Many demographic changes are taking place, with the Baby Boomers, a large generation, retiring, and Generation Y, a larger generation than the Baby Boomers, consuming at record levels.  Join Jason Hartman and demographer, Ken Gronbach, as they discuss this upcoming “storm.”

Ken describes Generation Y as an exciting generation, where the United States is the only country with this large of a group at the present time, and that it is very important that businesses recognize and anticipate their markets as Generation Y grows up. Generation X is more of a mystery generation because of its smaller size, which makes it less of a valuable market.  Ken believes that the United States’ best days are ahead as people bail out of the European Union. He also believes that China’s economic future is bleak due to artificial tampering with the population, with demographic numbers showing China in trouble economically within ten years, struggling to feed themselves within 15 years.

Ken shows how the housing market is being held hostage by big bank foreclosures and why this log jam will soon correct and precipitate a restoration of the United States economy. Ken also talks about how manufacturing will return to the United States with a vengeance because the United States is the only industrialized nation with a huge young highly skilled workforce.

Kenneth W. Gronbach is a gifted keynote speaker and a nationally recognized expert and futurist in the field of Demography and Generational Marketing. Ken entertains his audiences with his own special brand of wit, humor and clear communication. He makes the science of shifting demography come alive with real life examples that make it relevant to today’s culture, business climate and economy.  In his book “Age Curve, How to Profit from the Coming Demographic Storm”, published by The American Management Association, Ken takes you through a fascinating common sense understanding of shifting demography and the related opportunities and challenges. The demographic landscape in the United States is made up a series of waves that are about twenty years in duration.

It would follow that business will rise and fall according to the critical mass of customers heading toward it. Ken’s latest book “Decades of Difference, Making it Work” (HRD Press), about the United States workforce, was released in October 2010. Ken also writes for the CNBC Guest Blog.

Ken’s perspective is macro, a view from 30,000 feet, and very big picture. Demographers are able to forecast markets, societal phenomena, and economics with uncanny accuracy because they count people, not money or things. For example crime has been down in the United States for the last twenty years because the number of high risk crime committers (men 15 to 30 years old) has been low and fully employed.

This is because the fertility in the United States dipped sharply between 1965 and 1984 creating a deficit in our population of about nine million people. This shortage of young people in the labor force also drove labor costs up and manufacturing off shore. Ken says the Age Curve will change the way businesses market to consumers and that a sea of entrepreneurial business starts will rule as the economy turns around.

As Americans spend beyond their means and abstain from adding to their savings accounts, the demand for rental properties is growing at a phenomenal rate. Jason describes how your past and future investments in income properties will pay dividends for many years to come. And in the market profile, the Macon, Georgia market is dissected and explored. This somewhat undiscovered market ranks #2 out of 20 for highest residential rental returns. We learn the average rental home price in the market, the typical rehab costs and which employers are persuading renters to stay in the area.

Key Takeaways:

[3:09] Do not skip the Flashback Friday episodes of the Creating Wealth show. They are hand picked for you.

[5:38] Macon, Georgia and other small markets can be good investments due to a limited inventory available.  

[8:02] Americans are not saving money which makes it a phenomenal time to own rental property.

[9:12] This is how inflation and deflation are directly related to the real estate market.   

Macon, Georgia Market Profile with Eric:

[17:00] The Macon, Georgia downtown area has been revitalized in recent years and Mercer University is expanding.

[20:22] Employment opportunities in Macon, Georgia are diverse with both blue and white collar jobs.

[22:38] Typical costs for an investor are between $80K - $125K for the home and typical rehabs are $15K-$30K.

[27:03] A property manager in Macon, Georgia charges 10% of the gross rent, but no renewal fee.

[29:37] Macon, Georgia is the second highest market for residential rental returns.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jason Hartman

Longevity and Biohacking Podcast

Hartman Media

Jason’s guest, Brian is a client and a longtime Creating Wealth Podcast listener. Brian describes his early days of real estate investing when Sara initially walked him through the buying process. The properties he purchased in Atlanta and Memphis have now matured and Brian is faced with making a decision. Should he refi-til-ya-die or to do a 1031 exchange and get 2 for 1 on his highly appreciated properties. Jason shares his insights on best business practices, how to use an IRA as a tax savings vehicle and recommends some “must read” books on real estate investing.

Key Takeaways:

[1:31] The Wells Fargo contract claw back.

[3:26] “Make Six Figures” Bloomberg article tells a scary tale from the content portal.

Case Study with Brian:

[8:27] Brian read Rich Dad, Poor Dad in high school which led him to the Creating Wealth podcast.

[9:49] Brian was pleased with the support he received from Sara and the Local Market Specialists.

[12:44] Is refi-til-ya-die always the best option or does the 2 for 1 plan make better financial sense on highly appreciated properties?

[16:25] The 2 for 1 exchange gives the owner all of the equity to reinvest. The refi-til-ya-die option is limited to the cash-out loan to value ratio.

[17:40] A refi may be a simpler option and offers a locked-in lower interest rate.

[20:08] Brian shares his real estate investor stories on his website Rental Mindset.

[21:29] When buying real estate inside of an IRA you get a tax efficient vehicle inside of another tax efficient vehicle.

[22:11] Read Garrett Sutton’s Loopholes of Real Estate.

[23:29] Rationalizing buying a property sight unseen.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jason Hartman

Hartman Education

Rental Mindset