it comes to payments (which is how people really base their decision to buy), and housing is still where it's at.

Then Jason has the first part of his client case study with Scott, from Washington DC. Scott owned a bunch of retail property previously, but recently sold all but one of them and shifted his focus toward residential real estate. Jason talks with him about why he made that decision, what the process was like doing his 1031 exchange, how his experience with property managers has been, and more.

Key Takeaways:

[1:43] Housing is where it's at

[5:32] Housing is NOT at an all time high based on the payments being made

[8:46] Everybody's a genius in a bull market

Client Case Study with Scott:

[14:41] Was Scott worried about the retail apocalypse when he purchased all the shopping centers?

[17:30] Scott & Kelly's evolution from shopping centers to single family homes

[21:04] What happened in the commercial real estate sector last year that led Scott & Kelly to dive headlong into residential?

[25:19] Depreciation makes income properties the most tax favored asset class in America

[26:01] Scott's adventurous time doing his 1031 exchange on his commercial property that aged him 2 years in 45 days

[31:05] Why Scott is glad Jason's group exists

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.JasonHartmanUniversity.com

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Jason Hartman starts off the show from the Baltic Sea where his cruise is currently taking him. He explains how the brand of the US has covered the whole world, including Russia.

Then Jason talks with Michelle Tillis Lederman, author of The Connector’s Advantage, The 11 Laws of Likability, Heroes Get Hired and Nail The Interview – Land The Job, about how likability works and the mindset you have to have in order to succeed in business. There's no way to make people like you, but there are ways to present yourself that will allow you to have a better chance of being liked.

Key Takeaways:

[8:05] Jason's meeting with the Russians to get Coco into the country

Michelle Tillis Lederman Interview:

[13:20] What is Mood Memory?

[16:43] How do you segue out of a conversation without offending the person you're speaking to?

[20:15] The definition of a "niche connector"

[22:28] The 7 Mindsets of connectors

[26:14] Always have the mindset that when you connect online your goal is to bring it offline

Website:

www.MichelleTillisLederman.com

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After giving a quick update on his cruise travels, Jason Hartman talks with Taylor St Germain, economic analyst at ITR Economics, about why lower interest rates haven't spurred the higher end housing market. The two also discuss what indicators Taylor looks at to get a gauge on the economy and the impact tariffs have had and may still have yet to come.

Key Takeaways:

[5:49] Are lower interest rates good news for cyclical markets or are they just too overpriced?

[10:16] The rise in wages has helped the economy but it's not changing the overall trend or forecasts

[14:13] Why are housing starts so important?

[19:19] ITR's concerns with the tariffs currently being put in place

[23:35] More tariffs could potentially put us in a recession, so be very careful if we see more coming

Website:

www.ITREconomics.com

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Jason Hartman talks with investment counselor Sara about some things going on in the market right now. The two discuss the state of inventory going on as sales are slowing even though inventory is still a little low. They also discuss the "trust but verify" philosophy as you deal with everything involved with closing on your property.

Key Takeaways:

[5:52] Amazon has reached a deal with developers to hard wire Alexa into new builds

[9:34] Show your LMS your inspection and give them a chance to fix things and don't let them rush you to close

[13:48] Some provisions you can put in place for the escrow money

[19:19] The state of inventory in the network

[22:55] Buying down your interest rates with points

[29:28] It's important to find not just the best market but also the best team

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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Today's show features a client case study and this month's mortgage update. After a brief hello from his latest destination, Adam talks with one of the network's lenders about what mortgage rates people are getting this month and what's driving the change in rates recently.

Then Jason talks with client Damon Santa Maria about how he's accumulated his 20 properties in the past 6 years and what his investing plans are moving forward. Damon is self-managing two of his properties and gives some of his best practice tips on metrics he uses and investing in general.

Key Takeaways:

Mortgage Update

[7:09] What rates can investors get today?

[9:44] Mortgage applications for investors aren't as heavy as you'd expect with low interest rates

[11:44] Is there any movement in the refi market?

Damon Santa Maria Client Case Study

[14:51] Why Damon started investing in real estate

[17:29] If your tenants are staying for a long time, make sure your rents aren't too low

[20:50] Damon's experiences with buy and hold rentals

[24:07] Damon is self-managing his property in Houston and it's working out well

[29:14] Don't gloss over your maintenance percentages when looking at cash flow and reserves

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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