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297: Compared to What? How the Jason Hartman Question Leads to Better Investments
07/16/2021
297: Compared to What? How the Jason Hartman Question Leads to Better Investments
Jason Hartman discusses our current inflation situation, how we might get out of it, and gives a real life example of how Inflation Induced Debt Destruction helped tens of millions of people get deals that were better than they could ever have imagined when they signed their mortgages. He also gives an in-depth look into the new Hartman Comparison Index. Key Takeaways: [3:45] What will this recent government irresponsibility lead to? [8:20] Jason's solutions for our current monetary situation [11:50] To understand inflation you have to distinguish between nominal and real [16:30] A real life example of the power of income properties [20:12] The best way to value properties [23:00] How to tell if you're in a linear market [25:55] Reviewing the HCI [32:18] Mortgage payments today are cheaper Website:
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296: The Looming Construction Crisis, What Can We Do?
07/10/2021
296: The Looming Construction Crisis, What Can We Do?
We have gone from an Everything Bubble to an Everything Shortage. The problem this time around is, there's nothing our central bank can do to handle a supply shortage causing prices to rise. Jason Hartman examines the issues currently facing the housing market, and how it's going to impact it not just today, but in the months and years to come. How are you going to protect yourself from the coming inflation and looming shortages? Key Takeaways: [2:03] Self-liquidating debt is a beautiful thing that we can use in income property [6:09] Even concrete is in demand because of a short supply of SAND [11:00] The "just in time delivery" can't withstand any disruptions [15:37] Technology creates the ability for a level of control over us that's never been seen before [17:34] Surging inflation is hitting the US now [22:23] The Federal Reserve doesn't have the monetary toolkit to deal with supply side inflation Website:
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295: Increase Your Property Value with a 5G Cell Phone Tower with Hugh Odom
07/08/2021
295: Increase Your Property Value with a 5G Cell Phone Tower with Hugh Odom
Can your existing real estate investment bring you an extra 30k+ a year? It might if it can accomodate a cell phone tower. Jason Hartman is joined by Hugh Odom, cell tower consultant at Vertical Consultants, to discuss how investors can take advantage of the demand for towers. Key Takeaways: [1:37] How much demand is there for more cell phone towers? [3:58] How you maximize revenue with your lease structures [6:49] What kind of money can you actually make from cell phone towers? [10:08] The 2 things you need to keep in mind when negotiating a lease with a cell phone company Website:
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294: Debt, Inflation & Housing Supply with Matt Theriault
06/25/2021
294: Debt, Inflation & Housing Supply with Matt Theriault
Matt and Jason Hartman join forces again on the Epic Real Estate Investing podcast, but this time to discuss debt, inflation, and housing supply. Website:
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293: Profit Off Inflation, Best Market to Buy In, Adjustable Rate Mortgages & Future of Home Prices
06/24/2021
293: Profit Off Inflation, Best Market to Buy In, Adjustable Rate Mortgages & Future of Home Prices
It's been a long time since Jason Hartman has done a listener question episode, so he and Adam sit down and get to some of the questions that have come in. Listen in as the two explore how to attack coming inflation, why banks give out loans, the future of housing prices, and more. Key Takeaways: [2:37] Listener Question from Terry about profiting from inflation if you can't get an investment property [10:21] Listener Question from CluverBusy about why banks give mortgages if it's so advantageous to the borrower [15:58] Listener Question from Rich Jarsky: what's the best market to buy income properties in? [24:10] Listener Question from Peter: What about when you can't get a fixed rate mortgage [25:21] Listener Question from Ju Liu: Will we ever see housing prices go down? Website:
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292: Tax Sales, Changing Renter Pool & How Covid Changed the Market with Julia Spencer
06/22/2021
292: Tax Sales, Changing Renter Pool & How Covid Changed the Market with Julia Spencer
Tax sales are what Julia Spencer refers to as the "wild west of real estate". Listen in as she tells Jason Hartman why that is. Julia explains why tax sales are so appealing, some of her success stories, things to watch for in the industry, and how you can get involved. Julia and Jason also dive into the current real estate market. The two look at how Covid has changed the renter dynamics, especially in the short-term rental world. Key Takeaways: [4:01] The basics of tax sales [8:49] One of the draws of the industry is the low cost of entry [12:52] There's a learning curve with tax deed investing but it can be done in a couple months [17:26] Julia's thought's on the current real estate market [19:58] It's gotten a lot easier to find good tenants in this environment [23:58] Short term rental tenants have changed in the Covid world Website:
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291: Delaware Statutory Trusts & 1031 Exchanges with Chay Lapin
06/05/2021
291: Delaware Statutory Trusts & 1031 Exchanges with Chay Lapin
Covid put a scare into many landlords, but single family residences ended up doing quite well in many parts of the country. The southeast in particular did really well. Chay Lapin, President at Kay Properties & Investments, joins Jason Hartman to discuss how they were able to have 96+% rent collection, and how his company is able to use Delaware Statutory Trusts (DST) to help protect investors in their syndications and 1031 exchanges. Key Takeaways: [1:17] Real estate in the southeast has been great throughout the pandemic [5:41] Sean's typical deal size and investor profile [7:19] Some of the benefits of a DST [11:20] Where is the rental market going? Website:
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290: Making Peace with Your Money with Ken Honda
06/01/2021
290: Making Peace with Your Money with Ken Honda
Jason Hartman talks with Ken Honda, author of Happy Money, The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money, to discuss why giving is so powerful, the importance of money, and more. Key Takeaways: [3:59] What does it mean to not be at peace with your money [8:40] Money is just a number and an idea [12:41] Ken's money container philosophy [16:53] What you appreciate, appreciates [21:56] What you can do to invite more happy money into your life Website:
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289: May Mortgage Rate Update with Investment Counselor Adam
05/24/2021
289: May Mortgage Rate Update with Investment Counselor Adam
Investment Counselor Adam talks with one of the network's lenders about what rates are available for investors, what's been driving the slowly rising rates, whether it's worth it to pay points on your loan, and more. Key Takeaways: [1:08] Rates are higher than they were 4 months ago, but where are they historically? [6:32] What will happen to rates if the 7% limit is removed? [8:21] Today's mortgage rates for a 200,000 property [11:04] What breakeven is considered good for paying points on your loan? [13:23] Does it make sense to put 15% down? Website:
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288: Rising Mortgage Rates, Rising Commodity Prices & Listener Questions
05/21/2021
288: Rising Mortgage Rates, Rising Commodity Prices & Listener Questions
Interest rates have increased since the start of the year, a lot of commodities that go into building a house have increased in price since the beginning of the year, so what's an investor to do? Jason Hartman and Adam touch on these topics and also finish up their question and answer session with the live stream audience. Website:
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287: Soaring Commodity Prices, Housing Demand & Market Fundamentals
05/18/2021
287: Soaring Commodity Prices, Housing Demand & Market Fundamentals
This housing market has a lot of investors scared that we are at dangerous levels. But the fundamentals are in place for not just the current situation but for a continuous boom. Jason Hartman and Adam look at the housing market today, whether it can be slowed down by rising rates, why the lumber prices are soaring, and answer listener questions. Website:
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286: Importance of Maintaining Control of Investments
05/01/2021
286: Importance of Maintaining Control of Investments
There are many different ways to invest your money. What's the difference between things like REITs and simply purchasing a single family rental? Both of them are, technically, investing in real estate, but only one of them gives you a multi-dimensional asset that you can control. Jason Hartman dives into the two investments to see the pros and cons of each. Website:
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285: Finding Deals & Doing Value Adds with Self-Storage & Mobile Home Parks with Paul Moore
04/16/2021
285: Finding Deals & Doing Value Adds with Self-Storage & Mobile Home Parks with Paul Moore
Jason Hartman talks with Paul Moore about what's going on in the world of self-storage. The pandemic has made the market boom and there's a lot of opportunity out there to add value and really increase the return you get from the property. Listen in as Paul gives tips to maximize value in both self-storage and mobile home parks, as well as what asset class he's most bullish on for the next century. Key Takeaways: [2:16] The opportunities for self-storage in a pandemic/post-pandemic world [8:34] For the next 100 years Paul loves apartments, but for the next 5-10 years, self-storage is tops [11:57] Value adds available in self-storage facilities [17:30] How do you find self-storage deals? [22:13] Mobile home parks are the only asset class Paul knows that has increasing demand and decreasing supply every year Website:
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284: Making Commercially Viable 3D Printed Homes with Jarrett Gross
04/09/2021
284: Making Commercially Viable 3D Printed Homes with Jarrett Gross
Jason Hartman talks with Jarrett Gross about 3D printed homes. How close to reality are they? Can you really get them for $10,000? Will it completely disrupt the housing market? The two look at the issues hampering the adoption of the technology, how far off the solutions to those may be, how the technology will impact the overall real estate landscape and more. Key Takeaways: [3:09] The $10,000 printed home is a myth [9:30] What do 3D printed homes mean to the real estate industry? [13:13] Google search trends for 3D printing have held a sustained spike recently [16:22] One Colorado company is making 3D printed mud huts that are surprisingly strong and surprisingly cheap [23:05] Many builders tent their build to better the quality [28:56] 3D printing could be important to building in space [33:26] How far off are commercially viable homes? [36:46] There are 2 components to every real estate deal Websites:
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283: Real Estate Wealth Formula with Dan Amerman
03/12/2021
283: Real Estate Wealth Formula with Dan Amerman
Wealth is created with compound interest, making your dollar work for you. Dan Amerman talks with Jason Hartman about understanding, The Homeowner Wealth Formula. Dan says, “one way at looking at the mortgage is that it’s a short against the dollar.” The primary question; is your home an investment? Books: Key Takeaways: Daniel Amerman [1:30] Is your home an investment or an expense? [3:30] How can we better understand these home price indices? [7:10] The results of the exhaustive research are incredibly positive. Find out more. [9:20] “One way at looking at the mortgage is that it’s a short against the dollar.” -Amerman [14:00] The number one historically proven method for creating wealth over the centuries is compound interest. How does this relate to inflation? [21:00] A lot of government programs are “shell games.” [24:00] We do expect a wealth transfer from boomers to up and coming generations. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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282: Housing Collapse or Boom? Ken McElroy
03/05/2021
282: Housing Collapse or Boom? Ken McElroy
You don’t need a booming housing industry to make money, just a good strategy. Ken poses the question, when the dust settles, which businesses will still be standing, and where will the concentration of people be? Jason Hartman predicts a strain on the housing supply in the not-so-distant future as he postulates that few will be incentivized to get rid of a home loan with such historically low-interest rates. Key Takeaways: [2:00] How much has life changed in the recent 10, 20 years? [3:30] The tech companies are likely to be broken up. [5:00] You can make money in any environment if you adjust your strategy. [10:00] Ken’s tips on how to find deals and evaluate them. [16:40] Definite move from retail to housing. [22:00] There is obvious truth of an asset shortage - as in bidding against 45 other buyers. [31:10] City/State revenue comes from Taxpayers. There is a potential for cities to file bankruptcy. [37:45] The bubble ‘should’ve popped’ already, but ‘they’ can keep kicking the can down the road. [41:25] “I still think there is going to be a crash; it’s just being propped up with money which is going to create inflation.” -McElroy [43:20] Jason predicts a future strain on housing supply because of so many home purchases with historically the lowest interest rates ever. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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281: Time Preference, The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
02/19/2021
281: Time Preference, The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
Saifadean Ammous, the author of , joins Jason to explain the three basic functions of money and why this matters with Bitcoin. Will Bitcoin push out the role of central banks? If so, why would the government let Bitcoin exist? Saif continues discussing the government’s role or ability to have a role in cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin. As well, what is time preference, and how does it differ from inflation? Key Takeaways: Saifadean Ammous, author of [1:00] Money has three basic functions of money: [3:45] How does Bitcoin act as a base layer of money, similar to the central banks' settlement layer? [8:00] Why would the government let Bitcoin exist? [17:00] Have you been bitten by the Bitcoin bug? [17:25] Could the government make Bitcoin illegal? [29:45] Is there a distinction between time preference and the time value of money, aka inflation? [31:45] Saifedean’s wife sells the chair he’s sitting on out from underneath him. [32:10] Art on the gold standard, will it stand the test of time? [41:20] “A lot of people prefer to laugh than to think.” -Saifedean on Hedonism Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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280: A Course In Miracles, Dr. Robert Rosenthal
02/12/2021
280: A Course In Miracles, Dr. Robert Rosenthal
Robert Rosenthal, Co-President for the Foundation for Inner Peace, joins Jason Hartman today for this tenth episode special. Rosenthal shares his understanding of the ego and how one might interact with it, or believe in interacting with it. He also shares life-changing concepts about forgiveness. Rosenthal also authored, . Key Takeaways: [3:20] A Course In Miracles, and we aren't talking about religion here. [5:30] A course to know yourself. [8:45] To some extent, we are all seeking security. [11:14] "There's no such thing as a bucket list in A Course In Miracles." [18:30] In understanding ego, ex: we never confuse ourselves with our playing piece in a game of monopoly. [23:00] The ego is intent on its pseudo survival; it's not real, but it thinks it's real, and it needs to convince you that it's real. [31:30] How and who do we forgive? Do we forgive Hitler? [33:00] We want to be willing to forgive everything, even if we aren't ready. [40:00] There is nothing anywhere else ever; the body is a limit. Websites:
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279: Green New Deal Impact on Investors, Client Case Study Chad Hewitt
02/05/2021
279: Green New Deal Impact on Investors, Client Case Study Chad Hewitt
Chad Hewitt appropriately and humorously likens his scaffolding business to a short-term rental property. This Rich Dad, Poor Dad inspired investor shares his real estate story with the Hartman Network. Key Takeaways: [1:15] Owns a scaffolding business is quite similar to owning a short term rental company. [2:10] Triple net leases simply mean that all expenses pass through to the tenant. [3:30] Originally inspired by Rich Dad, Poor Dad. [7:00] Triple net vs. individual residential real estate. [11:20] Anyone with a decent paying job can get past the 16k barrier to entry. [14:00] Income property is the most tax-favored asset in America because you can depreciate it. [20:30] With a 1031-exchange, you don't need to do the recapture when you sell a home. [25:00] Because of the Green New Deal, the cost to develop your average apartment complex is going to go up. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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278: Jim Rickards on The Death of Money, Aftermath, Currency Wars & The New Great Depression
01/22/2021
278: Jim Rickards on The Death of Money, Aftermath, Currency Wars & The New Great Depression
Jason Hartman talks with Jim Richards, author of The New Great Depression. Jim shares his discoveries about the lockdown, the stock market's influence, and asset bubbles vs. asset inflation. Jim Rickard's Book: Key Takeaways: [3:20] You cannot understand The New Great Depression without looking into the pandemic. [4:00] "What I discovered was that the scientists don't agree with each other." [10:25] Have the lockdowns killed more people than they have saved? [16:00] The stock market no longer bears any relation to the real economy. [20:00] Did the lockdown cause a pent up demand? [24:00] Asset bubbles or asset inflation? [25:35] What causes inflation? [28:45] Your Keynesian multiplier works up to a debt to GDP ratio of about 90%. [33:20] Why buy gold and silver if you're not afraid of inflation? [36:25] Bitcoin, will it ever have a chance of being a global currency or taking over the dollar? [44:00] Millions of people are migrating out of major cities; where are they going? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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277: Mortgage Update 2021 January with Adam
01/15/2021
277: Mortgage Update 2021 January with Adam
Investment Counselor Adam talks to one of the lenders in the Jason Hartman network about what's going on with interest rates these days. People are locking rates below 3.5% on properties $100,000 and up! With rates being at a historic low, what is the timeline on closing a deal? Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties
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276: 2021 SMART Goals! 5-Year Investment Plan
01/14/2021
276: 2021 SMART Goals! 5-Year Investment Plan
New Year, New Goals, Same proven asset class! Jason Hartman invites you to celebrate with him another fantastic year of prosperity for all real estate investors practicing some of Hartman’s proven investment techniques. Following the celebration, we must look for the “what next” plan or goal. How do you build your goals? Do you write them down? Do you create realistically achievable goals? Contest: Key Takeaways: [1:30] Let’s celebrate our prosperous year of 2020 and look forward to another great one to follow. [5:00] The Hartman Stimulus Payment CONTEST [8:45] Be a self-sufficient person. [10:00] 80% of Americans do not have goals, and even fewer have written them down. [10:40 New Years’ Resolutions are so cliche. [12:15] A goal should be just out of reach but not out of sight. [15:20] The Winner of the 5-Year Plan Video Contest [15:40] Winner, Michelle, laid out how she and her family intend to achieve their income property goals. [21:20] It’s the kind of person we become just by trying. [22:00] SMART Goals [23:00] Smartsheet from [26:50] Balance out your portfolio. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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275: Eviction Problems or Not? National Apartment Assoc. Bob Pinnegar
01/08/2021
275: Eviction Problems or Not? National Apartment Assoc. Bob Pinnegar
Bob Pinnegar, CAE, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Apartment Association (NAA), the leading voice and premier resource for the rental housing industry. Jason Hartman interview Bob Pinnegar to discuss real eviction numbers and the possible expansion of Section-8. How have construction costs made it impossible to build new starter homes? How will the US residential and commercial picture change? Will it merge? Or will it move away from all norms? Key Takeaways: [2:25] Have there been evictions, have there been non-payment issues? [7:00] Will we see an expansion of Section-8, or a newer rental assistance program, or possibly UBI? [11:00] 70 Billion in unpaid rent is expected, but what is the standard for unpaid rent? [13:30] The construction costs make housing affordability impossible to build. [16:30] Our refusal to deal with housing problems has caused a change in urban communities. [19:00] Will major urban areas continue to have mass appeal? [20:00] Shopping malls have been redesigned into a lifestyle center? [21:20] Rental housing will still be largely in demand. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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274: The 12 Days of Christmas INFLATION ADJUSTED
12/25/2020
274: The 12 Days of Christmas INFLATION ADJUSTED
Jason Hartman discusses the 12 days of Christmas with one caveat: inflation adjustments! First, let us all rediscover the true meaning of Inflation. This year, Inflation for the 12 days of Christmas has some peculiar changes, thanks largely to social distancing. Will we get a second stimulus? If so, how much will it be? Does your investment produce income? If not - it’s probably not an investment. Contest TWO Winners: $500 Make a video: Tell us about your real estate and investing goals, health, fitness, etc. Key Takeaways: [1:20] Inflation, one of the economic maladies. [3:10] What’s the average US home price, not the median home price? [5:30] What will happen with this second pandemic stimulus? [9:40] Inflation, Inflation, Inflation! [10:00] What’s the difference between Real and Nominal, Price, and Value? [16:20] For 37 years, PNC has been indexing the 12 days of Christmas. [20:00] The Inflation starting with a partridge in a pear tree. [25:25] Five golden rings or six geese a-laying? [31:50] No inflation on nine ladies dancing; it’s not even available. [33:00] Are we all going to end up being germaphobes? [38:00] Some Q&A from live viewers. [39:00] What’s double arbitrage? [40:30] If it doesn’t produce income, can it be called an investment? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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273: Stansberry Research Dan Ferris
12/18/2020
273: Stansberry Research Dan Ferris
Jason Hartman talks with Dan Ferris, the editor of Extreme Value and host of the Stansberry Investor Hour Podcast. Dan and Jason speak on subjects ranging from the broad economy to some of the conspiracy theories that might be ignored a little too much. Understanding the government’s role in the shifting economy and what the Fed is doing with each dollar can help one understand whether or not we are in a bubble. As well, how long can the stimulus work before it has no effect? Land, gold, and art OR stocks, bonds, and cash? “You need to learn to preserve wealth outside the financial system,” Ferris said. Ferris and Hartman go in-depth discussing diversification and its importance versus playing it safe with multi-dimensional assets. Inflation, don’t predict it, prepare for it. Key Takeaways: [2:00] Would our founding fathers have been called “conspiracy theorists with tin foil hats?” [5:00] The government wins every election. [6:00] Where is the economy going? [7:45] The Fed doesn’t buy securities because they are saving up for retirement. [11:15] Why might the stimulus stop working so efficiently? [15:00] “This is the most insanely overvalued market in all of history.” - Ferris [18:00] Nit-picking on Warren Buffet. Dan Ferris [21:00] Let’s talk about Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver. [23:10] “Bitcoin is the hardest currency on Earth.” - Ferris [30:00] Bitcoin, is 11 years long enough for people to start accepting it for commerce? [32:45] Inflation is coming! [34:00] Will there be a great reset? [35:00] Don’t predict, prepare. [36:45] Land, gold, and art OR stocks, bonds, and cash? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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272: The Great Reset & Repo Market with George Gammon
12/11/2020
272: The Great Reset & Repo Market with George Gammon
Jason Hartman invites you all to put on your tinfoil hats in preparation for this interview with George Gammon exploring some topics often considered economic conspiracy theories. George, a regular visitor on our show, brings you some unsettling details outlining the great reset and the repo market. How are communism and capitalism connected? How far will artificial intelligence infiltrate into our every day lives? In part two of this discussion, George Gammon talks with Jason Hartman, further illustrating some of the truth behind global conspiracies. George states that more data produced by the free market capitalist economy is needed to understand and accurately control pricing. What are we trading for green energy? Key Takeaways: [2:15] Let’s put on our tinfoil hats for a moment. [3:30] What is the repo market? [9:40] “A trillion a day keeps the economic consequences away.” -Jason [11:40] This great reset has been talked about since 2016 or earlier. Conspiracy theory? [14:15] EVERYTHING shall feed into the central computers. [17:45] George goes deep into artificial intelligence. [21:00] Is communism the next stage of capitalism? [23:00] Big government is great for the inner circle. [24:15] Price signals help you allocate resources efficiently. [25:30] We need all of the data that is produced by the free-market capitalist economy. [26:10] George explains the benefits of a central bank digital currency. [28:50] The digital currency that wins the game is the one backed by the government. [31:00] The possibility of digital currency backed by the government puts an overwhelming amount of control into the government’s hands. [34:30] People generally revolt against their inability to eat, not having freedom stripped away. [37:40] Is there a chance that we can sustain our current lifestyle if we move to green energy? [39:45] Is green energy a trade-off or a solution? [43:45] How can we compare today to how unemployment was measured during the great depression? [46:00] Own a little gold, maybe some bitcoin, definitely have a 30 year fixed mortgage. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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271: The International Man, Casey Research, Anarchism, Doug Casey
12/04/2020
271: The International Man, Casey Research, Anarchism, Doug Casey
Jason Hartman speaks with returning guest, Doug Casey of Casey Research. The often controversial author of many books including, The International Man, is asked about what he expects after this election. Casey shares views on anarchism, the civil, non-violent version, as well as the reasons he intends to leave Aspen, Colorado. Casey also weighs in on the election and the possibility of a cultural revolution. Covid-19 can and will affect the dollar, and real estate taxes, particularly those in big cities. Finally, Casey shares his views on Trump of Biden. Key Takeaways: [2:30] The "left" has the voice. [3:00] Aspen, Colorado, is being inundated with wealthy people from NY and California - the perfect time to bail. [5:30] Casey breaks down the differences between civil war, coup, and a secession movement. [8:45] What's the civil side of anarchism? [11:20] Thoughts on privatized prisons? [14:00] Let's talk about the election! [15:00] Is the US facing a veritable cultural revolution, similar to that of China 1966-1976? [17:00] If you own property in big cities, expect real estate taxes to rise even further. [18:30] "The dollar will be like toilet paper." [26:00] Why Trump or Biden? [28:15] Nobody wants to see the US break up on his watch. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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270: Rating America's Presidents, An America-First Look at Who Is Best, Who Is Overrated, and Who Was A Disaster by Robert Spencer
11/21/2020
270: Rating America's Presidents, An America-First Look at Who Is Best, Who Is Overrated, and Who Was A Disaster by Robert Spencer
Jason Hartman is joined today by Robert Spencer, author of . This book is a non-partisan analysis of the US President's performance in office. Jason and Robert discuss sociological changes in the US and harsh rhetoric from either party. Will the US re-elect Trump, if so, will he be the last Republican President? Key Takeaways: [1:40] This is not a republican or democratic book; this book is America First! [3:00] Are the left "for the people" or for big government? [8:00] "With the truth about history, we can reclaim the public discourse." -Spencer [14:20] If Trump wins reelection, where will the US be in 4 years? [16:25] Will Trump be the last Republican President? [20:00] Rating US Presidents, example: Woodrow Wilson. [23:00] One of the recipes for being a good US President is…? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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269: Modern Wealth Building Formula by Ken Van Liew
11/14/2020
269: Modern Wealth Building Formula by Ken Van Liew
Jason Hartman talks with author, Ken Van Liew, to find out what has changed in wealth building in modern times. Ken and Jason talk about investment opportunities away from high-density cities. They also discuss a few commercial real estate sectors, including converting commercial to residential, what might come of malls, and growth in the need for self-storage. Books: Key Takeaways: [1:45] What’s different about ‘modern wealth building’? [6:30] To Ken, what are your thoughts on the shift of Americans away from high-density cities? [8:30] What commercial property can convert to residential? [13:30] What are we going to do with malls? [15:45] How will self-storage fair? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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268: COVID-19 Economic Impact David Sussman, Valcor Worldwide
11/05/2020
268: COVID-19 Economic Impact David Sussman, Valcor Worldwide
David Sussman, Founder and CEO of Valcor Worldwide joins Jason Hartman in discussing insights into what is going on with small-medium sized business, real estate, and the impact of COVID-19. David suggests that mainstream media has narrowed its focus on Coronavirus and the 2020 election; meanwhile, it hasn’t covered much to any of the potential economic tsunamis we face. Like lungs, our economy breathes in and out, and we are a few years late to our regularly scheduled recession. Key Takeaways: [2:45] The mainstream media can only focus on one or two top stories at a time, the pandemic, and the 2020 election. David predicts a possible economic tsunami headed our way, a story the media cannot currently focus on. [6:10] Warehouses and industrial real estate spaces are increasing. [8:45] 67% of employees in the country rely upon the 32 million small US businesses. [13:00] Small retail is dying, especially in bluer states. [16:45] What kind of financing is available to small businesses (2020)? [19:00] What are merchant cash advances? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN
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