Greetings from Sarasota, Florida! Jason Hartman shares the good news, “America is Increasingly, A Nation of Renters!” What socioeconomic changes have prompted this shift in the last decade, and how does it benefit the real estate investor?

In the second part of today’s show, we share a clip from a live conference. Jason asks, “What got you into real estate?” Doug and Evan both share a bit about Equities vs. Real Estate Investing and Self-management.

Key Takeaways:

[1:35] Good news from CBS News, “America Is Increasingly, A Nation of Renters”

[3:16] The renter class has changed, is it now acceptable to rent?

[14:55] Inflation induced debt destruction, IIDD, looks at the way you get paid to borrow money over time

[17:35] A Live conference chat with Evan and Doug: Self-management, & Equities (stocks) vs Real Estate Investing

[18:00] “You can never make enough money with your own two hands”

[19:45] The tech revolution has made real estate more valuable

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com

In today’s episode, Jason questions California’s proposal to use its eminent domain power to take over properties for rent control. What does this do to/for the landlord? The effects of the coronavirus on the human race and the economy aren’t something to ignore.

Investment Counselor, Adam, returns to the show with our February 2020 Mortgage Rate Update.

Key Takeaways:

[1:05] The “Socialist Republic of California” took some huge steps toward economic suicide. Is California Rent Control a mistake?

[7:33] Money goes where it’s treated best

[11:20] Three forms of power: violence, capital, and information

[13:45] What is to come of the potential pandemic of the coronavirus?

[16:20] Investment Counselor, Adam, with our February 2020 Mortgage Rate Update

[25:00] Reach the Jason Hartman Investment Counseling Team, 1.800.Hartman

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Congratulations to our Super Bowl 54 Champions, The Kansas City Chiefs, and the supporters of Brexit! Are you a HENRY? Big problems and big success run in the same circle.

Today, Jason Hartman speaks on Commandment No. 3 of the 21 Commandments of Successful Investing, “Thou shalt maintain control.” As well, he shares some interesting business concepts developing with Cloud Kitchens. And, Is there any legitimacy to the Super Bowl Indicator?

Key Takeaways:

[2:44] Welcome to HENRY: High Earner, Not Rich Yet!

[9:26] If you have bigger problems, it’s probably because you have more success

[10:42] “It’s not what we get by reaching our goals that matters, it’s who we become just by trying” -Zig Ziglar

[12:12] Commandment No. 3 of 21 Commandments of Successful Investing: Thou shalt maintain control

[24:35] When you own the real estate, you own something real

[25:00] Have you heard of Ghost Kitchens?

[28:00] The Super bowl Indicator: Does Kansas City’s win actually give us a good indicator of what will happen this year with the S&P 500?

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com

Super-Monday, the youngest Creating Wealth listener and a letter about money from the late great Kobe Bryant. Today, investment counselor, Naresh returns with questions for Jason about a few investment properties in “The Vegas of the South,” and Citrus Springs Florida. Jason elaborates on the recurring real estate investment theme of “Refi ‘till you Die.” And finally, the importance of understanding ROA (Return On Amortization).

Key Takeaways:

[4:28] A Fourplex, new home construction deal!

[7:05] Tunica Resorts property, the Vegas of the South

[8:32] 32% return on invest IS a conservative number in a multidimensional asset class

[8:50] How To Analyze an Asset Class, Free Video - JasonHartman.com

[9:45] Advice on money, from a letter that Kobe Bryant wrote

[15:30] “Refi ‘till you Die” plan

[16:20] ROA return on amortization

[26:50] Citrus Springs, Florida

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com

Mamba Mentality: The Mindset That Made Kobe Bryant a Master

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 1048, originally published in August 2018.

Jason Hartman discusses some of the main stories in the news today. The first story is one of the reasons Jason created Commandment #3 (Thou Shalt Maintain Control), the next is a potential sign of a market slowdown from none other than the scandal plagued Wells Fargo, then the potential return of risky loans. Finally we wrap it up with a story on how California might make it even more expensive to live there.

Key Takeaways:

[2:09] Forgetting Commandment #3 can often be an expensive lesson and the biggest Ponzi scheme in the world

[6:52] Always think of opportunity cost when you have money sitting around

[12:20] A potential sign of a market slowdown from Wells Fargo

[16:49] The housing market is slowing from the top down and hasn't hit the type of homes that Jason's network sells

[20:44] Are banks starting to push risky loans?

[26:07] California is considering changes to Prop 13 and home requirements, which Jason believes would be devastating for real estate holders

Website:

Jason Hartman's Alexa Flash Briefing

The PropertyCast

Rabbi Evan Moffic, author of The Happiness Prayer, joins us from the Profits of Paradise conference where he speaks on happiness and what leads to a meaningful life. His rich insight on religion, capitalism and happiness give us a new way of approaching personal gain and how we can share that with others. And he invites us to ask ourselves, does more money lead to more happiness?

Key Takeaways:

[3:00] If money doesn’t buy happiness, does poverty buy happiness?

[4:05] Are Super Bowl tickets affected by inflation?

[8:00] Fannie Mae issues a warning about fake companies

[17:50] Does money make us happier?

[21:00] From 1-10, how satisfied are you with your life, and does your income affect that?

[22:56] Happiness is a kind of currency

[26:25] PERMA: Positive emotions. Engagement. Relationships. Meaning and purpose. Accomplishment.

[29:30] Love of money is the root of all evil, not money itself.

Website:

www.RabbiMoffic.com

www.JasonHartman.com

Every deal seems too expensive at the outset. Jason Hartman speaks on the Cap rate or less affectionately called, “The Crap Rate” as a faulty metric. And another proof of commandment number 3 of 21 Commandments of Successful Investing, what did Robert Morgan do?

Jason Hartman talks with Jonathan Slain, a high growth leadership coach, founder of www.Recession.com, and author of Rock the Recession, about how to prepare your business to ensure that you not only survive, but thrive through recessions. Having a war chest BEFORE it starts is absolutely crucial to your continued success, so make sure you have a plan and rock your way through any recession.

Key Takeaways:

[5:37] Every deal becomes a good deal looking in the rear view mirror

[11:35] How do you grow during a recession?

[15:20] You can increase your business significantly by spending into a recession

[21:00] Make sure you have a recession plan BEFORE the next recession

[23:20] Why Jonathan thinks a pullback will happen in 2020

[27:27] Examine your business to find what you can do that will make your competition irrelevant

[31:00] The big opportunities lie on the fringes of creativity

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com

www.Recession.com

Rock the Recession: How Successful Leaders Prepare for, Thrive During, and Create Wealth After Downturns

Thou shalt diversify. The continuation of our discussion on due diligence. Jason and Adam present tips on investigating the areas in which you own property. Use tools like Google street view to take a tour of the surrounding areas to understand the influences for value and rent.

Adam shares a real life scenario on a property in Merrillville, Indiana. Find out what questions you should ask before investing in a property.

Key Takeaways:

[3:00] Thou shalt diversify. Diversity into three to five markets.

[5:55] Use google street view to understand the areas that surround your investment.

[8:30] Check with local property management companies to confirm rent estimates.

[11:15] Put the system to work with a real life evaluation of a current property.

[14:10] The institutional apartments do a really good job of squeezing the rent out. We should be demanding more for our properties.

Websites:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Do the Due! Do your due diligence. Jason Hartman speaks with investment counselor Adam Schroeder about key aspects of income property investing including; checking home prices and contacting the Tax Assessor. The two give insight on working with lenders and the importance of home inspection and re-inspection.

Key Takeaways:

[4:00] Where to find pricing: MLS, Zillow and Tax Assessor

[9:10] Pictures can be insanely misleading. Sometimes, it’s not even the same house.

[14:25] A quick call to the country tax assessor can give you a ballpark estimate on taxes for an investment property.

[19:35] Lender deals can change due to dynamics of reevaluations.

[24:00] The licensing laws vary from state to state, check the requirements for you state

Websites:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 1022, originally published in July 2018.

Jason Hartman takes a turn to the listener mailbag while talking with Kerry Lutz, founder of the Financial Survival Network. Today's topics run the gamut from when to rent your personal residence, how RV ratios work around the world, how to work with Jason, and how to get OUT of the real estate game as you get older.

Key Takeaways:

[2:41] Why Jason has long believed the idea of public unions is ridiculous

[6:27] The stigma between renters and home owners seems to be disappearing, if not already completely gone

[9:54] Mason's question on renting his primary residence

[18:42] RV Ratios apply world wide

[19:23] How is depreciation unwound?

[24:58] Is it wise to put 100% down on a property if you have the cash?

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.FinancialSurvivalNetwork.com