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259: COVID-19 Landlord Chronicles with Matt Faircloth
09/18/2020
259: COVID-19 Landlord Chronicles with Matt Faircloth
Matt Faircloth, of DeRosa Group, and author of Raising Private Capital, joins Jason Hartman today to share some of his stories as a landlord. Find out how Matt went from duplex to 20 units in a garden-style apartment. As well, Matt shares his success with collecting rent while the media was posting about rent strikes. Key Takeaways: Matt Faircloth [1:45] Are rent strikes as bad as the media has made them out to be? [3:50] In many cases, the rent that a tenant pays is not going completely and directly into the landlord's pocket. [6:00] The way in which money is changing makes you have to understand what comes after a trillion. [6:45] How did you take a duplex and turn it into 20 units? [11:00] Because of COVID-19, the innovation and integration of technology with real estate have amplified. [15:00] Will we see a state secede from the union in our lifetime? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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258: Macro-Economic Trends, Debt to GDP, Inflation, Japan George Gammon
09/17/2020
258: Macro-Economic Trends, Debt to GDP, Inflation, Japan George Gammon
George Gammon joins Jason Hartman remotely from Saint Barthélemy. What's happening with Japan's debt to GDP ratio, and how can the US compare to this? George talks about the change in the savings rate due to Coronavirus and how it is manipulated. George and Jason discuss some ideas that the Fed may not want the common man to understand. As well, is deflation good or bad? Where are interest rates headed, and how can you come up with a prediction for that? Key Takeaways: [1:00] Life in St. Barts, low crime rate, yachts, and more. [7:45] Jason opens the discussion on Japanonomics. [8:55] The US deficit just this year will be the same as the total amount of debt accumulated from 1776 to 2000. [12:00] George talks on trades surplus. [17:00] How did Coronavirus change the US savings rate? [20:00] How has the savings rate been manipulated based on IRS' estimates.'? [21:15] What is it that the Fed, or the powers that be, don't want us to know? [21:29] Is deflation good or bad? [24:00] Who 'owns' the Fed? [29:30] In a truly free market, one is always trying to create a product that has more value than the money in your pocket. [30:30] Where do you think these interest rates are going? [33:00] George discusses using the Fisher equation to determine interest rates in the future. [38:00] Is inflation necessary? [44:30] Be prepared or you're going to be a victim [48:55] What is Rebel Capitalist Pro? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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257: AMERICA, What Went Wrong? The Crisis Deepens, James B. Steele, Pulitzer Prize & George Polk Winner
09/11/2020
257: AMERICA, What Went Wrong? The Crisis Deepens, James B. Steele, Pulitzer Prize & George Polk Winner
He is one of the most famous economic investigative journalists of all time, Jason Hartman interviews James B. Steel. Jason ask James about the decimated middle class, how did we get here, and how can we get out? As well, James touches on health care and the American dream, and how to make the middle class viable again. Book: The newest book, America What Went Wrong, the Crisis Deepens Key Takeaways: [0:45] The middle class has been decimated, without a real dollar raise in four decades. How can this be? [5:00] Discussing how the median income is behind pace. [9:30] The free market has been wonderful for this country but it cannot solve this problem we’re in. [13:00] How could health care be solved? [17:00] Who are the global money men? [18:00] Is there hope for the American dream? [21:15] The solution; what is the foundation that makes the middle class viable again? Websites:
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256: National Right to Work Committee Mark Mix
09/09/2020
256: National Right to Work Committee Mark Mix
There is nothing fair about forcing a person to join a labor union in order to have a job. Jason Hartman interviews Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Committee, as they discuss the impact of labor unions in the economy. Key Takeaways: [1:40] In some states, you are forced to join a union if you want a job. [2:00] Mark explains what it means to have a Right to Work in one of the 27 Right To Work states. [5:15] Is there still a need for labor unions in the workplace in the US? [10:00] Employment growth has been higher in the right to work states versus forced-unionism states. [18:15] Simply put, the right to work states give power back to the worker instead of the union official. [21:50] Generally, how much are union dues? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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255: Inflated, How Money & Debt Built the American Dream by R. Christopher Whalen
09/04/2020
255: Inflated, How Money & Debt Built the American Dream by R. Christopher Whalen
Jason interviews Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC, R. Christopher Whalen. Whalen speaks on location changes of people and businesses due to Coronavirus. Not only are business locations changing, but companies have been forced to move away from the “old way” of doing business and finally adapting to innovations in technology and communication. Whalen also gives a glimpse into his recent book and discusses the fed’s strategy to steer clear of deflationary times. Will we see consequences from the creation of money and bailouts? Books: by R. Christopher Whalen Key Takeaways: [2:00] Not only are people leaving big cities, like NYC, because of COVID-19, but large companies are also looking to move so that they can relocate their people. [4:30] Coronavirus has forced businesses to move out of “the old way.” [8:50] A brief history of banking, from Abraham Lincoln to present. [11:20] Before the creation of The Fed, J.P. Morgan was essentially the central bank. [13:00] Whalen breaks down how he differentiates between inflated as he puts it and inflation. [18:15] Will we see any consequences from the creation of money and bailouts? [19:00] Quantitative Easing: central banks buy government bonds or other financial assets to inject money into the economy to expand its activity. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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254: CARES Act, HEROS Act Stimulus with Julio Gonzalez
09/02/2020
254: CARES Act, HEROS Act Stimulus with Julio Gonzalez
Jason Hartman talks with Julio Gonzalez, founder of Engineered Tax Services, a licensed engineering firm that focuses on tax benefits at federal, state, and local levels. Julio’s expertise on tax credits gives us a different perspective on where the economy is headed. Today, Jason and Julio discuss property reuse for affordable housing and redistribution centers. Julio shares knowledge about tax credits from selling air rights to 5G infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Julio Gonzalez [3:00] Is there a chance to see property reuse like hotels shifting to affordable housing? [4:00] Many REITs are trying to redesign shopping centers into redistribution centers. [9:00] It’s hard to make predictions about where the economy will be without any history of vaccinating 7 billion people. [11:15] There are twenty tax credits associated with investing and real estate at the federal level. [13:00] The government is incentivizing 5G infrastructure as a tax credit. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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253: Leslie Appleton-Young, Chief Economist of the California Association of Realtors CAR
08/28/2020
253: Leslie Appleton-Young, Chief Economist of the California Association of Realtors CAR
Jason Hartman speaks with Leslie Appleton-Young, vice-president and chief economist for the California Association of Realtors. Leslie brings several charts and graphs to the conversation to share some staggering movement in California's real estate. In January, 2020 was shaping up to be a knock out year, but due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we are now looking at best for a quick recovery. Leslie and Jason draw correlations between the 2008 recession and recovery to the recent, seemingly, self-imposed recession. As well, Leslie shares data to support buyer/seller trends as emotions shift from the COVID-19 impact. The question continues to go unanswered, how will malls, retail space, and hotels change post coronavirus? Key Takeaways: [7:30] Jason and Leslie discuss predictions based on the Q2 hit in 2020, ranging from a 25% - 42% decline. [9:00] The buy-side of real estate is doing well, likely because of record low interest rates, more space needed for home offices, and more space desired in quarantine times. [15:30] In January, the 2020 expectation was to be a great year based on some standard metrics. [16:20] We have not had a breakout market since the 2008 recession due to income and affordability restraints. [19:00] The virus and the government's response are two major contributing factors to set the tone for sellers and the recovery of the real estate market. [20:15] What is the general tone of California, are people staying or going? [24:45] We've seen a considerable adaptation of technology in the real estate industry. [30:00] Buyers feel a sense of urgency without expecting deals, while sellers are reluctant to lower their prices. [35:30] Jason and Leslie discuss the lack of supply and the building restrictions as one of the leading causes for a reduced amount of new homes being built. [38:00] How could malls, retail space, and hotels change into residential units for affordable housing, senior centers, or homeless shelters? [40:30] What shape will the recovery take on? V, square root, swoosh, or W? [43:00] The work-from-home order will likely be huge for housing. Websites:
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252: 1,000 Years of Global Financial Data with Bryan Taylor
08/27/2020
252: 1,000 Years of Global Financial Data with Bryan Taylor
Dr. Bryan Taylor joins Jason Hartman as they rewind the clock 1,000 years to look at the history of interest rates and housing costs. The bubonic plague and the Spanish Flu have both had an impact on economics. How does this relate to Coronavirus? Living in urban areas has historically been out of necessity. Currently, technological advances have taken away the demand for living in highly populated areas. Taylor and Hartman discuss the change in housing costs as influenced by the bubonic plague 800 years ago, but how reliable is this information? Key Takeaways: [2:00] Are interest rates the lowest they’ve ever been in history? [3:20] Government debt explained based on the influences surrounding World War II [4:20] Did Paul Volcker make the right moves? [5:30] Are interest rates too low? What’s the fallout? [8:30] Prices are being controlled mainly by a lack of demand. [12:00] Flashback 102 years to the Spanish Flu, what happened economically? [16:00] Are we to face a repeat of the roaring ’20s? [20:00] Technology has solved the necessity of living in urban areas. [21:15] During the bubonic plague, 1/3 third of the population was wiped out, while the houses remained, causing the most significant housing price drop in history. [25:25] How reliable is 800-year-old data? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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251: Mortgage Interest Rates 1.99, How Much More Can I Borrow?
08/21/2020
251: Mortgage Interest Rates 1.99, How Much More Can I Borrow?
How much more can I borrow with interest rates this low? Jason Hartman shares some great news about mortgage rates and takes you through some strategy to take advantage of them. This investment discourse is built on United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) announcing today that they are rolling our a loan program that offers mortgage rates as low as 1.99%. Key Takeaways: [1:10] Mortgage interest rates: UWM announced today that it’s rolling out a loan program that offers mortgage rates as low as 1.99% [8:00] What if you could only get a 10-year mortgage? [15:30] Mortgage hypotheticals: How much can I borrow today? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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250: The Devil Inside the Beltway, Shocking US Government's Surveillance, Twitter Removes Trump's George Floyd Michael Daugherty, The Justice Society
08/14/2020
250: The Devil Inside the Beltway, Shocking US Government's Surveillance, Twitter Removes Trump's George Floyd Michael Daugherty, The Justice Society
Michael Daugherty joins Jason Hartman to reveal the corruption behind the system. It's a cycle of corruption for keeping safe amid the storm known as D.C. Michael shares his experience beating extortion only to be left hanging for the government. As well, Daugherty shares what he means "the trap that congress laid." Key Takeaways: [1:15] The government has unlimited resources, prosecutors, and budgets, and none of 'us' have that. [3:00] The dangers of academics like Woodrow Wilson. [5:00] Michael Daugherty's story, from extortion to government. [9:30] Your enemy today will be your friend tomorrow, the cycle of corruption in DC [13:30] Section 5 of the FTC Act: The trap that congress laid. [16:15] What's Twitter's rational from removing Trump's video tribute to George Floyd? [18:00] You can burn a house down in 3 seconds, you can't build it back as fast. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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249: Brian Adams - Inflation, Commercial Real Estate, Demographics
08/08/2020
249: Brian Adams - Inflation, Commercial Real Estate, Demographics
Founder of Excelsior Capital, Brian Adams joins Jason Hartman today to discuss everything from millennials moving to the suburbs to the office market and how it’s changing post-pandemic. Public transportation is likely to continue its trend downward as the car will regain popularity in need for social distancing and health. Key Takeaways: [2:30] Millennials, it’s not all Brooklynn bars and avocado toast, now they are trending towards suburban areas. [7:00] Speaking on the logistical challenges of a vaccine for COVID-19 [9:15] What do you see for the office property market? [11:30] Suburban offices have a better chance of surviving the pandemic than high-density urban areas. [14:15] Companies moving more towards mothership and hub and spoke models. [15:15] Are any new deals going on in the office market? [16:00] How far through this pandemic do you think we are? [17:20] The fed and congress have been flooding the capital market system with liquidity. [21:45] Will the development of tech push non-techies into a need for UBI? [22:25] Discussing office reuse. [25:45] Inflation will more than likely hit back. [27:00] While the supply chain might be lacking, the price of construction seems to be substantially lower. Websites: LinkedIn: Brian C. Adams 1-800-HARTMAN
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248: China’s Global Trust Post-Pandemic, Brendan Ahern
07/31/2020
248: China’s Global Trust Post-Pandemic, Brendan Ahern
What are the relations with China looking like for the US and for the rest of the globe? Brendan Ahern of the blog updates Jason Hartman on what he sees with China’s economy. Brendan touches on China’s ability to re-establish trust moving forward and how they might change from being such a largely export dependent country. Key Takeaways: [1:30] Where is China now, in regards to reopening? [3:15] How will China re-establish trust moving forward? [6:15] How have the trade negotiations changed before and after COVID-19? [9:45] “Even investing has become politicized” [13:45] China realized that being very export dependent made them susceptible to downturns. [20:30] Tourism has stopped, and not just in Hong Kong. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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247: Inflation Sectors & Rent Collection
07/24/2020
247: Inflation Sectors & Rent Collection
Nobody wants to live in high-density areas anymore. It’s gone beyond the fear of coronavirus. Investment counselor, Doug, talks with Jason about Inflation, Inflation, Inflation. As well, Doug and Jason discuss the middle-class fiction. What is happening to our middle-class, and how can we learn to create wealth? Finally, rent is due, and residential tenants are paying, but are commercial real estate landlords having the same good fortune through pandemic times? Everyone is working from home, and most people are enjoying it. Key Takeaways: [2:30] Nobody wants to live in high-density areas anymore. It’s more than just coronavirus urging persons to move to suburban areas. [5:00] We are watching the ultimate collapse of the “middle-class fiction.” [9:30] The whole middle class is being hollowed out. [12:45] Rent stability seems to be almost on par with previous years. [16:00] Commercial tenants are having a much bigger problem paying rent when compared to residential tenants. [20:00] Inflation, Inflation, Inflation. [26:45] If you give the government unlimited authority to deal with the climate, it won’t fix the climate. Instead, you’ll have an authoritarian government with an equal or worse climate. [31:30] People can work remotely, and they like it! Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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246: Capitalism's Crisis Deepens, Global Economic Meltdown by Dr. Richard D. Wolff
07/22/2020
246: Capitalism's Crisis Deepens, Global Economic Meltdown by Dr. Richard D. Wolff
Dr. Richard D. Wolff, professor of economics and author of , joins Jason Hartman today, discussing the global economic meltdown. Wolff shares his interpretation of marxism and why he believes that is has been poorly applied. As well, Hartman and Wolff discuss capitalism in America, the perception and the reality. Wolff and Hartman discuss the disproportionate pay between CEO and workers. The CEO to worker compensation ratio has changed dramatically. Wolff states that a cooperative/directorship might work using the example of The Mondragon Corporation. Key Takeaways: [2:15] Was Karl Marx's ideas applied wrong? [8:45] "A liberal and a marxist are not the same things." [10:30] What is a Marxist? [12:45] Capitalism didn't make the break from fatalism and slavery that it thought it did. [16:45] Did any country have genuine pure marxism? [20:30] "There's a reason that a very small number of people are capitalists (entrepreneur) and a very large number of people are workers" - Wolff [20:45] How do we solve the issue of disproportionate pay between boss/worker, redistribution? [24:00] How would a company run with a representative republic, cooperative, or directorship? [25:10] Successful Co-op, The Mondragon Corporation. [31:45] What is the Yellow Vests Movement? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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245: Commercial Real Estate & Covid-19 with Josh Simon, Simon CRE
07/17/2020
245: Commercial Real Estate & Covid-19 with Josh Simon, Simon CRE
Jason Hartman talks with Josh Simon, distinguishing different types of commercial real estate, and how they were affected by Coronavirus. Most of the media was publishing that commercial real estate is suffering, but it's important to distinguish what kind. Commercial spaces have shifted from experiential to essential, but most successful companies are making adjustments along the way. New York and California, and similar high-density areas are having trouble enforcing social distancing. How will this affect possible migrations away from densely populated areas and the commercial property surrounding? As these changes are made, and commercial spaces are being reused, what kind of zoning problems might come up? Key Takeaways: [3:45] While the news has published what they call disaster in retail spaces, Josh Simon clarifies exactly which retail areas are struggling the most. [5:15] Commercial space has mainly moved from experiential to essential. [11:25] The grocery store will likely get smaller over time, with the center store's needs shrinking. [13:45] Discussing the trend of businesses adapting to the drive-thru, curbside and to-go services. [17:30] Discussing Commercial real estate stats for rent collection. [23:45] How will New York and California, or any other high-density area, enforce social distancing? [28:35] How will specialized asset classes do through Coronavirus, like self-storage? [30:00] Are we going to see zoning issues turning some of these commercial spaces into alternative uses? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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244: Gold & Dollar Milkshake Brent Johnson, Santiago Capital
07/15/2020
244: Gold & Dollar Milkshake Brent Johnson, Santiago Capital
What is the “dollar milkshake theory”? Brent Johnson joins Jason Hartman to share his ideas and concepts on macroeconomics. Particularly, what’s the strength of the U.S. dollar, and how does it compare to gold and other currencies? Brent also shares his thoughts on modern monetary theory and the possibility of its presence in the future, and potential problems. Brent Johnson also discusses the broad term currency as it pertains to gold, the U.S. dollar, and many other currencies around the world. Brent shares his views on gold and the role it plays. As well, Brent and Jason discuss what is needed for money to be loaned into existence. Key Takeaways: [2:00] Dollar milkshake theory. [4:00] Discussing MMT Modern Monetary Theory [5:30] Until a new system is designed, there is no place to go, other than the U.S. dollar. [9:10] Does MMT work or is a pipe-dream? [12:35] Let’s talk about gold and the role it plays. [19:00] Because money is loaned into existence, you need monetary velocity or credit expansion to be taking place. [22:00] What about military tensions? [26:45] How delicate is our economy that corporate giants need bailouts as bad as family-owned restaurants? Websites: twitter: @santiagoaufund
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243: Harry Dent Rants, Coronavirus Cover-Up, China Peaked
07/11/2020
243: Harry Dent Rants, Coronavirus Cover-Up, China Peaked
Jason Hartman with guest, Harry Dent, for the rant of the year! “This is a bubble that is waiting to pop,” says Dent as he opens up about the Coronavirus just being a cover for some underlying economic issues. “This is much worse than a debt-bubble; it’s a financial asset bubble.” Harry speaks on his thoughts about gold, cryptocurrency, and inflation. Specifically, asset vs. consumer inflation. What causes inflation? What’s to be expected in the future when it comes to commercial real estate? What will happen to the once sought after McMansions? Key Takeaways: [1:30] This is a bubble that was waiting to pop, and Coronavirus was just the cover. [2:00] All of this money printing does not stop the virus. [6:00] There is no going back to normal after 25% of restaurants, and some areas closed down. [12:45] China has already hit its peak. They’re going to have trouble keeping up with India. [14:30] What is Harry Dent’s opinion on cryptocurrency, bitcoin? [17:45] Gold correlates with one thing, inflation. [19:30] Money printing doesn’t necessarily cause inflation. [20:30] What does cause inflation? [23:15] Asset vs. consumer inflation, that’s the bubble. [25:00] This is way worse than the debt bubble; this is a financial asset bubble. [29:30] Commercial real estate and McMansions will collapse while the 3/2 will go on to thrive. [35:00] The first billionaires were born of the great depression. Websites:
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242: The Dao of Capital, Investing in a Distorted World by Mark Spitznagel
07/04/2020
242: The Dao of Capital, Investing in a Distorted World by Mark Spitznagel
Position or Profit? Position yourself for the rise of suburbia. With several contributing factors for people migrating away from mid-rise and high-rise condos, suburbia looks better and better. Jason Hartman shares real estate investing strategies that have proven effective for decades. However, current events have made these strategies more appealing. Investment Counselor, Doug, shares supporting investment tips based on the book, The Dao of Capital by Mark Spitznagel. Books: Key Takeaways: [1:00] Investment Counselor, Doug [1:30] Discussing, The Dao of Capital, Investing in a Distorted World, Mark Spitznagel [3:00] Instead of focusing on profit, focus on your position. [7:00] Discussing strategies like searching for weak companies [11:00] When you have population migrations it puts upward pressure on both price and rents [14:30] The demand for sub 250k homes goes up, as 2.3 million potentially leave mid and high-rise condos. [20:00] Dollar-cost averaging, the Spitznagel way. [22:00] Timing the market, people often forget to calculate the cash that they lose by waiting. [24:00] People buy a house because the payment is affordable, not the price. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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241: The Dragon Portfolio Hawks & Serpents, Hertz Exec Bonuses Pre-Bankruptcy, Galloway on Higher Ed
06/30/2020
241: The Dragon Portfolio Hawks & Serpents, Hertz Exec Bonuses Pre-Bankruptcy, Galloway on Higher Ed
George Gammon returns to discuss the allegory of the Hawk & Serpents. What kind of economic cycle are we in right now? How long will it last, and what’s to learn from it? As well, George Gammon and Jason Hartman discuss inflation or deflation, or both. Key Takeaways: [1:50] What is the dragon portfolio? And what is a risk parody portfolio? [3:00] Allegory of the Hawk & Serpents, and understanding the twenty to thirty-year economic cycles. [6:20] Link for the cycles: [10:30] We don’t have inflation or deflation, we have a combination of both all the time. [17:45] One would think that when you have a strong dollar, everything else would be cheap in comparison. George says there isn’t really a correlation between the consumer price index compared to what the dollar is doing. Websites: Dragon Portfolio: www.GeorgeGammon.com 1-800-HARTMAN
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240: True Reagan & Winning Your Audience, Deliver a Message with the Confidence of a President by James Rosebush
06/26/2020
240: True Reagan & Winning Your Audience, Deliver a Message with the Confidence of a President by James Rosebush
James Rosebush, a former Deputy Assistant to President Reagan, is on the show to discuss his book, Winning Your Audience. He shares tips to sound more like Reagan, the great communicator. Key Takeaways: [2:30] Reagan, the great communicator, loved his audience. This was his secret to success as a speaker. [8:20] Speech abilities given to Reagan because of his history as an actor. [12:00] Some tips to speak a little more like Reagan. [16:00] Visualize what you want to give brilliance to your speech. [18:00] The experience of being blessed by the Pope. [19:00] 65% of communication is non-verbal. [23:00] If you speak from your heart, you will win. [26:00] We need more speakers that are sherpas. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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239: What’s Next for Bitcoin, Real Estate Strategic Investing, Mark Moss
06/23/2020
239: What’s Next for Bitcoin, Real Estate Strategic Investing, Mark Moss
Jason Hartman talks with guest, Mark Moss, who believes in fully diversifying your investment portfolio. Mark shares his strategy on investing in gold, stocks, real estate, and even cryptocurrency. All of his strategy leads back to the idea that cashflow is the name of the game. Bitcoin does not need to be the global currency to have weight and validity. From game-theory to understanding what gives the currency its value, Mark shares what he knows about investing across the board. Key Takeaways: [1:30] The smartest people in the world know that they don’t know. [3:00] Cashflow is always the name of the game, but I don’t forget about investing for growth. [7:00] Determine your own tolerance for risk. [9:45] Understanding money creating, through debt. [11:25] Since 1971, our standard unit of value has been severed. [14:00] Fake wealth vs creating wealth [17:00] Shifting to Cryptocurrencies [19:00] Shifting to Cryptocurrencies [22:20] Will cryptos lead to a separation of money and state? [26:00] There shall never be sound money again until it is taken from the government. [29:10] Understanding the bitcoin halving. [32:30] While bitcoin may be limited, Cryptos, in general, have no limit? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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238: Be A Doer! Jim Rogers Adventure Capitalist 4200% ROI in 10 Years
06/19/2020
238: Be A Doer! Jim Rogers Adventure Capitalist 4200% ROI in 10 Years
Be a doer! Jason Hartman discusses the risk/reward investment concepts when looked at in hindsight. It’s not about gambling, it’s about building solid fundamentals for investing. It’s understanding the advantages of multi-dimensional assets. Jim Rogers returns to the show for his first time in seven years. Jim talks with Jason about government power, and their financial strategies. The big question concerning government stimulus right now is, “how will we suffer from this?” Jason’s Recommendations For Your Library: Key Takeaways: [3:15] The hardest ship to sail is a partnership. Investing Commandment Number 3, “thou shalt maintain control” [7:30] When you look back over time, the rewards always go to the doers. They always go to the risk takers! [12:00] Returns based only on inflation induced debt destruction…at the official rate of inflation, which is often understated. [13:30] Jim Rogers [19:30] Every government wants more power than they have. [21:20] How will we suffer from this? [27:00] “Whenever things go wrong in a country, thought history, politicians blame foreigns” [36:00] “When I was younger, many people helped me. Even if I look like a fool, I’d like to help people where I can” -Jim Rogers Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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237: ‘Plandemic’ Investing, Jim Puplava Financial Sense Newshour
06/16/2020
237: ‘Plandemic’ Investing, Jim Puplava Financial Sense Newshour
Jim Puplava joins today’s show with much to talk about the supply chain disruption, and what’s to come of it. Jim says that business innovation is a must, and it looks as though companies like Walmart have already started making changes. These efficiencies aren’t only applicable in pandemic times, these strategies will prove to benefit businesses and patrons while we shelter-in-place or not. Jim Puplava’s interview is continues with a discussion on inflation or stagflation, where do we see the immediate future of the U.S.? As well, Jim shares some interesting concepts about cryptocurrency, why it might be used, and why it might be rejected. Finally, Jim answers why negative interest rates cause a problem with cash. Key Takeaways: Jim Puplava [1:00] The supply chain has been disrupted. While it will take some time to correct, some of it will be beneficial. [3:00] Inflation is a lot more money chasing fewer goods and services. [10:40] Still singing the “creative destruction” tune. Business innovation is a must. [11:45] The oil market, and the perfect storm. [17:15] Is our future inflationary or stagflationary? [24:20] Jim, what do you think about cryptocurrency? [26:35] Why do negative interest rates cause a problem with cash? [30:48] In the U.S., what’s the result of our debt to GDP ratio getting out of line? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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236: COVID-19 & Universal Basic Income UBI Economy Is Chronically Short of Money, Ellen Brown
06/12/2020
236: COVID-19 & Universal Basic Income UBI Economy Is Chronically Short of Money, Ellen Brown
Ellen Brown is today’s guest here to discuss Universal Basic Income, UBI. As well, she shares some interesting details about what happens to the money when a debt is paid. How did China increase its money supply by such a large percentage in two decades? Key Takeaways: Guest: Ellen Brown, author of over a dozen books including, The Public Bank Solution, From Austerity to Prosperity [2:30] What is a postal account? [10:45] What is the end game of money spending? [12:10] Money is lent into existence. Banks create the principal but they don’t create the interest, so debt always grows faster than the money supply. [15:00] The real economy is always short of money because there’s a hole in the bucket that always drains into the financial economy. [16:00] What is the financialized economy? [20:20] Debt grows until it gets so high that people can’t borrow anymore, so they pay down their debts instead of taking out new debts. That shrinks the money supply. That goes into deflation which goes into depression. [22:30] Money evaporates when it pays off the debt. [26:30] All of our money is credit. China increased its money supply by 1800% in twenty years, and they did not run into hyperinflation. Find out more. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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235: Pandemic Investing, Crisis Is An Opportunity
06/09/2020
235: Pandemic Investing, Crisis Is An Opportunity
Be optimistic! It’s hard to stay positive in times of crisis, but Jason reminds us about controlling our perspective. The world will go back to normal. Think long-term, people and companies will figure out a way. Casey Weade interviews Jason on the idea of pandemic investing, and how to know when it’s the right time to start investing in real estate. Since the remote world is becoming easier, and more friction-free, suburbia is on the rise. Key Takeaways: [3:30] We are trained to focus on the negative, hence the media’s direction [4:30] Stay calm, keep good counsel, keep your eye on the ball, take action [7:30] Entertain some of the conspiracy theories, at least for their entertainment value [9:30] The world will go back to normal [13:00] People and companies will figure out a way [14:30] Act in your long-term self-interest vs short-term self-interest [20:00] Casey Weade talks pandemic investing [25:05] Crisis is an opportunity riding the dangerous wind [28:00] Suburbia is uniquely American [32:00] The remote world is becoming easier, and more friction-free [34:00] When is the right time to start investing in real estate? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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234: Profit From Migration, Tidal Wave & Big Government
06/07/2020
234: Profit From Migration, Tidal Wave & Big Government
Jason Hartman and Rabbi Evan Moffic talk about the big migration out of high density areas. Starting in 2016 a trend of moving to low density areas started to grow and the pandemic has encouraged the departure from more densely populated areas. While these trends may rely heavily on the wants and needs of Generation Z, health issues and worker experiences might speed up the migration. Key Takeaways: [4:00] Pandemic proved how densely we are living, and also how successfully you can live working remotely [7:00] Starting in 2016, a trend of non-metropolitan counties were gaining population more-so than metropolitan counties [9:45] A lot of the migration trends could depend a lot on Generation Z [13:00] What led you to believe that this mass migration to lower density living would occur? [16:40] The average population density (APD) of the U.S.A. is only 87 people per square mile [17:28] The APD of metropolitan areas of the U.S.A. is 283 people per square mile, and the APD of New York City is 27,000 people per square mile [21:30] The rise of socialism [25:30] “Expansions make millionaires, recessions and depressions make billionaires” [26:20] “In a recession or a depression, the person who wins is the person who loses the least” Websites: 1-800-Hartman
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233: James Altucher, The Altucher Report, COVID-19 Population Migration
05/29/2020
233: James Altucher, The Altucher Report, COVID-19 Population Migration
James Altucher joins Jason to share his viewpoints on the economy, stocks, and more specifically the stimulus. As well, listen to the seriousness of this pandemic from a New Yorker’s perspective, and what it’s like managing life in the most challenging U.S. coronavirus area. James also discusses his moves in the stock market, and why he favors certain positions. As well, this pandemic will accelerate our development with technology and how we perceive colleges vs certificates. Key Takeaways: Guest: James Altucher [2:30] The New York and New Jersey Coronavirus perspective vs the rest of the nation. [5:30] “The earlier models were wrong” [10:10] “As long as you keep seeing insanity happen, those are all canaries in the coal mine.” -Altucher [11:00] We know that the economy is going to wake up, we just don’t know when and how. [12:40] Understanding why we should prep for supply shock. [14:15] The GDP of a year is about 20 trillion dollars, 5 trillion per quarter. There is an expectation that 2 to 3 trillion will be withdrawn from the economy this quarter. [18:30] Is this stimulus enough, are the right people getting it? [20:10] We, the proverbial We, all live better now than the richest people of the past. [28:39] Don’t buy SPY “the spider”, go with RVT instead. Royce Value Trust Inc [29:20] Anything that was going to happen in ten years, will happen tomorrow [31:00] Altucher shares his preferences on stocks based on some forced trends bound to happen in the next ten years. [35:45] Florida has “luxury weather.” [39:30] 40 alternatives to college, with James Altucher. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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232: Leaving NYC, Douglas Elliman CEO Dottie Herman Eye On Real Estate
05/27/2020
232: Leaving NYC, Douglas Elliman CEO Dottie Herman Eye On Real Estate
There’s no place like home. Jason Hartman interviews Dottie Herman on her track to success, from realtor to CEO. Dottie shares her experiences in New York post 9/11, and how this affected the overall mood of New Yorkers and how they wanted to live. What kind of conclusions about shifting mindset from Covid-19 can we draw about the American home? Even banks are scared about giving housing loans with so many jobs in the air. With the current credit problems and mortgage issues, housing prices in the near future are a big question mark. Key Takeaways: [5:40] The current mortgage and credit problems might influence housing prices to drop [7:20] “You don’t just turn a key and everything starts all over” [8:45] Banks are double-checking if people have jobs, they are scared they are going to get burned [13:10] In harder times, like post 9/11, people want to be with their families, and in homes that are comfortable and accommodating of their family. [17:00] The millennial generation has different needs and wants in a home as compared to that of the baby boomers [21:00] "If you really want to make money, and you really want to acquire wealth, you need to own real estate" [23:30] When compared to stocks, real estate will always be here and easier to understand [25:00] As Dorothy said, “there’s no place like home” [27:00] Don’t be afraid to fail, and don’t be afraid of the word no Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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231: Conquer the Crash by Robert Prechter, Elliott Wave
05/22/2020
231: Conquer the Crash by Robert Prechter, Elliott Wave
Today, Jason Hartman discusses the Phillips curve and its relevance to our current economic situation. While we are all challenged in ways to adapt to our shelter-in-place advising, several benefits are being popularized out of necessity. Telemedicine, or telehealth, is growing rapidly, and not just for humans. Veterinary practices are using telemedicine for your pet's health as well. Steve Hochberg returns to elaborate on the Elliott Wave. How do we know when we have too much debt, the U.S., or the individual? Key Takeaways: [1:00] Is Kim Jong-Un alive? [5:30] Telemedicine, we’re finally there [8:00] The Phillips curve [14:00] Monetary policy comes from central banks, and fiscal policy comes from the government Guest: Steve Hochberg [22:00] Everything the Fed has said they’re going to do has been backed by the Treasury. The treasury has pledged to cover any losses that the Fed is going to incur through their lending programs, and this can’t go on forever [24:00] How do we know when we have too much debt? [28:30] “I think there’s a huge bull market starting right now, and it’s the bull-market in cash” -Hochberg Websites: www.elliottwave.com 1-800-HARTMAN
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230: Coronavirus Quarantine Survivor “Where in the World is Juanita Ingram, Mommy Talk Live by Juanita Ingram
05/20/2020
230: Coronavirus Quarantine Survivor “Where in the World is Juanita Ingram, Mommy Talk Live by Juanita Ingram
Coronavirus Quarantine Survivor, attorney, author, and actress, Juanita Ingram joins Jason Hartman to discuss Taiwan’s reaction to Coronavirus, approximately 30 days before it hit the U.S. What did Taiwan do right, and how did SARS prepare them for this problem. Born in Tennessee, and made her way through the U.K. and finally to Taiwan, hear Juanita’s perspective on the differences of culture and how Coronavirus was handled. Key Takeaways: [1:45] What’s going on in Taiwan, so close to China? [5:00] From Wuhan Virus to COVID-19, the changes made in Taiwan, approximately 30 days ahead of the U.S. [6:45] After Taiwan’s experience with SARS, they had a pandemic plan in place. Taiwan is now being called the blueprint of what should’ve been done [9:30] Taiwan’s cases escalated due to the import of cases from outside of the country. [13:30] Two ER Doctors in Atlanta, Georgia that both tested positive. One is very sick, and the other is asymptomatic. Websites:
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