Jason Hartman speaks with returning guest and author of the book, “Heads I Win Tails You Lose,” Patrick Donohoe. The conversation touches on topics of an ever changing world culture that continues to reshape how we approach wealth, the freedom to do, and in what we find meaning. Despite some of the chaos and cultural decay, the 2020’s are going to bring some excitement to the world.

[20:40] It’s not freedom from having to do something, it’s freedom to do something.

[22:07] The order of magnitude: an interesting time in history where we are going to see massive change.

[24:00] The rising 3 billion, that aren’t online yet: If you think that society has benefited from sharing knowledge, you’re right.

[26:38] There will always be winners and losers

[28:40] The Ritz Carlton Slogan discussion: “Systemize the predictable so you can humanize the exceptional.”

[32:27] People are still trying to find meaning in other things.

[33:16] A little bit of struggle is good for the human spirit

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.HeadsOrTailsIWin.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 1035, originally published in August 2018.

Jason Hartman starts off today's episode with a tale of his current lawsuit and the experience it's given him with the legal system. The way our current system is set up nobody wins, and there doesn't seem to be a lot of accountability going on either.

Jason also plays some Voxer messages from client Drew Baker about his recent experiences doing self management. After that Jason finishes up his interview with podcast producer Adam Schroeder. This time the two discuss finding repair people, what to expect from property management software, whether to allow grace periods and what kind of late fees to charge.

Key Takeaways:

[1:57] Nobody wins in our current legal system

[6:04] Get the latest properties available from Jason through the PropertyCast

[7:38] Drew's experience self managing

Adam Schroeder Interview:

[13:32] You should have a clause in the lease stating which repairs the tenant is responsible for

[17:58] What to expect from property management software

[22:01] The importance of an increasing late fee

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.FreeCourt.com

The PropertyCast

Did you know that there are more than 200 markets across the United States where the "typical" home costs more than one million dollars? Jason Hartman explores what is going on with home prices and where some surprising locations are that have incredibly high real estate prices.

Then Jason talks with Pat Hiban, author of Tribe of Millionaires: What is One Choice Could Change Everything? and co-founder of GoBundance, about the multiple effects that are in our lives and how we can situate ourselves in a way that we can live our best life.

Key Takeaways:

[2:07] There are over 200 cities where the "typical" house is over $1 million

[7:04] Some surprising cities that made the million dollar list

Pat Hiban Interview:

[13:34] Be careful in good times like these that you're not dealing with people who are just skimming the cream off the top and won't be here for you when things turn

[25:36] The "one sheet" idea Pat uses in his masterminds

[29:02] The Connection Effect

Website:

www.TribeOfMillionaires.com

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman and investment counselor Carrie go over how the network functions. The two explain the process of finding properties, getting financing, evaluating the provider, and choosing property management. This can seem to be a daunting task, but that's why the network exists: to provide the complete solution for real estate investors.

Key Takeaways:

[5:08] The middle market between Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac loans and hard money has been a boon for investors

[10:52] Keep your investment counselor in the loop with your purchases, having a Jason Hartman email address in the thread helps things move faster

[14:34] Form relationships with market specialists so that you can know what you're getting into with future properties

Websites:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.RealEstateTools.com

Jason Hartman and Rabbi Evan Moffic take a look at America's one affordable trophy city: Chicago (which just so happens to be where Evan lives). The two explore the things going on in the area that are helping drive business and helping investors in the area make some good money.

Then Jason and Evan explore the Memphis market and what the two like about the future of the city.

Key Takeaways:

[8:28] YouTube offers the ability to learn anything

[12:15] Chicago is the only cheap, iconic city in America

[16:04] Democrat leaders in Chicago have still been pro-business

[19:02] 2 big things that are happening in Chicago right now that are good for investors

[22:09] Evan's thoughts on the Memphis market

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman and Investment Counselor Sara take a look at what they like about the Orlando market, in terms of the city itself and the team that's providing properties there. They also explore some of the ways that pro formas can be manipulated and why new construction is able to outperform projections.

Key Takeaways:

[2:43] Why Sara likes the Orlando market and team

[7:05] Things are going to get worse for both homeowners and renters unless we can get the cost of materials and construction under control

[10:46] Why rent guarantees are overrated

[12:50] Other areas where new construction is available

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Returning guest Adam Schroeder joins Jason Hartman for this episode, as the two discuss the steps for transitioning from professional management of rental properties to self management. Adam and his wife have 3 (going on 4) properties and are thinking that the time is soon coming to venture out on their own. But before doing that there are some important things to do like what information to get from your property manager, what kind of initial contact to have with the current tenant, finding forms and contracts when you're finding/reupping tenants, pet rent, and more.

Key Takeaways:

[3:36] Why Jason loves a good recession

[8:29] Jason's been involved in around 10,000 real estate transactions

[13:08] Sometimes removing a property manager actually makes things easier

[16:27] The information you need to get from your current property manager if you're going to make a switch

[21:26] A way to change your relationship with your property manager rather than completely ending it

[24:09] Bad property manager reviews on sites like Yelp might be a good thing, that's why you have to read them

[29:23] Insurance: individual policies or a commercial policy?

Websites:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.WeGoLook.com

www.NoLo.com

www.RocketLawyer.com

www.Buildium.com

Jason Hartman and economist Thomas look back on the 2010s to see what the biggest stories were for investors. From the War on Terror to Obamacare to the aftermath of the Great Recession, it was a decade fraught with ups and downs that provided opportunities for investors to make good money.

Key Takeaways:

[5:13] The 10th biggest story of the decade: the War on Terror explodes the deficit

[8:20] Why European debt issues will come to the fore in 2022

[12:37] The idea of Purchasing Power Parity and what it says about China's economy vs the US

[16:42] As much as Jason doesn't like Obamacare, it makes the list of Top Stories of the 2010s

[26:53] What Jason learned years ago during his day as a lobbyist

[29:10] Thomas is seeing at least a 15% drop in the market coming when the Fed decides to let risk enter the market again

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman and Lisa take a look at the phenomenon that's sweeping homebuilders across the country: build to rent. It's something that's not been done before and that Jason takes as a very positive sign for renter growth moving forward. Jason and Lisa then discuss whether the differences between new builds and renovated properties before moving into some market profiles in Florida and Oklahoma City, where we are happy to be venturing back into.

Key Takeaways:

[2:34] What the build-to-rent phenomenon means the builders are thinking

[6:06] Even Toll Brothers is getting into the Build-to-Rent phenomenon

[12:05] Jason's thoughts on appreciation of new home builds vs renovated properties

[17:27] A clip on the growth going on in Florida. The new Texas?

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman and Investment Counselor Adam take a moment today to discuss the hot topic of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). Adam, being a big proponent of MMT, plays a clip from a recent episode of The MMT Podcast and discusses what MMT is, how we can use it in our observation of the economy, and what it can mean for our investing. After they finish up their MMT talk, the two profile a property that's available in the Atlanta, GA market.

Key Takeaways:

[3:49] How money becomes money

[8:03] Why Adam and Jason think cryptocurrencies not backed by the government will never thrive

[14:25] What we actually need to worry about when we have a tax cut or increase in government spending

[17:37] Shrinking deficits lead to pullbacks and federal surpluses lead to recessions

[25:40] Property profile in Atlanta

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Ask

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

The MMT Podcast