

Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
Jason Hartman
Become an EMPOWERED INVESTOR. Survive and thrive in today's economy! With over 2,000 episodes in this Monday, Wednesday, Friday podcast, business and investment expert Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Steve Forbes (Freedom Manifesto), Tomas Sowell (Housing Boom and Bust), Noam Chomsky (Manufacturing Consent), Jenny Craig (Health & Fitness CEO), Jim Cramer (Mad Money), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Todd Akin (Former US Congressman), William D. Cohan ( The Price of Silence, The Last Tycoon, & House of Cards), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Daniel Pink (National Geographic).
Starting with very little, Jason, while still in college at the age of 19, embarked on a career in real estate while brokering properties for clients, he was investing in his own portfolio along the way. Through creativity, persistence and hard work, he soon joined the ranks of the top one-percent of Realtors in the U.S. and in quick succession; earned a number of prestigious industry awards and became a young multi-millionaire.
Jason purchased a Southern California real estate brokerage firm which he expanded dramatically and was later acquired by Coldwell Banker. He combined his dedication and business talents to become a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, author, and media personality. Over the years he developed his Complete Solution for Real Estate Investors™ where his innovative firm educates and assists investors in acquiring prudent investments nationwide for their portfolio. Jason's highly sought after educational events, speaking engagements, and his ultra-hot "Creating Wealth Podcast" inspire and empower hundreds of thousands of people in 189 countries worldwide.
Additional guests featured on the Creating Wealth podcast include Robert Kiyosaki (RIch Dad Poor Dad), Matthew Quirk (The 500 & The Directive), Eve Wright (Life at the Speed of Passion), John Lawrence Allen (Make Wall Street Pay You Back), Jerry Robinson (Bankruptcy in Our Nation), Peter Zeihan (The Accidental Superpower), David Crowe (National Association of Homebuilders NAHB), Consuelo Mack (PBS - Wealth Track), Sean Haugh (Libertarian Candidate for the US Senate), Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing), Charles Goyette (Ron Paul's America Show), Chris Martenson (Crash Course), Matt Theriault (Epic Real Estate Investing), Christopher Barnatt (The Future of 3D Printing), Zac Bissonnette (Good Advice From Bad People), Rich Karlgaard (Forbes Magazine).
Chris Mayer (Agora Financial), Craig R. Smith (The Great Withdrawal), Po Bronson (The Science of Winning & Losing), Jim Stossel (Why Government Fails), John McAfee (Founder of McAfee Anti-Virus Software) Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogeys, and Bears), Nick Bilton (Hatching Twitter), Tom Kreautler (The Money Pit), Doug Brunt (Ghosts of Manhattan), Catherine McBreen (Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass it On), Les Leopold (How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour), Robert Greene (Mastery, Power, & Seduction), Byron Dorgan (Gridlock), Dennis Miller (Retirement Reboot), George Gilder (Knowledge & Power), Jed Kolko (Tulia), Dr. Judith Wright (The Soft Addiction Solution), Richard Duncan (The New Depression), Dave Krieger (Clouded Titles), Bill Ayers (Confessions of an American Dissident), Dr. H. Woody Block (American Gridlock), Steven Kotler (Abundance), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Greg Farrell (Crash of the Titans), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China), Ken Gronbach (The Age Curve), Amity Shlaes (The Forgotten Man), Roger Lowenstein (The End of Wall Street), Jay Elliot (The Steve Jobs Way), Richard Duncan (The Dollar Crisis & The Corruption of Capitalism), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), and Steve Slaunwhite (The Wealthy Freelancer).
A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Episodes' where alternative topics of interest are explored every tenth episode. This provides a diverse mix of programming exploring issues and influential authors like John Gray (Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus), Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior), Dr. Denis Waitley (The Psychology of Winning, The Seeds of Greatness), Lori Ann LaRocco (Opportunity Knocking), Mark Divine (Seal Fit: Way of the SEAL), Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler (The Power of Belief), Dr. Kelly McGonigal (The Willpower Instinct), Doug Conant (Touch Points), Jared Diamond (The World Until Yesterday), Dr. Bob Wright (The Science of Spectacular Living), Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Successful Soul), Sonia Arrison (The Coming Age of Longevity), Dr. David Rock (Your Brain at Work), Gay Hendricks (Relationship Enhancement), Hannah Holmes (Quirk), Dr. Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages), David Farrow (Millionaire Memory), and David Allen (Getting Things Done),
Topics explored at depth on Creating Wealth include investing, income properties, property investing, investment strategies, loan modifications, market predictions, mortgage modifications, online marketing, real estate, rental property investing, subprime mortgage crisis, 401K, retirement, Alibaba.com, alternative currencies, alternative energy, ROI, cash flow, American economy, appreciation, arbitrage, Arkansas housing market, artificial intelligence, asset allocation, Atlanta Georgia, income property investing, attorneys, Australian mining, Austin real estate, baby boom generation, baby boomers, banking, bank loans, bankruptcies, Belize, Ben Bernanke, billionaires, bonds, book reviews, boom bust cycles, Boston, brand management, branding, Brookings Institution, Breton Woods, BP, British Petroleum, bubble markets, building wealth, business cycles, business psychology, business travelers, California, California Department of Insurance, CDI, California real estate, capital gains tax, Case-Shiller, Casey Research, cash flow, central banks, certificates of deposit, Chicago, Chicago real estate, China, college tuition, Colorado, commercial investing, commodities, commodity pricing, compound interest, conversions, CPI, Consumer Price Index, Dallas, dark pools, debt ceiling, debt crisis, debt-financed spending, deflation, Detroit, Detroit real estate, digital money, distressed properties, down payment, email marketing, estate tax, high cash flow, home equity, home financing, Indiana, Indianapolis, interest rates, jobless recovery, Kansas City, leverage, libertarian, Little Rock, maintenance warranty, management fees, Manhattan, marketing, Memphis, Miami, Michigan, mircopreneur, middle class, millennials, millionaire, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, MLS, mobile banking, monetary policy, money market fund, negative equity, new home construction, New Orleans, New York, New York City, North Carolina, Ohio, oil, oil prediction, overpriced markets, packaged commodities, passive income, passive investor, payroll tax, pension, pension funds, pension plans, Platinum Properties, positive cash-flow, price stability, price of gold, price volatility, private money lending, pro forma, property appraisal, property value, real estate arbitrage, real estate tax, rent, rental, renovated homes, rental homes, rental income, rental insurance, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, single-family homes, social marketing, social media, Swiss Franc, Swiss National Bank, Tampa, tax, tax laws, tax bracket, tax lien, taxes, tenant, tenant eviction, Tennessee, Texas, treasury reports, unemployment, unfriendly markets, US housing market, venture capital, volatility, Warren Buffet, Washington, wealth management, whistleblowers, world economy, Zero Hedge.
Additional topics explored on the Creating Wealth podcast include Bitcoin, digital currencies, corporate tax inversions, crowdfunding, inflation, the Federal Reserve, student loan debt, monetary policy, economic challenges facing generation Y, solar energy, 3D printing, medical technology, US dollar, currency exchange, plunging bond rates, personal and commercial bankruptcy, the cost of a college education, digital banking, the American dream, capital gains taxes, asset protection, gold and silver, commodities markets, precious metals, investing tips, structural and personal unemployment, bank regulations, regulatory reform, emerging markets, shadow banking, social media, derivatives, mobile commerce, government regulation, housing market, identity theft, cyber currencies, mortgage lenders, investment properties, VA loans, gold standard, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, online auctions, landlord tenant conflicts, tax lien investing, tax law, retirement, contract law, stagflation, home loans, real estate scams, renters, reverse mortgages, foreclosures, euro, European Union, ECB, European Central Bank, the US housing market, micro lending, online security, cyber security, online banking, digital banking, outsourcing, online shopping, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, JP Morgan, short sales, austerity, forex, monetary systems, budget surplus, budget deficits, tax cuts, solar energy, consumer debt, consumer price index, property investing, high frequency trading, interest rates, college tuition, cashless societies, credit card debt, credit monitoring, credit ratings, currency trading, refinancing, federal stimulus, financial independence, financial planning, financial literacy, economic growth, economic development, Wall Street, IPO, IRS, Internal Revenue Service, IMF, International Monetary Fund, mobile banking, Elliot Wave theory, free trade, underwater homeowners, foreign investing, oil prices, entrepreneurship, Equifax, federal budget, Keynes, Keynesian, fiat currency, financial scams, global economy, gold standard, income tax, and foreign investment.
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Starting with very little, Jason, while still in college at the age of 19, embarked on a career in real estate while brokering properties for clients, he was investing in his own portfolio along the way. Through creativity, persistence and hard work, he soon joined the ranks of the top one-percent of Realtors in the U.S. and in quick succession; earned a number of prestigious industry awards and became a young multi-millionaire.
Jason purchased a Southern California real estate brokerage firm which he expanded dramatically and was later acquired by Coldwell Banker. He combined his dedication and business talents to become a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, author, and media personality. Over the years he developed his Complete Solution for Real Estate Investors™ where his innovative firm educates and assists investors in acquiring prudent investments nationwide for their portfolio. Jason's highly sought after educational events, speaking engagements, and his ultra-hot "Creating Wealth Podcast" inspire and empower hundreds of thousands of people in 189 countries worldwide.
Additional guests featured on the Creating Wealth podcast include Robert Kiyosaki (RIch Dad Poor Dad), Matthew Quirk (The 500 & The Directive), Eve Wright (Life at the Speed of Passion), John Lawrence Allen (Make Wall Street Pay You Back), Jerry Robinson (Bankruptcy in Our Nation), Peter Zeihan (The Accidental Superpower), David Crowe (National Association of Homebuilders NAHB), Consuelo Mack (PBS - Wealth Track), Sean Haugh (Libertarian Candidate for the US Senate), Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing), Charles Goyette (Ron Paul's America Show), Chris Martenson (Crash Course), Matt Theriault (Epic Real Estate Investing), Christopher Barnatt (The Future of 3D Printing), Zac Bissonnette (Good Advice From Bad People), Rich Karlgaard (Forbes Magazine).
Chris Mayer (Agora Financial), Craig R. Smith (The Great Withdrawal), Po Bronson (The Science of Winning & Losing), Jim Stossel (Why Government Fails), John McAfee (Founder of McAfee Anti-Virus Software) Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogeys, and Bears), Nick Bilton (Hatching Twitter), Tom Kreautler (The Money Pit), Doug Brunt (Ghosts of Manhattan), Catherine McBreen (Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass it On), Les Leopold (How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour), Robert Greene (Mastery, Power, & Seduction), Byron Dorgan (Gridlock), Dennis Miller (Retirement Reboot), George Gilder (Knowledge & Power), Jed Kolko (Tulia), Dr. Judith Wright (The Soft Addiction Solution), Richard Duncan (The New Depression), Dave Krieger (Clouded Titles), Bill Ayers (Confessions of an American Dissident), Dr. H. Woody Block (American Gridlock), Steven Kotler (Abundance), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Greg Farrell (Crash of the Titans), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China), Ken Gronbach (The Age Curve), Amity Shlaes (The Forgotten Man), Roger Lowenstein (The End of Wall Street), Jay Elliot (The Steve Jobs Way), Richard Duncan (The Dollar Crisis & The Corruption of Capitalism), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), and Steve Slaunwhite (The Wealthy Freelancer).
A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Episodes' where alternative topics of interest are explored every tenth episode. This provides a diverse mix of programming exploring issues and influential authors like John Gray (Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus), Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior), Dr. Denis Waitley (The Psychology of Winning, The Seeds of Greatness), Lori Ann LaRocco (Opportunity Knocking), Mark Divine (Seal Fit: Way of the SEAL), Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler (The Power of Belief), Dr. Kelly McGonigal (The Willpower Instinct), Doug Conant (Touch Points), Jared Diamond (The World Until Yesterday), Dr. Bob Wright (The Science of Spectacular Living), Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Successful Soul), Sonia Arrison (The Coming Age of Longevity), Dr. David Rock (Your Brain at Work), Gay Hendricks (Relationship Enhancement), Hannah Holmes (Quirk), Dr. Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages), David Farrow (Millionaire Memory), and David Allen (Getting Things Done),
Topics explored at depth on Creating Wealth include investing, income properties, property investing, investment strategies, loan modifications, market predictions, mortgage modifications, online marketing, real estate, rental property investing, subprime mortgage crisis, 401K, retirement, Alibaba.com, alternative currencies, alternative energy, ROI, cash flow, American economy, appreciation, arbitrage, Arkansas housing market, artificial intelligence, asset allocation, Atlanta Georgia, income property investing, attorneys, Australian mining, Austin real estate, baby boom generation, baby boomers, banking, bank loans, bankruptcies, Belize, Ben Bernanke, billionaires, bonds, book reviews, boom bust cycles, Boston, brand management, branding, Brookings Institution, Breton Woods, BP, British Petroleum, bubble markets, building wealth, business cycles, business psychology, business travelers, California, California Department of Insurance, CDI, California real estate, capital gains tax, Case-Shiller, Casey Research, cash flow, central banks, certificates of deposit, Chicago, Chicago real estate, China, college tuition, Colorado, commercial investing, commodities, commodity pricing, compound interest, conversions, CPI, Consumer Price Index, Dallas, dark pools, debt ceiling, debt crisis, debt-financed spending, deflation, Detroit, Detroit real estate, digital money, distressed properties, down payment, email marketing, estate tax, high cash flow, home equity, home financing, Indiana, Indianapolis, interest rates, jobless recovery, Kansas City, leverage, libertarian, Little Rock, maintenance warranty, management fees, Manhattan, marketing, Memphis, Miami, Michigan, mircopreneur, middle class, millennials, millionaire, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, MLS, mobile banking, monetary policy, money market fund, negative equity, new home construction, New Orleans, New York, New York City, North Carolina, Ohio, oil, oil prediction, overpriced markets, packaged commodities, passive income, passive investor, payroll tax, pension, pension funds, pension plans, Platinum Properties, positive cash-flow, price stability, price of gold, price volatility, private money lending, pro forma, property appraisal, property value, real estate arbitrage, real estate tax, rent, rental, renovated homes, rental homes, rental income, rental insurance, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, single-family homes, social marketing, social media, Swiss Franc, Swiss National Bank, Tampa, tax, tax laws, tax bracket, tax lien, taxes, tenant, tenant eviction, Tennessee, Texas, treasury reports, unemployment, unfriendly markets, US housing market, venture capital, volatility, Warren Buffet, Washington, wealth management, whistleblowers, world economy, Zero Hedge.
Additional topics explored on the Creating Wealth podcast include Bitcoin, digital currencies, corporate tax inversions, crowdfunding, inflation, the Federal Reserve, student loan debt, monetary policy, economic challenges facing generation Y, solar energy, 3D printing, medical technology, US dollar, currency exchange, plunging bond rates, personal and commercial bankruptcy, the cost of a college education, digital banking, the American dream, capital gains taxes, asset protection, gold and silver, commodities markets, precious metals, investing tips, structural and personal unemployment, bank regulations, regulatory reform, emerging markets, shadow banking, social media, derivatives, mobile commerce, government regulation, housing market, identity theft, cyber currencies, mortgage lenders, investment properties, VA loans, gold standard, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, online auctions, landlord tenant conflicts, tax lien investing, tax law, retirement, contract law, stagflation, home loans, real estate scams, renters, reverse mortgages, foreclosures, euro, European Union, ECB, European Central Bank, the US housing market, micro lending, online security, cyber security, online banking, digital banking, outsourcing, online shopping, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, JP Morgan, short sales, austerity, forex, monetary systems, budget surplus, budget deficits, tax cuts, solar energy, consumer debt, consumer price index, property investing, high frequency trading, interest rates, college tuition, cashless societies, credit card debt, credit monitoring, credit ratings, currency trading, refinancing, federal stimulus, financial independence, financial planning, financial literacy, economic growth, economic development, Wall Street, IPO, IRS, Internal Revenue Service, IMF, International Monetary Fund, mobile banking, Elliot Wave theory, free trade, underwater homeowners, foreign investing, oil prices, entrepreneurship, Equifax, federal budget, Keynes, Keynesian, fiat currency, financial scams, global economy, gold standard, income tax, and foreign investment.
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Nov 16, 2019 • 26min
1326 FBF: Indianapolis Market Profile, Long Term Tenants & Travel Hacks
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 983, originally published in April 2018. Jason Hartman takes a victorious look at a recent Wall Street Journal story declaring that more people are viewing renting as a long-term solution to their housing situation. That is FANTASTIC news for landlords, and will put the upward pressure on rent that every investor wants. Jason also gives a few travel hacks for going on a trip to multiple climates, and includes another market profile from producer Adam, this time on the Indianapolis market. Key Takeaways: [2:25] The next decade of being a landlord is going to be amazing [7:05] More and more people are seeing renting as a long term housing solution [10:56] Jason's travel hacking tips for going on a multi-dimensional weather trip [14:57] Indianapolis Market Profile Website: www.JasonHartman.com

Nov 14, 2019 • 40min
1325: Senior Housing Investing, Appreciation & a Fed Induced Bubble with Ali Wolf
Jason Hartman and Rabbi Evan Moffic start off today's show discussing the major issue of senior housing. It's quite possible that it's been overbuilt and Jason and Evan discuss how you as an investor can take advantage of the aging at home trend. Then we have a second part of Jason's extended interview with Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research at Meyers Research, LLC., about wage growth, inflation, home appreciation and why interest rates have created some of the bubble that we find ourselves in. Key Takeaways: [4:27] Senior housing may have been way overbuilt [10:45] One of the biggest miscalculations with senior housing was that they thought 65 would remain "old" [13:04] The way to take advantage, as an investor, of the increase in elderly people staying in homes then make sure you're including single story properties in your portfolio [18:41] Jason's prediction on the future of Uber/Lyft/etc drivers Ali Wolf Interview: [20:26] Collective wage growth since 2015 is 13%, but inflation and home prices have gone up 25%, causing a widening gap [24:51] Appreciation has slowed in most markets to the 2-3% range [29:16] The only 2 markets that have seen have a lot of growth in sales in the past 2 years are Indianapolis and Phoenix [32:01] Ali thinks the next downturn could be caused by a "Fed Induced Bubble" Website: www.MeyersResearchLLC.com www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Nov 13, 2019 • 32min
1324: Changes for National Association of Realtors & Prosperity in The Age of Decline by Brian Beaulieu, ITR Economics CEO
Jason Hartman talks with Brian Beaulieu, author of Prosperity in the Age of Decline and CEO of ITR Economics, about what's really going on in our economy right now. It's not as doom and gloom as some people have made it out to be, and it wasn't so a few years back. Brian explains what indicators you should really be paying attention to and what's coming up in 2020 as well. Key Takeaways: [3:45] We have a duty to hold people accountable and not accept bad behavior [5:11] Big happenings with the NAR that's going to change the market [10:37] A testimonial that didn't seem like one to start Brian Beaulieu Interview: [15:52] What is the next cycle going to be? [19:05] The G7 leading indicator is something you should be watching [23:34] The peculiarity of the trade tariffs that have been imposed [26:44] Globalization is under severe negative pressure Website: www.ITREconomics.com

Nov 12, 2019 • 32min
1323: Gentrification Controversy & Opportunity Zones Eric Willett, RCLCO Real Estate Advisors
You've been hearing for a while about how Jason's not a huge fan of Opportunity Zones, worried that they're overhyped. Well, today Jason Hartman talks with Eric Willett, Vice President at RCLCO, about what aspects of Opportunity Zones might be superfluous and how the real estate industry is reacting to the investment opportunity. Key Takeaways: [5:53] We still have no idea the impact/ramifications of Opportunity Zones, but we're already seeing gentrification coming from it [9:15] One of the big criticisms about Opportunity Zones is that many of them no longer need the designation due to investments that have already occurred [13:09] The unintended consequences of Opportunity Zones [17:27] How the gentrification index works [22:57] The current state of multifamily housing Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties www.RCLCO.com

Nov 11, 2019 • 34min
1322: Due Diligence, New Mortgage Models & Thank You to Our Veterans
On this Veterans Day, Jason Hartman and Adam start today's episode discussing the history of the holiday, the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and, most important to real estate, the importance of due diligence (and the importance of questioning your own due diligence). Then Jason talks with Patrick Boyaggi, CEO and co-founder of Own Up. Patrick and his company have a new mortgage model that can avoid hard credit inquiries that might aid investors looking for a loan but worried about their credit score. Key Takeaways: [5:50] Jason's previous experiences at the Berlin Wall [11:16] Advice on what to do after you do your due diligence on a property [17:11] Near death experience and a criminals attempt to exploit it Patrick Boyaggi Interview: [21:46] Can rates stay low? [26:24] Using Patrick's mortgage product doesn't give your credit a hard hit, how do they manage that? [30:59] The impact of soft inquiries on your credit score Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties www.OwnUp.com

Nov 8, 2019 • 34min
1321 FBF: Ron Paul on Liberty, Market Distortion, Inflation & Currency Manipulation
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 913, originally published in November 2017. Jason Hartman starts off the show talking with Elisabeth Embry about how she makes her 5-year plans, and why it's important. 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: [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 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.RonPaulLibertyReport.com

Nov 7, 2019 • 34min
1320: Housing Scarcity & Fake News, Stonewalled, The Smear by Sharyl Attkisson
Before launching into his off-topic 10th episode show, Jason Hartman takes a minute to discuss a topic of real estate interest: the lack of homes available to homebuyers with a price point below $250,000. Then Jason talks with Sharyl Attkisson, host of Sinclair Sundays, former CBS anchor and author of Stonewalled: My Fight for Truth Against the Forces of Obstruction, Intimidation, and Harassment in Obama's Washington, about today's atmosphere of fake news, online bullying and defamation, and how we can possibly combat them. Key Takeaways: [4:17] Homes below 250k are starting to become extinct Sharyl Attkisson Interview: [9:50] With just a few Twitter accounts, smear operators can start an entire movement [14:32] How do we reconcile a free but credible press when there are so many anonymous sources today? [20:44] Journalists use to keep their political opinions to themselves, but now they're almost rewarded for it [25:51] What should we make of the big tech companies censorship? Website: www.SharylAttkisson.com www.GAB.com www.FullMeasure.news

Nov 6, 2019 • 37min
1319: Controlling Investments, Personality vs Character & 3rd World States
Jason Hartman reiterates the importance of Commandment #3 to start off today's episode: Thou Shalt Maintain Control!!! At his mastermind event he was pitched a syndication deal that reminded him how you can invest in deals that could make money but still come out behind when you compare it to other possibilites. While discussing investing in funds/syndications, he also delves into the principal of character vs personality. When you're investing, it's important to look past most of the personality and focus on character or you could end up looking at a horrible result. Key Takeaways: [4:37] A syndication deal Jason recently was pitched [7:01] You shouldn't be happy just because you made some money. [9:50] The Personality Ethic vs the Character Ethic [18:35] Is California a 3rd World State? [24:13] Why you should care about California's demise even if you don't live in that state or even country [32:14] The people in charge are distracting us so they can do what they want behind the scenes Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Ask www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Nov 5, 2019 • 31min
1318: Important Economic Indicators, Wage Growth & Value of Mastermind Groups
Jason Hartman starts today's show discussing the importance of finding a group that brings out the best you possible. Sometimes that can cost a lot of money, sometimes it doesn't. Then Jason explores another story that illustrates the importance of Commandment #3. Then Jason talks with Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research at Meyers Research, LLC. Ali and Jason explore which indicators are important and which ones are just smoke and mirrors when you're examining housing markets and markets in general. No surprise, some of the big ones you hear about in the news aren't the most helpful. Key Takeaways: [4:24] The value of a network [6:44] Jason's gotten back into Tabatta Pro [10:15] Under Armour is coming under investigation Ali Wolf Interview: [17:30] What indicators you should pay attention to and which you should ignore as an investor [20:19] Wages in the US are going up, but wage growth minus inflation still doesn't give people a big enough raise to keep up [24:58] Even with the bad things that are happening we're still in positive growth Websites: www.MeyersResearchLLC.com www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Nov 4, 2019 • 36min
1317: Housing v Shelter, Portfolio Evaluations & Avoiding Manias
Jason Hartman and Investment Counselor Doug take a look at the danger of manias, especially when it comes to investing in startup companies (like WeWork). It's easy to get caught up in rising valuations and the like, but it's also easy to lose a whole lot doing so. Jason and Doug then discuss the Wealth Simulation exercise that was held at Profits in Paradise, including lessons learned about the method of building your portfolio that will set you up for the greatest wealth. Key Takeaways: [4:22] WeWork is a great example of why you should follow Commandment 21: Thou Shalt Avoid Manias [9:17] Don't fall for the company line of how they're going to change the world. Voluntary exchange with a company changes the world on its own [12:24] Don't be fooled by the resume or the amount of money that's being pumped into a company when making investment decisions [13:57] Blogcast: Housing vs Shelter [21:22] How the Wealth Simulation exercise worked [25:23] One of the top strategies in the wealth simulation game was a mixture of linear and hybrid markets so you could take advantage of cash flow and appreciation [31:35] You don't have to have too many properties before you're at the point where you're dealing with the law of large numbers Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties


