Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman

In this episode, recorded in beautiful Warsaw Poland, Jason shares an equal amount of current real estate markets stats and his origin story of starting out as a young real estate agent in California. He reminisces about the days when first-time home buyers were a-plenty and basks in the current environment in which they are staying in the rental market. He also introduces a new contest to elicit your questions about real estate investing. Key Takeaways: [03:18] Jason is an expert in real estate investing and packing for travel. [05:17] Jason annotates a CNBC video clip of current real estate market stats. [13:31] Many first-time buyers are staying in the rental market. [19:54] The Airpods contest was so successful Jason is launching the Amazon Echo contest on its heels. [22:51] Mike asks about Jason's favorable and unfavorable deals. [31:09] Everybody would love to buy real estate with no money down. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Be Your Bank Venture Alliance Mastermind Hartman Education/Contest Pip Group Tax Lien & Deed Investing Scam Ep. #417

Originally aired on CW 434. Host, Jason Hartman, uses today's Creating Wealth Show to raise some of the issues featured in recent articles in both Forbes magazine and the Orange County Register. Following that, he gives his own opinions on topic areas such as individual organizations' changing motives and the true key to successful real estate investment, regardless of where in the world you're looking to invest.

Jason welcomes Venture Alliance Mastermind member Darlene Root back to the show. Darlene has become a broker for people who want to be a hand's off or passive income investor. She describes the creative financing option known as the secondary, wrapped mortgage (it's like a wonton with a high-interest rate). Jason isn't convinced that this type of complex, lot's of involved parties mortgage is a match for his valued clients. Key Takeaways: [02:39] Darlene describes a Sexy Secure Second Wrap Mortgage. [12:02] Income property investors are able to offer a wrap mortgage. [14:31] Why Jason doesn't think second mortgages are sexy or smart. [18:55] How this option differs from a normal wrap mortgage. [24:07] The complexities involved with these types of deals make them more trouble than they are worth. [28:33] Financial friends are friends with benefits plus, you can trust them. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind Contact Darlene at [email protected]

n this 10th episode show, Jason goes off topic but not far off topic as he welcomes Melissa Francis of FOX News and FOX Business to the podcast. Jason & Melissa discuss the disempowerment of the American people through handouts, how the Democrats are now the wealthiest people in government and Melissa's new book, Lessons from the Prairie: The Surprising Secrets to Happiness, Success and Sometimes Just Survival I Learned on America's Favorite Show. Jason is wrapping up the Apple Airpod contest this week. If you would still like to send in your question to be included in the drawing visit JasonHartman.com/contest. Key Takeaways: [02:35] Lower your tax burden and your cost of living. [05:30] The Apple Airpod contest will end after this week so submit your questions now. [07:26] Jesse wants to know what Jason thinks about mobile homes as rentals? [16:49] Unlike the US, Luxembourg has a National Housing Market. Melissa Francis Guest Interview: [21:30] Melissa was an actress until she turned 18 when she went to study Economics at Harvard. [30:32] Hand-outs disempower the people you are giving them to. [33:34] Is government the answer or is the government the problem? Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Apple Airpod Contest Venture Alliance Mastermind Deals on Wheels by Lonnie Scruggs Be Your Bank The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith Melissa Francis Official @MelissaAFrancis on Twitter Lessons from the Prairie: The Surprising Secrets to Happiness, Success & (Just Survival) I Learned on America's Favorite Show Fox News HQ

Jason Hartman guides you through his process for how to read a property Pro Forma. Key Takeaways: (0:50) Jason introduces Episode #405 (4:07) Jason plays a video on how to read a property pro forma (16:56) Jason discusses the extremely important financial indicators section (24:57) Find out more at www.jasonhartman.com! Links: www.jasonhartman.com

Captain Gary Pinkerton joins Jason to share his story of how investing in income property gave him financial freedom and he describes how he used a life insurance policy to fund his investments. Later in the show, Jason and Gary answer listener questions about self-management, markets and taxes received as part of the Apple Airpod contest. Submit your comments and questions now to be entered in the contest which runs through next week. Key Takeaways: [01:59] A few things you probably didn't know about submarines. [05:09] Gary shares the most important lessons he has learned about income property investing. [08:50] Leveraging prudent debt and getting credit for the appreciation is a 20% ROI. [12:47] Gary wanted to go to work and make money on his own terms. [16:51] Increase the efficiency of your properties by funding them in a different way. [23:26] Looking at the benefits of using a life insurance policy to fund your investments. [29:00] Self-managing income properties may give your tenants a better experience so they inhabit your property longer. [32:23] Juan wants to know how to find the best property management company and how to set up his tax structure. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Airpod Contest Property Tracker Be Your Bank

Jason and Keri start things off by answering a client's question submitted as part of the Airpod contest and then warn against working with companies who do not require inspections and only deal in cash. During the guest interview, Jason asks James Ledbetter about his books One Nation Under Gold and The Great Depression: A Diary. James Ledbetter is the Founding Editor of Slate's financial site, Big Money, Editor of Inc. Magazine and a contributor to Reuters and Time. Key Takeaways: [03:29] Captain Gary Pinkerton asks how to know if the person you are doing business with has bad intentions. [06:37] Red flags to watch out for when making cash deals and dealing with new providers. [14:46] It's common for lower-end properties to sell for cash. [16:04] Gary shares a kind word about working with Jason. [18:28] Hawaii could be the location of the next Creating Wealth Seminar. James Ledbetter Guest Interview: [20:27] One Nation Under Gold tells of America's obsession with gold. [22:10] The Bretton Wood system fixed the value of the dollar to gold. [24:01] Operation 'Goldfinger' was the Johnson administration's attempt at finding more gold. [29:57] Why do people believe in using gold as a measuring stick? [34:16] Learning from the past, The Great Depression: A Diary depicts how people made it through the financial disaster. [36:24] The 500 fastest growing companies will be featured in Inc.'s September issue. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Airpod Contest Entry Venture Alliance Mastermind One Nation Under Gold Inc. Magazine

In this particular episode of Creating Wealth, Jason Hartman is his own guest as he remedies an issue from an earlier episode of the show. Available here is a chance to hear his take on the Eight Financial Rules That Apply to Everyone and Their Money, as listed by Business Insider, and a few of his own Commandments. In the second half of the show, Jason finds out about the changing demographics of the United States and questions the consequences on real estate investing, as well as putting some figures and statistics to the eternal question, 'Can money make you happy?'

On today's podcast, Jason answers the question "how much money should new investors have for a down payment and in reserve when investing in a property" and he uses a popular joke as a metaphor to explain the relativity of the real estate market. He explains why human psychology always lags the reals estate market, why raising the minimum wage will only end up hurting the poor and he encourages listeners to leave their questions and comments for a chance to win a pair of Apple Airpods. Key Takeaways: [04:50] 'Compared to what?' is the question to ask when looking for an opportunity for your money. [06:57] The concepts of comparison, scarcity and price discovery. [10:33] Jason makes the article, Marathon Runner Escapes 2 Bears a metaphor about investments. [16:08] The minimum wage argument doesn't make any sense when you consider inflation. [21:51] What is the minimum down payment and reserve fund amount for a new investor? [24:41] A listener question about what to do with his down payment when no are so few properties are available to purchase. [32:56] Jason's thoughts on a mobile home park as an asset class. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind Marathon Runner Escapes 2 Bears by Rob Quinn

In between activities during the Oklahoma City JHU Live event is a great time to record a podcast with new income property investors. David & Gina Nelson share their story of the life-changing decisions that led to investing in real estate with Jason. David & Gina recognized staying in their corporate positions and only investing in the stock market wouldn't get them where they wanted to be in life. They convey their appreciation for the transparency and support they have received from the Jason Hartman Investment Counselors and share their advice on how you too can have the diversified financial future you deserve. Key Takeaways: [01:40] David & Gina wanted to take control of their lives and build their wealth by investing in income properties. [06:15] You are never too old or too young to start investing in your future and real estate. [09:20] The portfolio builder game is a great way to find out what type of investor you are. [12:03] The Nelson's plan to retire next year and use income property as their wealth vehicle. [16:59] The value in understanding the linear, hybrid and cyclical markets. [20:43] David & Gina recommend finding a mentor and listening to podcasts to educate yourself. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind

Jason talks with Sara about the Meet the Masters weekend event. Next, Jason interviews Ken Wilson. Ken Wilson is President of the Appraisal Institute. He joins the show to discuss what the Appraisal Institute has done to help appraisers analyze market trends and value. The topic then shifts to real estate, where Wilson explain different market types and how one can analyze market cycles.

Part 2 of Jason's interview with Richard Duncan includes information about the what Richard believes will happen if the government doesn't continue to intervene in keeping the global bubble afloat, how the government can get back to the black and why we are at a unique time in economic history. Richard Duncan is Chief Economist at Black Horse Asset Management, the author of The New Depression: The Breakdown of the Paper Money Economy and The Dollar Crisis: Causes, Consequences, Cures. His Macro Watch video series can help individuals to clearly understand how the financial system really works. Mr. Duncan previously held the position of economist for the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Key Takeaways: [03:24] Jason shares his opinion of Tesla Motors. [06:04] The Wall Street Journal Podcast featured an article about the self-driving car revolution. [09:13] Cars as a Service (CaaS) will drive down the cost of transportation. [18:38] Future episodes of the Creating Wealth Show will focus on asset inflation, self-liquidating debt and money supply versus credit supply. [24:04] The explosion in credit since the 2008 recession. Richard Duncan Guest Interview: [27:45] Once the US moved from a gold backed monetary system to paper money system the rules changed. [37:20] Who's benefited most from a globally-based economy? [40:01] The global bubble is inflated by government policy. [43:00] The combination of printing money and globalization makes this a unique time in history. [48:18] How Richard Duncan believes the US can pull itself out of debt. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Property Tracker - Updated Real Estate Tools

This week's episode is an enlightening economic conversation you don't want to miss. Jason welcomes Richard Duncan back to the show for the first of a two-part conversation about what is driving the economy and which mistakes could catapult the US into a recession. Richard Duncan is Chief Economist at Black Horse Asset Management, the author of The New Depression: The Breakdown of the Paper Money Economy and The Dollar Crisis: Causes, Consequences, Cures. His Macro Watch video series can help individuals to clearly understand how the financial system really works. Mr. Duncan previously held the position of economist for the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Key Takeaways: [02:18] Trump may have personality limitations but he will be good for the US real estate market. [06:44] Don't be part of the disappearing middle class align your interests with governments and central banks. [12:31] Last chance to sign up for the Oklahoma City Property Tour and JHU Live event! Richard Duncan Guest Interview Part 1: [15:56] Richard Duncan has a unique, insider's view of world economics and FIAT money. [20:31] In the US, when credit grows less than 2% the US goes into recession. [25:42] Creditism is the new Capitalism. [28:02] Looking back at the policies which saved the world economy in 2008. [34:00] It's a very sensitive moment in the economy as the Fed is considering reversing quantitative easing. [37:52] Globalization has changed the way the economic game is played. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind Richard Duncan Economics Richard Duncan's Macro Watch Video Blog - Use codeword 'global' for 50% off The New Depression: The Breakdown of the Paper Money Economy

Originally aired on CW 320. Jason Hartman interviews Dr. Bob Wright, co-author of Transformed! The Science of Spectacular Living and Beyond Time Management: Business with a Purpose, to talk about the science and positive results in personal transformation and finding purpose. Dr. Wright discusses identifying inner yearnings, becoming more engaged, and becoming more aware of our programming (limitations) and changing them. He explains the difference between learning and growing and how to transform our lives by rebuilding neuro pathways in the brain. He also defines the three types of happiness – hedonic, engaged and meaningful – and how to create an intimate relationship with our fears in order to transform. Dr. Wright then talks with Jason about finding deeper purpose in business, creating a more meaningful, more fulfilling experience.Dr. Robert Wright is a highly successful entrepreneur, world-class executive coach, and dynamic corporate consultant.

In this solo episode, Jason recaps the extraordinary Venture Alliance Mastermind in Chicago this past weekend and he continues to advocate for the buy and hold, long-term investment strategy of income property. It is truly the most historically-proven asset class in the world. Jason also shares pertinent real estate articles demonstrating the absolute folly of the over-priced, luxury home market and an article about the hourly wage your renters must make to afford a two bedroom home in various states in the US. Key Takeaways: [01:12] Venture Alliance Mastermind wrap-up. [04:03] $51M Foreclosure Signals Bad News for Luxury Market. [09:16] The opportunity cost of letting your money sleep. [18:51] Linear, cash-flow market real estate investors should avoid trying to time the market. [21:43] The concept of sunk cost bias influences us to stay in a bad deal. [27:39] Refi-till-you-die leverages your property so you can take advantage of inflation induced debt destruction. [29:59] Pet rent should be charged to tenants with pets. [35:16] Make ready costs can be reduced long-term by using quality paints and surfaces. [36:12] What hourly wage do you need to make to rent a two bedroom home in states around the US? Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind $51M Foreclosure Signals Bad News in Luxury Market by Gina Carey Property Tracker Real Estate Tools

Investment Counselor and Local Market Specialist Liaison, Carrie joins Jason to see if he can correctly predict the effect the rise in interest rates will have on the US economy. Jason reminds us the Feds don't directly impact mortgage rates but by directly impacting short-term rates all rates will be affected. For those of you who have income properties, the higher interest rates will put upward pressure on rents. And if you are looking for additional properties, be sure to get pre-approved for financing before the Oklahoma Property Tour and JHU Live event. Key Takeaways: [03:52] Oklahoma City has a lot of inventory available and you can see it on the upcoming property tour. [09:13] What does the spike in interest rates mean for investors? [15:27] Higher interest rates will put upward pressure on rents and lessen the concentration of wealth. [19:37] Local Market Specialists and Investment Counselors are always working in the client's best interest. [29:01] It's important to get pre-approved for financing in today's seller's market. [30:30] Jason hints about the location for the next Venture Alliance Mastermind. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Grant's Interest Rate Observer Venture Alliance Mastermind

Originally aired on CW 343. Tom Kraeutler is the President of Money Pit Media and Co-host of "The Money Pit," the nation's largest nationally syndicated home improvement radio program. He is a home improvement expert.In a rapidly improving housing market, Kraeutler discusses some home improvements we can make, which will pay for themselves in resale value. This would include upgrading home efficiency and performance.

Jason welcomes two guests to the show today. First, private lender Bill Green gets specific with available rates and financing offers available for buy and hold 30-year loans and shorter span bridge loans. He describes the differences between the options and shares and example of when each loan may be applicable for the purchase of your next property. And later in the show, Daren Blomquist returns to the podcast to give us a real estate market update and to provide some unique market data tools his company created. Supply is low and demand is high. If a property makes financial sense buy, buy, buy. Key Takeaways: [01:23] Private lenders help fill the gap between agency loans and hard-money lenders. [05:05] Bill Green explains the financing and rates available for long-term and bridge loans. Daren Blomquist Guest Interview: [17:21] Home price appreciation accelerated during the 1st quarter. [20:01] Linear markets may be morphing into hybrid markets during this period of high demand. [25:49] Technology makes geography less and less important. [27:41] Daren describes the Housing Affordability Index tool and the Pre-mover Index tool. [35:45] Income Property Investors should be wary of high appreciation markets. [37:52] Are the front lines of the real estate market backing out because they smell trouble? Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind ATTOM Data Solutions ATTOM Home Affordability Index RealtyTrac Marketing List Resource from RealtyTrac

On today's episode, Jason welcomes Investment Counselor, Oliver back to the podcast to discuss current market conditions, why it's important to attend live events and the solid foundation of linear markets. A real estate bubble might be right around the corner in expensive cyclical markets but if your portfolio includes a smart mix of linear and hybrid market properties you will ride the wave and continue to grow your wealth no matter what the economic climate. Be sure to check the Creating Wealth Show's back catalog of episodes for more information about the 10 Commandments of Successful Investing. Key Takeaways: [05:08] When new clients see the monthly cash flow their income properties create they get hungry for more properties. [07:33] An example of how to get rich on linear market properties; breaking down the benefits. [14:19] Attending live events like the Oklahoma City JHU event, Property Tours and the Venture Alliance allows you to meet like-minded investors. [17:58] Current market conditions are making property inventories tight. [23:20] Real estate investors must combine their capital with persistence to make money. [29:09] Buy and hold real estate investments are still on good solid ground with good rent to value ratios. [31:02] Expensive new construction properties act like a hybrid even in a linear market. [33:29] Jason recommends the book, Outwitting the Devil. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill

Originally aired on CW 819 When 18 out of 20 valuation sources say the S&P is radically overvalued, it might be true. Most of you know never to invest in the stock market (unless you are an insider) but just in case, Jason shares a table with some astounding estimations of how overvalued the S&P is. And a local market specialist joins us from Oklahoma City to describe the benefits of investing in the primarily new construction market there. He says that a dollar stretches further, tornadoes have moved East and it's a landlord friendly market.

Jason has left the most expensive city in the US, NYC, and is enjoying fly over state pricing once again. The meat of this episode is a recording of a Creating Wealth Live session which focuses on inflation. We all know inflation is right around the corner as it is the only way the government can get out of the current economic climate. Inflation will erode our purchasing power, our stocks, our savings and the rich will get richer. Investing in Income Property is your best weapon against the forthcoming inflationary increase. Key Takeaways: [02:54] Using a movie or Broadway play can get the attention of the political left. [06:29] Investors should align their interests with the government and the powers that be. [09:18] The Venture Alliance Mastermind in Chicago and the Oklahoma City JHU Live and Property Tour. Creating Wealth Live Clip [10:42] The 6 ways the government is likely to inflate themselves out of a mess. [12:54] Understanding inflation in all of its forms. [15:53] The political left uses the guise of compassion and the right uses the guise of fiscal responsibility. [17:57] The government imports a deflationary force. [21:53] All the bills Americans need to pay are increasing while the price of 'wants' is going down. [25:39] How does income property counteract inflation? Mentioned in This Episode: Renter's Warehouse - Get 3 free months of property management with this link. Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind Hartman Education

Client and fellow podcaster, Elisabeth Embry joins Jason to discuss the importance of coming to the live events, finding the true value of your properties and what happens when interest rates rise and inventories are low. The upcoming Venture Alliance and Oklahoma City Property Tour and Jason Hartman University Live events are a great way to meet like-minded people who are income property investors. You can share your creative ideas with Jason or any of the investment counselors at these events and there are tried and true professionals who share their real life experience on the panels. Go to JasonHartman.com/Events and sign up today. Key Takeaways: [03:13] In a booming real estate market nobody is making money if they don't have any inventory to sell. [06:48] The quality of properties lowers when property inventories are limited. [09:31] Puerto Rico, are the tax breaks worth the risk? [16:04] Zillow could be getting sued for their Zestimates. [23:14] A Trulia article states houses haven't reached the pre-recession peak. [27:14] To see properties that make sense come to the Oklahoma Property Tour and Jason Hartman University Live Event. [30:19] Will there be three rate hikes by the Federal Reserve in 2017? [35:22] Sarbanes-Oxley had very little effect on Wells Fargo thievery. [40:23] If you are a Jason Hartman client and want to contribute to a mutual project or goal contact your investment counselor. Mentioned in This Episode: Renter's Warehouse - Get 3 free months of property management with this link. Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind Hartman Education The Jetsetter Show Women Investing Network

Originally aired on CW 267. Despite the grim, doom-and-gloom events occurring in our world today, emerging technologies will make it possible to overcome challenges and bring about significant abundance. Jason Hartman interviews Steven Kotler, co-author of the book, "Abundance," also co-authored by Peter Diamandis. Steven talks about the four forces bringing about abundance, explaining how improvements and new developments in communication technology have already brought many people around the globe out of poverty by bringing more and more brilliant minds online. Medical technology advances will make it possible to diagnose illnesses and disease from home, without incurring the costs of physician and lab fees. People may soon be able to pick IBM's supercomputer Watson's brain online for free. There have been huge advancements in online education technologies.

Jason is in the big apple, New York City, for this 10th episode show. He is definitely not looking for income properties as the Hartman Risk Evaluator said there were no good rent-to-value ratios to be found there. Jason's welcomes author William Poundstone to tell us about his new book, Head in the Cloud: Why Knowing Things Still Matters When Facts are So Easy to Look Up. Mr. Poundstone is also the author of the New York Times best-selling books, Fortune's Formula: The Untold Story of Scientific Betting System that Beat the Casinos and Wall Street, Priceless: The Myth of Fair Value and How to Take Advantage of It and Gaming the Vote: Why Elections Aren't Fair and What We Can Do About it. Key Takeaways: [04:11] Income property is the 'ideal' multi-dimensional asset class but there are others. [07:28] Corporate raiders would creatively acquire a company and part it out akin to income property investors today. [12:29] The upcoming Venture Alliance Mastermind in Chicago includes an appearance by Mish Shedlock. William Poundstone Interview: [17:22] William explains the premise of his latest book, Head in the Cloud. [21:13] Having a general knowledge of baseline facts and the Dunning-Kruger effect have humbling assets. [23:38] The larger a person's vocabulary is akin to their ability to think. [27:22] How does America stack up on the map of ignorance? [29:53] Americans will vote for judges with less ethnic sounding names if they don't know the candidates. [36:01] The Kelly Formula informs a user of the optimal amount you should be putting on each bet or investment. Mentioned in This Episode: Renter's Warehouse - Get 3 free months of property management with this link. Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind Hartman Education William Poundstone

Jason and guest, Bob Filner take part in a jovial tete-a-tete about the Trump Administration, how the remiss government regulators are towards financial institutions and the reinvention of the democratic party. As the former House Committee Chairman on Veteran's Affairs, Bob Filner tackled Jamie Dimon and JP Morgan by threatening to press charges for their unethical treatment of military personnel by foreclosing on their mortgage loans. Mr. Filner was also the Mayor of San Diego and this interview comes on the heels of the release of his new book, Trumping Trump: Making Democrats Progressive Again. Key Takeaways: [03:18] Retargeting keeps people in a perpetual state of stale. [14:44] The Venture Alliance Mastermind and the Oklahoma JHU Live and Property Tour will include the micro and macro benefits to income property investing. Bob Filner Interview: [17:51] Bob Filner shares the purpose behind his book, Trumping Trump. [20:19] Will the Tobin tax discourage trading and betting on non-asset based investments? [23:13] Bob would like to rebrand the democratic party as the party of the working people. [25:11] Bob threatened Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan for foreclosing on military personnel's home while they were serving in active duty. [31:13] It is pathetic how easily you can buy justice. [32:05] Does the financial system need less or more regulation? [42:14] The problem with the Trump administration as Bob Filner sees it. [47:20] Trump's policies could have a devastating affect on the US economy. [49:16] What benefits the American worker more jobs and higher pay or low cost imported goods? Mentioned in This Episode: Renter's Warehouse - Get 3 free months of property management with this link. Jason Hartman Women's Investing Network Podcast Trumping Trump: Making Democrats Progressive Again by Bob Filner [email protected] Venture Alliance Mastermind

Originally aired on CW 536. The debt crisis in Greece is proof that Socialism doesn't work. Can you imagine camping out in front of an ATM only to be turned away? We need to be responsible. Socialism has never worked. Investing in long term, stable rental properties is the proper way to create and grow wealth. Make a decision on a material fact with us. Should the family have been notified about a stalker before they bought a house? And we go way back to the 1970's when Jimmy Carter warned that the world's oil was almost gone and the U.S. should invest in new technologies. Is the oil gone and do new energy sources have environmental sins of their own?

This episode is very telling about the current and future state of the current US economy. Jason welcomes Tempo Funding Managing Director Mike Zlotnik to the show to discuss the what factors gave rise to and will ultimately tank the economy. As listeners to this program, you know real estate is the best class to hedge against inflation but if you also invest with institutional investors it may be time to fold your hand and become your own decision maker. The Oklahoma City JHU Live event and Property Tour also includes a special panel of experts who will share their stories and answer your questions. Key Takeaways: [03:30] Yield rate and Cap rate compression defined. [08:01] After the 2008 crash the deal flow was abundant. [10:04] Institutional investors get rewarded for deploying capital, not finding the best deal. [15:04] Inflation is here and markets are softening. [20:44] Stagflation is a bizarre scenario but it is likely to happen. [29:19] Investors must prepare for the worst-case scenario. [30:51] Tempo Funding provides short and long-term hard money lending. Mentioned in This Episode: Renter's Warehouse - Get 3 free months of property management with this link. Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind Rent Control Movie Tempo Funding

Jason welcomes fellow investor and client Gary Pinkerton back to the show. Gary describes his experiences with tenant turnover, how he reduces costs by using durable replacement materials and some preventative measures he uses to ensure tenants are satisfied in his properties. Gary and Jason also discuss the benefits of two-year leases with built-in rent increases and how immersing yourself in the investor culture (by attending Venture Alliance and JHU's) can make you the best investor you can be. Visit JasonHartman.com to sign up for July's Oklahoma Property Tour and Jason Hartman University event and join the Venture Alliance to attend the upcoming Mastermind in Chicago. Key Takeaways: [02:08] Free market economics makes America is the land of abundance. [06:30] How to reduce "tenant turn" without spending a lot of money with Gary Pinkerton. [12:32] Two-year leases with built in rent increases. [14:27] Management companies commonly keep late fees much like a payday loan business. [20:09] How to minimize the cost of tenant turnover and make your property durable. [27:11] A service like Home Advisor is an inexpensive way to self-manage. [34:45] Gary will attend the Venture Alliance in Mastermind in Chicago and JHU and Property tour in Oklahoma. Mentioned in This Episode: Renter's Warehouse - Get 3 free months of property management with this link. Jason Hartman Women Investing Network (WIN) Home Advisor Real Estate Tools Property Tracker Venture Alliance Mastermind

Originally aired on CW 284. Private equity is a type of investing where you deploy capital in companies privately rather than in the public market. Here to talk about this subject with Jason Hartman is David Carey, author of King of Capital, and senior writer for "The Deal." David explains the various forms, including injecting money into companies to help them grow faster, and the most common form, a leverage buyout (LBO).

Jason welcomes William Cohan back to the show. William is a columnist for the New York Times, a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, he formerly contributed to Bloomberg View and he is the author of Why Wall Street Matters, The Last Tycoons and House of Cards. William shares his views on the Trump administration, why Donald has had a hard time draining the swamp and who really is to thank for the low unemployment rate and the steady economy. Key Takeaways: [02:18] Location still makes a difference when pricing hotel rooms in Monaco. [04:42] Doom and gloom predictions have been incorrect since the 70's. [10:38] Jason's advice for his investors is to get richer and do it quickly. [12:39] New forms of transportation and the sharing economy make it an amazing time to be alive. [15:34] Oklahoma City Property Tour/JHU live and Venture Alliance event details. William Cohan Guest Interview: [17:58] The Trump administration, leverage and cleaning out the gears of the machine that is the US economy. [24:09] A grand bargain with Wall Street would mean revamping much of its incentive system. [27:25] Draining the swamp is harder to do than it looks. [30:08] What we should expect out of the economy and employment. Mentioned in This Episode: Renter's Warehouse - Get 3 free months of property management with this link. Jason Hartman Real Estate Tools Property Tracker Venture Alliance Mastermind William Cohan

Jason starts things off with a brilliant app idea you can use to create a micro-business with. Then, he gives real life examples of the capabilities of disruptive technologies and how they will affect all future endeavours. All of these examples show the true value of income property investing because land can not be duplicated. There is only so much of it. Whether it's the algorithms that run Wall Street, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies or mining commodities from asteroids there is no equal to a linear, long-time buy and hold single family home. Be sure to join Jason for the upcoming Venture Alliance Mastermind in Chicago and sign up for the Oklahoma City JHU Live event and property tour. Ask you investment counselor for details. Key Takeaways: [03:11] Feel free to make a billion dollars with this brilliant business idea from Jason. [12:01] Will Bitcoin surpass $2000 before gold surpasses $2000. [18:54] Income property is an asset class which is difficult to disrupt. [21:45] The theory behind the Hartman Risk Evaluator. [22:57] The price of commodities is based on scarcity. [25:13] Invest in something that becomes more valuable with technology, like the autonomous vehicle. [27:53] Jason shares his thoughts on a Wall Street Journal article about QUANTS. [31:46] The JHU membership program offers discounts on events. [35:44] An article about avocado toast and millennials. Mentioned in This Episode: Renter's Warehouse - Get 3 free months of property management with this link. Jason Hartman Longevity and Biohacking Podcast Real Estate Tools Property Tracker Venture Alliance Mastermind

Originally aired on CW 245. Jason Hartman interviews author, Amity Shlaes, about her book, "The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression." Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke of the forgotten man as the man at the bottom of the economic pyramid, the poor man, the homeless man. Miss Shlaes explains that there is another forgotten man, the taxpayer, based on an algebraic description by William Graham Sumner.

Jason records this episode from Europe where he is thoroughly appreciating Capitalism. He reminds us, to get rich, we must take consistent, prudent risks. Understanding proformas and having the ability to analyze real estate deals will pay off in long-term cash flow. And, using leverage allows you to do more with less. During the Four Pillars of ROI clip, we learn about the sometimes underappreciated tax benefits of income property investments and hear a new investor recommend investing with Jason's company. Don't miss the Oklahoma City Property Tour and the JHU Live Event just after July 4th. Key Takeaways: [03:03] The hidden pillar of ROI is inflation-induced debt destruction. [04:34] Jason doesn't understand why millennials beg for Socialism/Communism. [11:26] The Venture Alliance Mastermind in Chicago is coming up in June. [13:52] The college experience is much like the European experience. [17:02] The way to get rich is taking prudent risks. [24:18] Look forward to the future, appreciate the past but live in the future. The Four Pillars of ROI Live Clip: [28:37] How to Analyze a Real Estate Investment - free video. [31:33] Appreciation amplified with leverage. [34:42] Victor shares his thoughts about pulling the trigger and building his income property portfolio. [42:17] Recognized tax benefits of income property investing. Mentioned in This Episode: Renter's Warehouse - Get 3 free months of property management with this link. Jason Hartman Real Estate Tools Property Tracker Venture Alliance Mastermind

This episode was inspired by the current distance between Jason and his loving companion, Coco. Jason is in the Ukraine, as Coco who is in doggy daycare, anxiously awaits his return. Jason delivers his most heartwarming episode ever as he interviews the author of A Dog's Purpose, Bruce Cameron. Bruce captured the hearts of over 2300 Amazon reviewers, as well as topping the New York Times best-seller list, with his series of stories about man's best friend. Oklahoma City is the place for your financial Independence Day. Attend Jason Hartman University Live and an Oklahoma City property tour July 6th. Key Takeaways: [03:46] A question from a Twitter follower about last week's bubble alert. [09:36] Jason was in Romania when the great recession was going down. [11:16] If you are serious about understanding the numbers and make a solid real estate investment join us at the upcoming JHU Live event. Bruce Cameron Guest Interview: [17:32] A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey resonated with people because it included true love and true friends. [20:21] Dogs are really good at reading our emotions. [22:21] The Dogs of Christmas is a dramatic mirror of our current hermit type lives. [26:24] Dog's make the best out of everything so take advantage of it! Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman @jasonhartmanroi on Twitter How to Analyze a Real Estate Investment JHU Live Event in Oklahoma City Rover A Dog's Purpose 8 Simple Rules for Dating my Teenage Daughter Look Up video A Midnight Plan of the Repo Man

Originally aired on CW 829 Join Jason Hartman and Andrew "Ranting Andy" Hoffman, Miles Franklin's Marketing Director, as they discuss the new game on Wall Street with its evil derivatives and destructive investment advice. Andy says Wall Street is no longer in the business of destroying retailers. Ever since the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act, they've been in the business of destroying countries and taking power. Andy talks about Goldman-Sachs infiltration into political positions in other countries, and the infiltration into municipalities by other big Wall Street thugs, such as JP Morgan.

In this episode, Jason outlines the two simple principles that alert an investor to an overvalued market. He explains the rent to value ratio and construction cost approaches and how the methods are applied to the linear, cyclical and hybrid markets. Jason also explores the benefits gained by experienced investors who use the proper metrics to analyze properties versus an immature investor who follows the current trend. Mark your calendars for July 8th and 9th for the upcoming Oklahoma City Property Tour and JHU Live Seminar. Key Takeaways: [02:20] Jason explains why capital appreciation is attractive to the amateur investor. [07:54] How do you know if the real estate market is overvalued? [14:36] The self-storage facility purchase that wasn't meant to be. [23:09] The comparison approach, the income approach and the construction cost approach are the 3 basic ways properties are valued or appraised [23:50] The Rent to Value ratio is the current value versus the rental income. [26:56] The Cap Rate is not a good metric for residential real estate investing. [28:15] Using the Debt Coverage ratio as an investment metric to protect your assets. [33:34] The Oklahoma City Property Tour and JHU seminar will be on July 8th and 9th Mentioned in This Episode: Renter's Warehouse - Get 3 free months of property management with this link. Jason Hartman Real Estate Tools

Jason welcomes Elisabeth Embry to the podcast to discuss their new podcast! Women Investing Network or WIN will be co-hosted by Jason and Elisabeth and will focus on unique opportunities for women investors from a woman's point of view. Elisabeth has a large income property portfolio and understands how to analyze the data necessary to make solid real estate investments in linear markets. They also discuss cash-on-cash return, Loan to Investment ratios, the Trump presidency and tax plan and the Seattle market. Key Takeaways: [02:21] Information on the new Women Investing Network podcast. [04:40] Cash-on-cash Return explained. [07:59] Analyzing the data to uncover the true ROI of a property. [12:09] The 1031 exchange is yet another beautiful facet of investing in income properties. [13:31] Trump tax cuts and Jason's theory of relativity. [20:08] Elisabeth and Jason banter about Trump's presidency and the economy. [26:00] Is a bubble coming to the Seattle market? [29:10] Using the Risk Evaluator to determine the Land to Improvement Ratio. [30:27] Two reasons investing in a linear market is a lower risk for investors.

If you are using microeconomics to plan for your future you may be ready to sell your assets and buy a "Preppers guide to self-sustainability". But, if you take a step back and look at the bigger picture of macroeconomics you will see that it's an amazing time to be alive. Jason's guest Jawad Mian says "the key is to watch the disruption". Manufacturing may be at an all time low but the services provided by Silicon Valley and the tech industry will offset any economic loss with growth, just in different terms. The market always corrects itself just differently than people perceive it to. The future is brighter than you might think.

Jason welcomes Pat Donohoe back to the show. Pat is the President and CEO of Paradigm Life and host of the Wealth Standard podcast. Together, Jason and Pat analyze a Wall Street Journal article which addresses lower mortgage rates and how the lower rates may affect the already 'hot' real estate market, how autonomous cars will create a resurgence of the suburbs and how the upper middle-class is rethinking retirement based on the trend of extended life spans. Key Takeaways: [02:22] Wall Street Journal audio clip relating to the current housing market and interest rates. [04:42] Zillow and isolated locations, like LA, with inflated housing values. [11:35] Supply and demand in the rental property market. [14:53] The Wealth Standard Radio and Paradigm Life contact information. [15:36] The resurgence of suburbia will come with autonomous vehicles. [19:28] A warning about spending money on high priced real estate. [25:41] Reinventing retirement based on the cost of living longer. [29:17] The 401k was never really meant as a retirement plan. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Longevity and Biohacking Show Venture Alliance Mastermind Zillow Wealth Standard Radio Paradigm Life Unlimited Wealth: The Theory and Practice of Economic Alchemy by Paul Zane Pilzer

This episode demonstrates the versatility of the most historically proven asset class income property. Jason breaks down its multiple dimensions and the various factors which can be used to prove that income property is the best investment you can make. During the client case study segment, Ani Wee tells her story of monetary and portfolio growth from her income property investments. She uses the Hartman Network to find opportunities, to gather information and to engage with like-minded people. Key Takeaways: [03:30] Money matters! [08:06] Why you should immerse yourself in the most historically proven asset class. Client Case Study Ani Wee: [21:29] During the market crash Ani was looking for options when she came upon the Creating Wealth Show. [23:29] She started investing in real estate after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad but she didn't know what she was doing. [25:36] Ani receives yellow postcards on the first property she bought from the Hartman network. [30:41] Ani's duplex in Florida appreciated from $79K to over $150K and her RTV ratio increased. [36:35] Comparison, income and replacement cost are the three basic approaches to appraisals. [38:34] Don't be afraid to push back on property management issues. [41:18] Ani will be doing a 1031 exchange on her properties in hybrid and cyclical markets. [44:36] Don't wait to buy real estate and outsource your debt to your tenants. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman - Watch the Free Video on How to Understand a Pro Forma Venture Alliance Mastermind

Previously aired as CW 373 Rodney Johnson is President and Editor of Dent Research. He joins the show to explain why gold will fall below $800. Johnson then discusses whether the US economy is slowing. He also shares how investors can build streams of income instead of relying on equity markets. Visit Dent Research at www.dentresearch.com. Rodney Johnson works closely with Harry Dent to study how people spend their money as they go through predictable stages of life, how that spending drives our economy and how you can use this information to invest successfully in any market. Rodney began his career in financial services on Wall Street in the 1980s with Thomson McKinnon and then Prudential Securities. He started working on projects with Harry in the mid-1990s. He's a regular guest on several radio programs such as America's Wealth Management, Savvy Investor Radio, and has been featured on CNBC, Fox News and Fox Business's "America's Nightly Scorecard, where he discusses economic trends ranging from the price of oil to the direction of the U.S. economy. He holds degrees from Georgetown University and Southern Methodist University.

The housing market is a seller's market right now and Trump's tax cuts may elongate the duration. Jason explains how a tax cut will boost the US economy and how investors can benefit from the multiplier effect. And later in the interview, Joe Fairless shares his rags to riches story. He explains how he got started investing, the necessary components of a master lease and how he scaled his portfolio so quickly. Key Takeaways: [01:28] Renter's Warehouse is the perfect sponsor for the Creating Wealth Show. [04:27] The availability of properties in a linear market. [07:50] CNBC clip about the demand for property in this seller's market. [10:15] Trump wants to bring the tax rate from 35% to 15%. [14:01] A Facebook memory reminds Jason of the big government disasters of the past. [19:08] Income property investors can benefit from the multiplier effect of the proposed tax cuts. Joe Fairless Guest Interview: [24:23] Joe's startup story is one of delayed gratification and success. [31:03] Joe reflects on the positives and the negatives of his investment experience. [34:03] The master lease investment was 6.3 million on Joe's first property. [37:32] The downsides of a master lease. [42:14] How Joe scaled the growth of his portfolio quickly. [44:28] Free resources from Joe Fairless. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Renter's Warehouse offers a special discount to Creating Wealth listeners National Real Estate Investors Association Joe Fairless [email protected] Multifamily Syndication

Big data is here, it's there, it's everywhere. Real estate investors should use it to their advantage. Tenants credit scores are easy to access and just a click away. In this episode, Jason unpacks recent headlines which paint a picture of the state of the economic mindset in the U.S. Articles about the future of the insurance industry, your 401k account and the current value of the housing market are all scrutinized and analyzed. He also offers up some recommended reading to those worried about the state of the environment. Key Takeaways: [02:28] Newser article The Key to Easy Life Insurance, a Selfie? describes the future of the insurance industry. [11:45] Jason's secret to aging well. [14:19] Jason remarks on the Wall Street Journal article Grab Your Pitchforks America Your 401k May Need Defending From Congress. [20:11] Recommended books on energy and environmentalism. [20:56] RealtyTrac article Are We Headed Towards Another Bursting Housing Bubble in 2017? [29:40] Headlines on the RealtyTrac site are telling about the state of the union. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Creating Wealth Ep.#165 with Tony Alessandra Longevity and Biohacking Show RealtyTrac Venture Alliance Mastermind 3 Dimensions of Real Estate Articles & Books The Key to Easy Life Insurance, a Selfie? Grab Your Pitchforks America Your 401K May Need Defending From Congress Smaller, Faster, Lighter. Denser, Cheaper: How Innovation Keeps Proving Catastrophists Wrong by Robert Bryce The Bet by Paul Sabin Are We Headed for Another Bursting Housing Bubble in 2017?

Originally aired as CW 165 Jason talks with Dr. Tony Alessandra CSP, CPAE about The Platinum Rule. Listen at: http://www.jasonhartman.com/radioshows. Tony has a street-wise, college-smart perspective on business, having been raised in the housing projects of NYC to eventually realizing success as a graduate professor of marketing, entrepreneur, business author, and hall-of-fame keynote speaker. He earned a BBA from the

When 18 out of 20 valuation sources say the S&P is radically overvalued, it might be true. Most of you know never to invest in the stock market (unless you are an insider) but just in case, Jason shares a table with some astounding estimations of how overvalued the S&P is. And a local market specialist joins us from Oklahoma City to describe the benefits of investing in the primarily new construction market there. He says that a dollar stretches further, tornadoes have moved East and it's a landlord friendly market. Key Takeaways: [02:07] The two ways to win on Wall Street. [04:05] Give value to the psychology of investing. [07:13] An example of a crappy real estate deal in Santa Ana, California. [11:02] The stock market is radically overvalued, 18 of 20 valuators concur. [23:46] Yield/Dividend type investors always win. Oklahoma City Metro Market Profile: [26:03] New Construction keeps the economy rolling in Oklahoma City. [31:05] The Oklahoma City area boasts a thriving economy and positive cash flow. [33:05] Are tornados and issue for investors needing to insure properties? [38:09] Home value to income ratios in the Oklahoma City area. [42:54] The local market specialist has an interest to satisfy investors. [46:17] Property management services are available short and long term. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Hartman Education Real Estate Tools

One of the benefits of listening to the Creating Wealth podcast is current, as well as, historical data on the most historically proven asset class, income property. Jason handpicks Flashback Friday episodes that contain pertinent information about predictions and changes in real estate and the overall state of the US with regards to the real estate/housing markets. Reviewing industry trends of the past may help you balance future investments so be sure to listen to the Flashback Friday episodes. Today's guest is Reichen Kuhl, CEO and Founder of the rental contract insurance company, LeaseLock. He shares useful information about the program designed to identify rent payers and to protect landlords from those who don't pay their rent. Key Takeaways: [02:54] Listen to Flashback Friday episodes to gain perspective on today's real estate market. [11:25] Hold on loosely, but don't let go can be a song lyric or a real estate investment strategy. [14:52] Cap rate and cash-on-cash return are metrics that don't tell the whole investment story. [18:59] Examples of available properties to demonstrate the importance of understanding a pro forma. Reichen Kuhl Guest Interview: [27:00] LeaseLock is an insurance policy a tenant will pay the rent. [30:37] How exactly does the LeaseLock know who will be a rent payer? [36:12] Insurance industries are able to insure people differently in spite of Fair Housing laws. [38:19] The cost is LeaseLock is 7% of the full lease value of the rental unit. [41:35] Miscellaneous information about LeaseLock as a business. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Real Estate Tools LeaseLock

Originally aired as CW 215 Jason Hartman talks with James Anderson, managing director of GoldSilver.com, about the historical cycles of gold and silver and other precious metals, against the monetary cycles. As the world's fiat currencies continue to be debased through inflation, regulation, and irresponsible spending, precious metals investing is on the rise. But do you physically own your gold

This episode is chock full of trends, predictions and current affairs. Jason (The Predictive Genius) Hartman is a purveyor of rational recklessness. He shares an article from The Atlantic which asserts that Americans are moving out of the city and into suburbia. Once again proving his theory of the resurgence of the suburbs to be correct. Jason also reminds us to take time to remember the good things in life by way of the 'Winning is Giving' poem by one of his early mentors, Denis Waitley. Key Takeaways: [2:56] Humans make emotionally-charged decisions and then rationalize them with logic. [06:40] Why the best real estate deals never close. [09:09] Price, Terms and Time (PTT) are the 3 corners of the real estate deal triangle. [11:06] 'Winning is Giving' by Denis Waitley [13:53] Are the 3 value drivers of real estate still location, location and location? [19:04] An article from The Atlantic "Why are so many Americans saying goodbye to cities?" [27:57] Thou shalt only invest where there is universal need. [31:56] A portfolio review and rebalance is necessary every 6-months or so. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Venture Alliance Mastermind Atlantic Article - Why So Many Americans Saying Goodbye to Cities by Derek Thompson

It's a wonderful time to be alive, especially if you are an income property investor. New technologies allow investors to self-manage properties all over the U.S. no matter where in the world they are located. Jason speaks with Merrick Lackner the Co-founder of Rently and Rently Keyless. Merrick describes the mechanics behind turning your rental properties into smart homes to give you more control over showings, energy consumption costs and the general well-being of your properties as well as the cost of installation and maintenance. Key Takeaways: [03:07] Changes in property management and increased returns from investments. [04:34] Do you know which billionaire lives in a trailer park? Merrick Lackner Guest Interview: [09:21] Merrick saw the need to improve on the showing of rental properties. [12:57] Merrick describes the different options Rently offers. [20:48] How the Rently process is coordinated for the renter and the landlord. [25:30] The smart matching program includes a background check. [26:58] Rently Keyless Entry gives real estate investors more control over their properties. [30:10] How much does Rently Keyless cost to install and maintain? [33:02] Rently offers different access for renters and owners to reduce liabilities and provide privacy. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Jason Hartman University Zappos Real Estate Tools Rently Rently Keyless

Originally aired as CW 244 Join Jason Hartman and client, Patrick, for a timely discussion about the benefits of real estate investing. Patrick shares his experiences working with Jason Hartman and Platinum Properties Investor Network's investment counselors.