Podcast | Empowered Investor

Jason shares a curated list of seven influential books with Michael Zuber, focusing on themes of financial psychology, personal development, and economic outlooks. He highlights a contrast between “doomer” literature, which he argues fosters inaction, and “optimistic” works that celebrate modern abundance and technological progress. A significant portion of the discussion centers on shifting...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 451 published last December 12, 2014. Jason Hartman introduces today’s Creating Wealth Show with a discussion about the benefits of being able to travel comfortably, the importance of getting what you want from a conference or event and he poses the huge question: Are we gearing up for another […]The post 2462 FBF: Goldman Sachs Growing Influence &...

Jason discusses the long-term impact of demographic shifts and declining birth rates on the global economy and real estate investments. While acknowledging these challenges, he reassures investors that significant market consequences likely will not manifest until the late 2040s. He also criticizes current immigration policies, suggesting that the nation should focus on attracting highly educated...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1630, published last January 4, 2021. 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” […]The post 2460: 2021 SMART Goals! 5-Year...

Jason provides an overview of real estate investment strategies aimed at maximizing returns while minimizing potential losses. He introduces the Hartman risk evaluator and the Land to Improvement (LTI) ratio as essential tools for making conservative, informed financial decisions. Listeners are encouraged to utilize Property Tracker software to analyze metrics such as inflation-induced debt...

Real estate experts Michael Zuber and Jason Hartman analyze common reasons why aspiring investors fail to achieve success. They argue that direct ownership is superior to passive syndications because it prevents investors from being exploited by dishonest or incompetent managers. They emphasize finding a “middle path” between over-analyzing data and being recklessly impulsive, suggesting that...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 472 published last February 5, 2015. In today’s Creating Wealth intro, Jason invites his real estate counselor, Sara, on the show. Sara is excited about the Chicago real estate market. She is seeing some movement there as well as client interest. She also gives a friendly reminder to the […]The post 2457 FBF: Harvey Silverglate – How the Feds Target the...

Jason features Darius Dale, founder of 42 Macro, who provides a sophisticated analysis of the current economic landscape and its impact on interest rates. Dale argues that investors expecting mortgage rates to decline significantly will be disappointed, as structural shifts in global savings and a move toward easier monetary policy may perversely drive long-term yields higher. He introduces the...

Michael and Jason discuss a potential surge in mortgage rates to 7.5%, a shift they believe will severely impact housing affordability and market transactions. They predict that while high rates hurt flippers and wholesalers, “buy and hold” investors can benefit from rising rents and less competition from buyers. They highlight a brewing commercial real estate crisis, specifically in office and...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1649 published last February 17, 2021. Jason Hartman tees up an interview with Dan Amerman about the home being an investment. But before that, are the wind turbines helping or just blowing smoke? Currently, they’re frozen. What has “the tolerant” tastelessly said about Rush Limbaugh’s passing? Wealth is created […]The post 2454 FBF: Real Estate Wealth...