There's a whole lot going on in the economic world today, so Jason Hartman decided to talk to Cody Mamone, CTP, a Vice President for PNC Bank, about what on Earth is going on in the cryptocurrency world, and how it might be impacted by Bitcoin now trading on 2 exchanges in the United States.

The two also delve into the growth of consumer debt in the past 5 years, as well as where interest rates may be headed and how much of an impact even a slight change in rates can have for investors and homebuyers.

Key Takeaways:

[4:47] The difference between saving versus savingS rates

[9:36] The Fed has some useful data that can be used for your investing research, and one thing in the consumer credit reports stuck out

[11:40] The growth in consumer (and student loan) debt in the last 5 years has been astounding

{14:32] Cryptocurrency mania is going crazy and it's not a healthy thing

[16:51] The REAL environmental destruction that cryptocurrencies are creating

[19:45] What's going to happen to Bitcoin now that it will be traded on 2 exchanges? Will the volatility finally end?

[25:59] Where are interest rates headed?

Websites:

www.JasonHartman.com/Masters

www.PNC.com

A 1% rise in interest rates would disqualify 5 MILLION households from owning a $200,000 home

Jason Hartman starts off the show with Investment Counselor Carrie from a single family investment trade show in Phoenix, Arizona. The two have been meeting vendors at the trade show and are absolutely amazed at the opportunities that smart technology is creating for investors. These innovations will allow investors to truly increase their profits as they become more comfortable self managing their properties across the nation.

Then, Jason goes off topic with Cameron Herold, author of Double Double: How to Double Your Revenue and Profit in 3 Years or Less, and Meetings Suck, about how his Vivid Vision can clarify your purpose and help you get on the right path.

It's imperative that every business knows exactly what the mission is, and that every employee in the business knows where the company is headed. It's the only true way to get, and stay, ahead of the competition.

Key Takeaways:

Jason Intro:

[3:32] There's technology coming that will allow you to review tenants (and have them review you)

[8:14] Smart technology is making it easier to self-manage properties from a distance, and increasing your profits in the process

[8:56] DO YOUR 5-YEAR PLAN!

Cameron Herold Interview:

[14:15] How writing your Vivid Vision can author your future

[17:39] Reverse engineering your Vivid Vision

[20:26] Finding the "sweet spot" in length for your Vivid Vision, and how to properly use it

[23:43] What should you do with your Vivid Vision? How much does David share his?

[28:32] How to run meetings properly

[31:41] How long should you book your meetings?

Websites:

www.JasonHartman.com/Contest

www.JasonHartman.com/Masters

www.CameronHerold.com

Is the home ownership rate too high? Are millennials going to enter the market and disrupt everything? To answer these questions you have to answer Jason Hartman's key question in life: compared to what? Any time you're making plans or comparing one thing to another, the question of compared to what pops up, and it's something we should continue to ask ourselves.

Is buying a rental home a smart option? Compared to what?

Should I put money toward this investment? Compared to what?

Later in the show Jason talks with Ed mermelstein, founding partner of Rheem Bell & Mermelstein LLP, about what the GOP tax plan will likely do to foreign investment in US real estate. Ed describes how foreign investors are CURRENTLY investing in the US, and whether this plan will make the money flow in to the country or go running away to other countries. This impact will have especially large effects on big name markets like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Key Takeaways:

Jason Intro:

[2:45] "Compared to what" is the question you need to ask about everything, and it's especially important when it comes to foreign real estate investors in the United States

[8:24] Millennials are entering the housing market, but not in a significant percentage

[11:23] Jason's big piece of advice for people making their 5-year plan video

[14:21] David Copperfield & Jerry Seinfeld's net worths go to show you the power of media & scalability

[16:19] The list of countries with the highest & lowest GNI

Ed Mermelstein Interview:

[23:59] Will the proposed tax plan make the US real estate market more or less attractive to foreign investors?

[26:14] The typical business designation that foreign investors use

[28:49] Why some changes in deductions will effect investment in big cities like NY, LA, SF

[31:55] Which countries some of the major US markets get most of their foreign investment dollars from, and how the investors are using their properties

[35:58] Are any foreign governments buying US real estate?

[38:59] The US is in a sweet spot where European and Asian investors will invest, but it doesn't go overboard because of logistics like time differences and distance

Website:

www.RBMLLP.com

www.OneAndOnlyRealty.com

www.JasonHartman.com/Contest

"If fewer people wanted to own homes it will be better for the economy, and it will be better for investors."

Foreign investment tends to sometimes make the news in a negative manner, but we should also consider the benefits of foreign investment in the United States

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 581, originally published in October 2015.

Understanding various mortgage types and how it affects you, the investor.

Even though Jason believes in a fixed rate, long-term, buy and hold mortgage strategy, he encourages people to be informed about the additional financing options available. This week he and Naresh take a deep dive into the adjustable-rate mortgage, breaking it down into easy to understand piece parts. They also discuss the wrap around mortgage, what the term negative rate means and give numerical examples to clearly explain each distinct type of calculation.

Key Takeaways:

[2:46] 5 Elements of adjustable-rate mortgages (ARM)

[4:19] 1. Start or Teaser rate

[5:10] 2. Index

[7:20] 3. Margin

[8:50] 4. Annual cap – 3 types

[13:38] Negative interest rates

[18:17] Negative amortization rate

[19:05] Sophisticated investing techniques

[22:43] AITD – Wrap around mortgage

[24:23] Wrap around mortgage example

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman is happy to bring one of his clients, Adam Jackson, on to the show to talk about his journey into real estate investing. Adam started buying properties toward the end of 2016, and has subsequently purchased 11 homes in the past year on his quest for financial freedom.

Adam shares what markets he's currently invested in, where he's looking to expand, keeping score with personal financial statements, and keeping a healthy balance.

Key Takeaways:

Jason Intro:

[2:07] Do your 5-year plan and submit it to www.JasonHartman.com/Contest

[6:40] 2018 is predicted to be an earthquake heavy year, so be careful with your property in earthquake zones

[10:02] Venezuela is the latest example of runaway inflation

[13:15] Invest in commodities and fight inflation with income properties

Client Case Study with Adam Jackson:

[15:33] Who is Adam Jackson?

[21:12] Where Adam bought his first property, and why

[23:23] Why Adam chose to buy a home with cash

[31:12] When you suffer through an expensive repair, remember that your loss is shared by the government on your tax return

[33:50] How to keep score via financial statements

[38:44] The P vs PC Balance

[41:50] Adam's attempt at the abundance mentality and trying to pass along whatever wisdom/money/time he can

[45:31] Focusing on a few things in-depth is better than a little bit of everything

Website:

Submit Your 5-Year Plan!

www.JasonHartman.com/Masters

Magic Power by Triumph

"The other asset, that people don't realize they have, is their credit"

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Jason Hartman found himself looking through his old books in his mom's house. In the stacks he found two books that were key in his investing journey, The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump, and Mission Success by Og Mandino. Jason explains why these books impacted him so much and why they're still important today.

Then, Jason talks with Jeff Meyers, President at Meyers Research, about the state of the housing market across the USA, and how much runway the market might have. They also discuss whether millenials are finally ready to buy their first houses, and the incredible impact the self-driving car will have.

Key Takeaways:

Jason Intro:

[2:40] The book that turned around Jason's real estate career at the age of 24

[6:33] Jason would listen to Og Mandino's Mission Success cassette on repeat

[11:54] Walter Hoving's views on capitalism

[15:15] Capitalism is the best (and most natural) economic system ever

[17:47] A JasonHartman.com sale! $200 off VIP or Elite level Meet the Masters ticket

Jeff Meyers Interview:

[21:13] Are the millenials finally entering the home buying market?

[24:04] There's been a long economic recovery, but housing hasn't led the way so Jeff sees more runway

[28:43] When did the real recovery from the Great Recession begin, and how does it affect where we are in the housing cycle?

[31:24] Mortgage lending is getting tighter than ever, with the average FICO score on each loan being 720 (the banks are allowed to loan at 680)

[32:56] The self driving car could cause a resurgence of the suburbs, but it will DEFINITELY be a game changer for real estate (perhaps like how Amazon has changed the retail industry)

[36:09] The cottage industry that could spring up out of the emergence of the self driving car

Website:

www.MeyersResearch.com

www.JasonHartman.com/Masters (promo code "black" for the sale)

www.JasonHartman.com/Contest

The Art of the Deal

Mission Success by Og Mandino

Quotes:

Suburban markets we see some runway. they have not kept up, and that's where a lot of demand is starting to take off.

You have to remember that what caused this recession was a direct hit from the mortgage market

Jason Hartman is proud to announce the latest addition to the 2018 Meet the Masters of Income Property event, Ken McElroy.

Ken is a Rich Dad advisor and entrepreneur who is an expert in investment analysis, property management, and property development. He's responsible for over $700 million investment dollars in real estate.

Ken is the author of the best-selling books The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, The ABC’s of Property Management, and most recently his book on entrepreneurship: The Sleeping Giant.

Website:

www.KenMcElroy.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 569, originally published in September 2015.

Don’t miss a thing with Jason Hartman University property acquisition checklists. So you’ve decided to invest in real estate, what now? Using the checklists provided by Jason…

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.JasonHartman.com/Contest

It's Thanksgiving Day, and it's time to take stock of all the blessings in your life. Jason Hartman recorded this episode in the home of his new podcast editor, Adam Schroeder. The two of them discuss how Adam and his wife recently became real estate investors through Jason, as well as why it's important to acknowledge your blessings in life.

Key Takeaways:

[3:16] The Schroeder family purpose statement

[6:23] Client case study with Adam

[10:48] Why appraisals are getting harder to come in at the sales price of the home

[19:01] Dennis Prager's Gratitude

[25:31] Take time to make a list of what you're grateful for

[29:43] Feeling entitled can quickly become a burden

Website:

www.PragerU.com

Jason Hartman starts off the show talking with Elisabeth Embry about how she makes her 5-year plans, and why it's important. The 5-year plan contest is still going on, and you can win great prizes and set your future up for success by making one and sharing it with others.

Then, Jason continues his conversation with former Congressman Dr. Ron Paul. The two finish up their talk by looking at why the government thinks they're the best option for many aspects in our lives, what would happen if the government got out of the way and prices reverted to normal (rather than the distorted view we're getting today), and why we shouldn't expect to see inflation curbed in the near future (or ever, more likely).

Key Takeaways:

Jason Intro with Elisabeth Embry:

[2:33] The 5-year plan contest is still going on

[4:13] How Elisabeth, and her husband, take the time to put pen to paper and come up with their 5-year plan

[7:15] We tend to not put much emotion into our investing victories, which can make us only remember the negatives

[10:46] Planning your journey using the Amazon Press Release method

[14:37] Take stock of your resources, you probably have more than you realize

[16:01] Creating your 5-year plan will help it come true, we're able to achieve more than we realize when we say it out loud

Ron Paul Interview, Part 2:

[18:50] What business is it of the government to involve themselves in so many aspects of our lives?

[21:11] Many governmental programs have distorted markets like student loans and housing markets

[25:28] Distorted prices and manipulating the currency and tax codes makes people worry about gaining the best tax advantage rather than getting the highest return or providing the most value

[28:42] Inflation, from the government and central bank point of view, seems to be a great business plan

Websites:

www.JasonHartman.com/Contest

www.JasonHartman.com/Masters

www.RonPaulLibertyReport.com