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Jason advocates for income property as the most reliable and tax-advantaged asset class available to investors. He emphasizes the importance of shifting one’s mindset beyond traditional Wall Street options like stocks and bonds to recognize the massive government incentives provided for rental housing. By framing real estate as a legitimate business, Jason explains how individuals can achieve...

Jason and Michael Zuber criticize economic doomers like Melody Wright, who they mockingly call “Melody Wrong” for her repeated, failed predictions of a 50% housing market crash. They argue that these pundits suffer from PTSD related to the 2008 financial crisis and rely on sensationalism to generate clicks rather than analyzing current supply and demand data. They also react to YouTuber […]The...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 396 published last August 6, 2014. Matthew Quirk is the author of the best-selling book,”The 500″ and author of the new book on the Fed, “The Directive,” which centers on a conspiracy plot at the Federal Reserve. Quirk joins the podcast to break down how realistic this plot could […]The post 2445 FBF: A Heist in the Federal Reserve with Matthew Quirk NY Times...

Jason discusses the critical role of decisiveness and the hidden dangers of opportunity cost. He introduces Home Equity Investments (HEI) and 1031 exchanges as powerful tools to leverage existing property value into larger portfolios without increasing immediate debt. He highlights how lower interest rates and favorable mortgage spreads may soon create a highly advantageous market for investors....

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1605 published last November 30, 2020. Jason Hartman shares evidence of bullish signs for the real estate market. Also, let’s take a look at the S&P500 movement for the last 12 months; it’s good to know where your investment sits in comparison to the market. Andrew Cushman joins Jason […]The post 2443 FBF: RE & Stocks, Rental Scarcity, Investor Case...

Jason Hartman discusses the enduring stability of income property as a premier asset class. He highlights updates to his Property Tracker software, which now integrates real-time inflation data and calculates suggested cash reserves to help investors manage risk. He critiques the reliability of official CPI figures, arguing that higher actual inflation creates significant wealth through...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1575, published last October 19, 2020. FICO scores have hit a record high, but is a perfect FICO score the best situation? Jason Hartman discusses FICO scores along with vacancy rates. What looks the best may not be the best. Rick Sharga, Executive Vice President of Marketing at RealtyTrac, […]The post 2441 FBF: FICO Scores All-Time High, Foreclosure Crisis...

In this 10th episode interview, Jason Hartman speaks with Jim Huling about the second edition of his book, The Four Disciplines of Execution. The conversation centers on a framework designed to help individuals and organizations move past the “whirlwind” of daily tasks to achieve wildly important goals. Huling explains that success requires a narrow focus on specific objectives and […]The post...

Michael Zuber and Jason analyze the potential impact of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh on the economy, specifically regarding his hawkish stance on inflation. While some fear his policies might mirror the aggressive interest rate hikes of the 1980s, they argue that residential real estate remains a resilient asset class that can withstand higher borrowing costs. Conversely, they warn of a […]The post...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 595 published last November 17, 2015. If you’re still allowing property managers to bill you max amounts every month you need to tighten up your monthly discretionary allowance. You will be consulted every time a repair is projected beyond $200. Also, minimize the unprofitable downtime of renters moving in […]The post 2438 FBF: WeGoLook Makes Viewing and...