Podcast | Jason Hartman

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...

Jason Hartman argues that income property remains the most reliable and lucrative asset class, even surpassing the high-growth potential of SpaceX stock. While his pre-IPO investment in the aerospace company yielded massive returns in a short timeframe, Hartman explains that real estate leverage and small deposits often produce superior, sometimes infinite, returns on investment. He reflects on...

Michael Zuber and real estate veteran Jason Hartman explore the economic implications of a potential peace deal with Iran. They suggest that such stability would lead to lower oil prices and a significant drop in mortgage rates, potentially falling below the 6% threshold. They argue that these shifts, combined with massive pent-up demand, could trigger a surge in housing […]The post 2436: Space X...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1531 published last August 18, 2020. Jason Hartman talks with Ross Wordon in today’s client case study. Ross Wordon started a fast-growing business from an Etsy store. His early interest in real estate sent him on an investment quest. After being a devoted listener of more than 500 episodes, […]The post 2435 FBF: The 93 Property Plan Client Case Study, Ross...

Jason presents a short and updated IDEAL acronym covering eight key benefits of income property including inflation-induced debt destruction, 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, and stepped-up basis. He announced plans to expand his team by hiring two additional full-time team members to better service their growing database of investors, specifically seeking candidates who are familiar with his […]The...

Jason Hartman and Michael Zuber explore the multi-dimensional benefits of investing in income properties, emphasizing why real estate outperforms one-dimensional assets like gold or cryptocurrency. They expand upon the traditional IDEAL acronym—representing Income, Depreciation, Equity growth, Appreciation, and Leverage—by adding three advanced wealth-building strategies. These “bonus” levers...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1515 published July 27, 2020. Jason Hartman prepares for the first major virtual event of the network, Meet the Masters XXII. Today’s guest is Chief Investment Officer of KraneShares, Brendan Ahern. What are the relations with China looking like for the US and the rest of the globe? Brendan […]The post 2432 FBF: US, China Trade War & COVID Brendan Ahern...