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Dec 27, 2019 • 31min

1356 FBF: Future of Interest Rates & What Taylor Swift, Uber, and Robots Tell Us About Money with John Tamny, Part 2

Jason Hartman starts off today's episode with a little talk on where interest rates may be headed (according to one economist) and how that would impact current real estate investors. Hint: it's a pretty good thing. He also has to throw in a qualifier to his "Amazing time to be alive" mantra, because there are a few things that aren't amazing right now. Then Jason finishes up his interview with John Tamny, director for the Center for Economic Freedom, Editor of Real Clear Markets, and author of Who Needs the Fed?: What Taylor Swift, Uber, and Robots Tell Us About Money, as the two discuss the impact of automation on all aspects of our life. John is excited about what all of this change will mean for the common worker and believes it will lead to higher quality of life for all. Key Takeaways: [4:12] A qualification to the beloved Jason mantra of "It's an amazing time to be alive" [7:18] Let Jason control the music and he cares not who controls the laws and the money [12:13] What Martin Armstrong thinks interests rates will be jumping to [15:28] Investors already in the game are praying for higher interest rates John Tamny, Part 2 [20:18] Automation is going to lead into a surge in new kinds of jobs [25:00] The demand for entertainment and service is going to explode [26:49] Tamny's Law: as prosperity grows more and more people escape laziness because they find work they love [28:29] John's thoughts on Universal Basic Income Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties www.RealClearMarkets.com
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Dec 26, 2019 • 20min

1355: North Pole Economics & Florida's Exploding Population

On the day after Christmas, Jason Hartman takes a look at the amazing economy the North Pole is able to have. With massive exports and limited imports, it's truly impressive what they've been able to do. The main thing the North Pole has that no other country has is big data. What they have puts the companies like Facebook to shame. Then Jason wraps it up by talking about the explosive growth in population that Florida has been experiencing. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties The Economy of the North Pole
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Dec 25, 2019 • 9min

1354: Merry Christmas & the Desiderata

Merry Christmas from Jason Hartman! Jason shares one of his favorite poems that he discovered when he was only 17 years old. He learned it from Denis Waitley, but he wasn't the original author. Jason reads the poem and expresses his feelings about one of his favorite parts. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties Desiderata
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Dec 24, 2019 • 33min

1353: How US Avoided a Recession in the 2010s & Florida's Growth Mirroring California of Old

Jason Hartman and his mom take this Christmas Eve to evaluate how the United States was able to go an entire decade without going into a recession. This is something that has never been done before, so why did it happen now? The two listen to a CNBC story and break down each of the points: sometimes agreeing, sometimes pointing out flaws in logic. Then to cap off the episode, Jason's mom discusses her recent 3 day property tour of the Space Coast and how it reminds her a little bit of California. Key Takeaways: [3:14] CNBC clip about the US avoiding a recession for all of the 2010s [7:00] GDP in the Great Recession dropped over 4% and some believe the unemployment rate (the unofficial one at least) was as high as the Great Depression [11:57] There was relative price stability in the previous decades, but there was also wage stagnation [21:47] Jason's mom's best advice for how to figure out what's going on in the economy [24:09] Will Universal Basic Income become necessary when technology really kicks in? [27:57] There may not be much of a bust coming because there hasn't been a huge boom [28:23] Jason's mom's takeaways from her 3 day property tour of the Space Coast Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties How The U.S. Avoided A Recession For A Decade - CNBC
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Dec 24, 2019 • 29min

1352: Billions at Play: The Future Of African Energy by NJ Ayuk

Jason Hartman talks with NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of African Energy Chamber, CEO of Centurion Law Group, and author of the new book Billions At Play: The Future Of African Energy And Doing Deals, about the development that's happening inside Africa. Many outside of Africa view the continent with skepticism, but there's a big shift happening, especially in the banking sector (or lack thereof). Jason and NJ discuss some ways that Africa in general is beating first world countries, as well as how a shift toward property rights could go a long, long way toward more prosperity. Key Takeaways: [3:54] Jason believes Nixon went to China to open up a cheap labor market [6:06] Is Africa the next low cost labor market? NJ Ayuk Interview: [10:47] Africa may not have first world countries, but it has some infrastructure that's better than countries like the US [14:04] Africa, unlike the United States, is not banking centric [17:42] Money transfers have gotten so fast and easy that illiterate grandmothers are doing it [21:21] What NJ views as the bedrock of a strong society Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties www.NJAyuk.com
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Dec 20, 2019 • 38min

1351 FBF: Long-Term Tenants, Rent Increases & What Taylor Swift, Uber, and Robots Tell Us About Money with John Tamny

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 1003, originally published in May 2018. Jason Hartman kicks off the show with listener Nate and his mom discussing what was learned during the recent Creating Wealth seminar, as well as getting some tips about how to create long-term tenants who are understanding of rent increases. Then Jason talks with John Tamny, director for the Center for Economic Freedom, Editor of Real Clear Markets, and author of Who Needs the Fed?: What Taylor Swift, Uber, and Robots Tell Us About Money about why he believes the Fed doesn't have anywhere near the power they're given credit for, why their policies aren't effective in today's world, and why demographics may not be as useful as they're believed. Key Takeaways: [5:01] If your tenants are there too long it might be a sign your rent is too low [10:22] Some tips on long-term tenant retention [14:49] Evictions don't just stem from not paying rent John Tamny Interview: [19:57] How Uber made John realizing something about the Fed [23:40] The importance of the Fed is vastly overstated [28:42] The idea that the rest of the world is in on some deal where they hold worthless treasuries isn't realistic [31:39] Demographic arguments regarding Japan don't hold a lot of weight with John [35:26] Money flows to its highest use, regardless of the Fed Website: www.VentureAllianceMastermind.com www.RealClearMarkets.com
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Dec 19, 2019 • 31min

1350: When They Come For You with David Kirby

What can you do when the government comes and seizes your assets? Jason Hartman and David Kirby, investigative journalist and author who was a regular contributor to The New York Times, Huffington Post and TakePart, and author of the new book When They Come For You, look into the practice of asset forfeiture, both civil and criminal. The two search for answers to the question of what regular citizens can do about the problem, as well as which states are really leading the charge in protecting their citizens. Key Takeaways: [1:40] Police departments have become the modern day debtors prison [6:40] The issue of debtors prison goes far beyond just the person who's incarcerated [10:10] The egregious action of civil forfeiture [17:31] What we can do about asset forfeiture [20:40] Nebraska and New Mexico now have no asset forfeiture and 15 states now require a criminal conviction Website: www.DavidKirbyAuthor.com www.JasonHartman.com/Properties
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Dec 18, 2019 • 23min

1349: Paul Volcker Breaking Inflation & When Will the Recession Come?

Jason Hartman starts today's show examining a PBS News Hour story about the legacy of Paul Volcker. As you know, Volcker passed away recently, but the impact he had on multiple presidents still resounds. Then Jason talks with Rabbi Evan Moffic about where we might be in the business cycle as we continue moving along in the longest economic recovery in recent history. Key Takeaways: [5:47] PBS News Hour story on Paul Volcker [9:10] Reagan's business plan was to put the Soviet Union out of business, and running up the deficit didn't cause the inflation everyone expected [16:42] The next recession will not be real estate led [19:39] The recovery didn't hit "par" from the Great Recession until 2013, so it's not quite so surprising we haven't had a recession in a decade Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties Remembering former Fed chair and economic giant Paul Volcker
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Dec 17, 2019 • 27min

1348: Property Profile, Wage Growth & Labor Participation Rate

Jason Hartman starts today's episode from the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscane, FL. He has created a new ratio for you to think about that can be put alongside the Rent-to-Value Ratio and all the other ones Jason has coined. Then he explores the concept of the unemployment rate versus the labor participation rate, the differences between them and what that means. Then investment counselor Adam joins Jason to discuss a property in Mobile, AL and also to look at the growing wages in specialized blue collar jobs. The two explore how this will impact real estate values and what it could mean to 4 year colleges. Key Takeaways: [5:06] Jason's newest ratio [8:52] Unemployment Rate vs Labor Participation Rate [13:32] The discouraged worker skews unemployment stats [15:02] A property profile in Mobile, AL [18:56] Blue collar wages are enticing people away from 4 year colleges [24:28] How rising blue college wages rising could impact real estate and the cost of repairs to our investment properties Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties The Unemployment Rate and the Labor Force Participation Rate Compared in One Minute Is the Unemployment Rate Lying to You?
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Dec 16, 2019 • 31min

1347: Mortgage Market, Home Flipping & Inventory Levels with Chris Mason

Jason Hartman starts today's show discussing the level of home flipping that's in the market right now. We're at a 7 year low, which means something in the marketplace today. It's important to accept today's landscape and figure out ways to invest in spite of that. Then Jason talks with Chris Mason, mortgage broker, about what is happening in the mortgage market today, lending standards, and whether we're in danger of seeing another bubble burst. Key Takeaways: [2:47] Home flipping isn't what it used to be, reaching a 7 year low [8:02] We need to accept reality that inventory is tight and properties are more expensive [11:25] The magic 2 words for a landlord Chris Mason Interview: [15:26] What increased loan limits mean for the mortgage market [19:23] Are FICO scores really a good criteria for borrowers? [22:16] Are financing rules getting too liberal again? [26:15] Are interest only loans still available? Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties www.EastBayMortgageBroker.com

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