2362 FBF: Why Real Estate is Still A Better Option Than Stocks
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
Release Date: 11/28/2025
2043 FBF: David Daley - Ratf**ked, The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America’s Democracy, How to Effectively Manage Your Credit Score
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
This Flashback Friday is from episode 704, published on July 25, 2016. Jason shares information about credit scores you may not be aware of to assist you in actively managing it. Using his own credit history as an example he explains the terms utilization rate, how installment loans and new credit can negatively impact your score. And later in the show, guest David Daley discusses the subject matter of his new book, Ratf__ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America’s Democracy. David is the former editor of the liberal site Salon.com and is the current...
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2402: The 54-Year Spreadsheet: Real Estate Truths and Economic History with Michael Zuber
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
This 2026, be an Empowered Investor! Join us at the Empowered Investor Live this May! Get your tickets today! Jason welcomes economist and author Michael Zuber as he discusses his "54-year spreadsheet," a comprehensive data project designed to analyze historical economic trends and real estate performance since 1970. By comparing the high-interest-rate environment of the Paul Volcker era to modern conditions, Zuber argues that rising rates typically lead to a crash in transaction volume rather than a collapse in home prices. The discussion highlights how leveraged appreciation makes...
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2401 FBF: John R Lott, Jr- Debacle, Obama's War on Jobs and Growth and What We Can Do Now to Regain Our Future, American Enterprise Institute & FOX News
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 693, published June 30, 2016. John R. Lott, Jr. is the President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, a columnist for Fox news, author of At the Brink: Will Obama Push Us Over the Edge?, Freedomnomics: Why the Free Market Works and other Half-Baked Theories Don’t, Debacle: Obama’s War on Jobs and Growth and What We Can Do to Regain Our Future and More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws and others. He also writes a blog which focuses on a broad array of economic and crime related issues. Mentioned in This...
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2400: Dinner Table Architecture: Rebuilding the Social Fabric to Survive the Psychological Battlefield with Connor Boyack
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
In this 10th episode, Connor Boyack discusses the Libertas Network, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching families and children about freedom, entrepreneurship, and critical thinking. He explains that the organization uses practical initiatives like the Tuttle Twins book series and Children’s Entrepreneur Markets to provide real-world financial literacy that is often missing from the public school system. Boyack argues that the current educational and political structures are failing, leading to a decline in historical knowledge and an increase in government dependency. To combat this, the...
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2399: War in Iran and The 5D Chess of Global Oil: Why Toppling Dictators Could Refinance Your Portfolio
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
Jason Hartman and Michael Zuber discuss the economic impact of a hypothetical war with Iran and its effect on real estate. They predict that while rising oil prices and geopolitical conflict initially cause demand destruction and recessionary fears, the Federal Reserve will ultimately intervene by lowering interest rates. This monetary easing is expected to create a lucrative window for property investors to acquire assets from motivated sellers before prices rise again. Beyond economics, they offer bold political predictions regarding the...
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2398 FBF: Parag Khanna - Connectography, Mapping the Future of Global Civilization, CNN Global contributor, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre on Asia & Globalisation at National University of Singapore
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
This Flashback Friday is from episode 678, published last May 26, 2016. Today’s guest, Parag Khanna is a best-selling author in addition to being a CNN Global contributor and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre on Asia & Globalisation at the National University of Singapore. He shares with us many of the facts and figures behind his new book, Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization. His book highlights what he believes to be the two major irreversible, mega-trends of humanity, urbanization and infrastructural connectivity. When discussing the U.S., Mr....
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2397: From Lazy to Legally Retired: Why Being a "Lazy Investor" is the Ultimate Compliment for Early Retirement
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
Jason welcomes Dion McNeely, known as the "lazy investor," who details his journey from financial hardship to retirement through residential real estate. He emphasizes a long-term, low-turnover strategy that prioritizes finding quality tenants over immediate high cash flow. McNeely identifies seven specific property criteria, such as avoiding HOAs and targeting pet-friendly homes, to ensure stability and minimize management effort. Central to his success is the "binder strategy," a transparent negotiation method where he uses market data to let...
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2396 FBF: Sara & Jason - Chat about Property Management, Client Portfolios, Soccer and Stuff
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
This Flashback Friday is from episode 658 publish last April 11, 2016. Many existing clients, and a few new ones, are closing on income properties using cash and delayed financing options to build their portfolios while interest rates are incredibly low. The next step will be for property holders to connect with their property managers to set expectations and to ensure current needs are met. And, there are possible new markets opening up in Ohio and Tampa, Florida. Mentioned in This Episode: Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Call our Investment...
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2395: The Scam of Inflation & The Great Alchemy: Debt, AI, and the Future of Wealth
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
Jason announced his relinquishment of the title "richest homeless man in the world" after nearly two years of nomadic living, during which he traveled the world twice. He discussed the State of the Union speech's focus on housing affordability and the government's approach to supporting existing homeowners without lowering property prices. Jason explored the impact of tariffs on the economy, suggesting that they encourage efficiency and competition among businesses, particularly with China. He emphasized the importance of a balanced playing field in international trade and expressed support...
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2394: The Great Inventory Spread: Capitalizing on the Gap Between Rising Populations and Shrinking Housing Supply
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
Jason discusses his transition from a nomadic lifestyle back to homeownership, reflecting on how capitalism efficiently provides global resources. His conversation with Michael Zuber shifts to the impact of artificial intelligence, which Hartman views as a long-term wealth creator despite its potential to cause short-term job displacement and widen the wealth gap. He predicts that while high-tech hubs like Silicon Valley may face local real estate risks due to AI-driven layoffs, the broader housing market remains a strong investment. Jason highlights a significant...
info_outlineThis Flashback Friday is from episode 484, published last March 02, 2015.
Jason and mortgage expert Randy champions the superior wealth-building capacity of real estate compared to the stock market. They center on the strategic use of leverage and the concept of inflation-induced debt destruction to dramatically boost investor returns, arguing that financing a property far outweighs the benefits of owning it free and clear. Specialized mortgage options available through companies like B2R and First Key are examined, as these lenders uniquely cater to investors by offering financing to entities like LLCs and permitting loan-to-value ratios up to 75%. These non-agency loans require strict adherence to a Debt Coverage Ratio (DCR) of 1.2 or higher, ensuring properties generate substantial positive cash flow before being approved for debt that is intentionally utilized to outsource risk to the bank. They conclude that despite common misinformation from financial gurus, actively managed income property remains the best path to financial freedom.
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Missed Fortune by Douglas Andrew
Missed Fortune 101 by Douglas Andrew
Irrational Exuberance 1&2 by Robert Shiller
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