Jason Hartman talks with Bill Ness, CEO and founder of Neighborhoods.com and 55Places.com, about how to evaluate neighborhoods and the incredible opportunity that the 55+ age market is presenting for investors.

Key Takeaways:

[1:52] As Bill started Neighborhoods.com, how did he define a neighborhood?

[5:02] How do people sort neighborhoods

[9:26] Last year only 38% of home buyers were over the age of 55

Websites:

www.Neighborhoods.com

www.55Places.com

Jason Hartman talks with Bill Ness, CEO and founder of Neighborhoods.com and 55Places.com, about how to evaluate neighborhoods and the incredible opportunity that the 55+ age market is presenting for investors.

Key Takeaways:

[1:52] As Bill started Neighborhoods.com, how did he define a neighborhood?

[5:02] How do people sort neighborhoods

[9:26] Last year only 38% of home buyers were over the age of 55

Websites:

www.Neighborhoods.com

www.55Places.com

Jason Hartman talks with Michael Finch, Principal at SVN and SFRhub Advisors, about the latest trend in real estate development: the build to rent model. The two discuss why this model is so popular, why developers love it and why it's not likely to be going away any time soon.

Key Takeaways:

[1:26] Why is the build-to-rent model so attractive?

[6:15] Build to Rent properties tend to haev drastically lower tenant turnover

[10:48] Financing build to rent properties

[14:09] Do communities have to be all or nothing in terms of build for rent sales?

Website:

www.SFRhub.com

Jason Hartman talks with Michael Finch, Principal at SVN and SFRhub Advisors, about the latest trend in real estate development: the build to rent model. The two discuss why this model is so popular, why developers love it and why it's not likely to be going away any time soon.

Key Takeaways:

[1:26] Why is the build-to-rent model so attractive?

[6:15] Build to Rent properties tend to haev drastically lower tenant turnover

[10:48] Financing build to rent properties

[14:09] Do communities have to be all or nothing in terms of build for rent sales?

Website:

www.SFRhub.com

Jason Hartman talks with Romana King, award winning real estate writer and director of content for Zolo, about what's going on in the Canadian real estate market (specifically Vancouver), as well as some of the best tips for real estate investors. Romana is another buy and hold real estate investor, and she and Jason explore what the best practices are in that marketplace.

Key Takeaways:

[4:50] When you purchase a property, the value isn't in the property it's in the land

[7:56] Canadian financing options

[12:13] Romana's take on Opportunity Zones

[15:09] What is Zolo?

[17:42] Romana's tips for purchasing investment properties

[21:26] Some signs that the area might be a good one to invest in

Website:

www.Zolo.ca

www.RomanaKing.com

Jason Hartman talks with Romana King, award winning real estate writer and director of content for Zolo, about what's going on in the Canadian real estate market (specifically Vancouver), as well as some of the best tips for real estate investors. Romana is another buy and hold real estate investor, and she and Jason explore what the best practices are in that marketplace.

Key Takeaways:

[4:50] When you purchase a property, the value isn't in the property it's in the land

[7:56] Canadian financing options

[12:13] Romana's take on Opportunity Zones

[15:09] What is Zolo?

[17:42] Romana's tips for purchasing investment properties

[21:26] Some signs that the area might be a good one to invest in

Website:

www.Zolo.ca

www.RomanaKing.com

In this off topic episode, Jason Hartman talks with Cynthia Kane, author of How to Communicate Like a Buddhist, as well as Talk To Yourself Like a Buddhist, about how we should be communicating with ourself and with others. Too often we say things hurtful to ourselves and our loved ones which we don't even realize until it's too late. Cynthia explains the elements of right speech that will point us in the right direction, as well as the importance of silence.

Key Takeaways:

[2:30] How does communicating like a Buddhist help you?

[6:20] The importance of "Mindful Listening"

[8:49] How we can use silence in a positive way

[16:24] How do you talk to YOURSELF as a Buddhist?

[20:28] You need to pump yourself up with self talk a little bit

[22:18] The importance of questioning

Website:

www.CynthiaKane.com

www.JasonHartman.com

In this off topic episode, Jason Hartman talks with Cynthia Kane, author of How to Communicate Like a Buddhist, as well as Talk To Yourself Like a Buddhist, about how we should be communicating with ourself and with others. Too often we say things hurtful to ourselves and our loved ones which we don't even realize until it's too late. Cynthia explains the elements of right speech that will point us in the right direction, as well as the importance of silence.

Key Takeaways:

[2:30] How does communicating like a Buddhist help you?

[6:20] The importance of "Mindful Listening"

[8:49] How we can use silence in a positive way

[16:24] How do you talk to YOURSELF as a Buddhist?

[20:28] You need to pump yourself up with self talk a little bit

[22:18] The importance of questioning

Website:

www.CynthiaKane.com

www.JasonHartman.com

Jason Hartman talks with DeAnn O'Donovan, former President & CEO of AHP Servicing and former Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer of Wintrust Mortgage, about the practice of investing in non-performing notes and loans. DenAnn explains what she looks for when considering investing in loans, what positions she's comfortable taking, and where you can still find deals in today's marketplace.

Key Takeaways:

[5:18] Does it matter whether you're in first or second lien position?

[9:11] Where do you find the deals in today's market?

[19:33] Are there multiple categories of servicers available?

Website:

DeAnn O'Donovan on LinkedIn

Jason Hartman talks with DeAnn O'Donovan, former President & CEO of AHP Servicing and former Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer of Wintrust Mortgage, about the practice of investing in non-performing notes and loans. DenAnn explains what she looks for when considering investing in loans, what positions she's comfortable taking, and where you can still find deals in today's marketplace.

Key Takeaways:

[5:18] Does it matter whether you're in first or second lien position?

[9:11] Where do you find the deals in today's market?

[19:33] Are there multiple categories of servicers available?

Website:

DeAnn O'Donovan on LinkedIn