Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (AIPIS)

Jason Hartman talks with Ryan Schellhous, founder at IndigoSpire CPAs & Advisors, about the new tax plan. The two start off with a 30,000 foot overview of the plan, then drill down into specific components of the plan as they figure out who is going to be helped and who may not see as much of a benefit under the plan. Ryan explains the biggest revenue raisers and "losers" under the new bill, and some of the most important pieces that will impact individual filers.

Key Takeaways:

[3:36] The 30,000 foot overview of the GOP Tax Reform

[5:31] Will this tax reform create a repatriation of wealth back to the US?

[9:22] The move that mobilized the GOP forces toward tax reform

[11:19] The 2nd most important thing in the tax plan was the widening of tax brackets and lowering of rates for individuals

[13:29] The standard deducation has been increased, which should increase the number of simple 1040s being filed

[16:30] The single largest revenue raiser in the entire bill

[18:42] The change in mortgage interest deductions could cause a dampening in the high end real estate market

[21:12] The Alternative Minimum Tax isn't gone, but it's gone through an overhaul

[23:03] Pass-through businesses are getting a 20% deduction

[30:02] The accelerated bonus depreciation is enormous for real estate investors

[33:34] Changes to the 1031 Exchange rule

[37:37] The carried interest rules have changed as well, impacting the hedge fund managers trading techniques

[39:26] 529 plans (education plans for children) can now be used to pay for private schools

[40:00] Some tax changes that were EXPECTED but didn't end up happening

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Masters

www.JasonHartman.com/Contest

www.IndigoSpire.com

Jason Hartman interviews Rich Dad Advisor Ken McElroy, who will be speaking at this year's Meet the Masters of Income Property in La Jolla. Ken tells Jason some of the most common mistakes he sees real estate investors make, why you can't just buy real estate any time you like, and some tips on how to do property management the right way.

They also discuss why the American idea of home ownership may be a massive myth, and two critical pieces to your investment success.

Key Takeaways:

[4:44] The two common mistakes Ken sees in real estate investors

[6:47] Real estate is cyclical, so you can't just buy all the time throughout your career

[9:09] Ken's real estate business model

[10:48] Some tips on how to do property management right

[13:29] C class properties look good on paper, but in the long run, better quality properties bring better quality tenants

[20:16] It's important to treat all your residents as your customers

[21:42] Is the idea of home ownership a myth?

[23:55] Population growth and migration are two things critical to investment success

[27:14] The state of the states

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Masters

www.MCCompanies.com

Jason Hartman interviews Rich Dad Advisor Ken McElroy, who will be speaking at this year's Meet the Masters of Income Property in La Jolla. Ken tells Jason some of the most common mistakes he sees real estate investors make, why you can't just buy real estate any time you like, and some tips on how to do property management the right way.

They also discuss why the American idea of home ownership may be a massive myth, and two critical pieces to your investment success.

Key Takeaways:

[4:44] The two common mistakes Ken sees in real estate investors

[6:47] Real estate is cyclical, so you can't just buy all the time throughout your career

[9:09] Ken's real estate business model

[10:48] Some tips on how to do property management right

[13:29] C class properties look good on paper, but in the long run, better quality properties bring better quality tenants

[20:16] It's important to treat all your residents as your customers

[21:42] Is the idea of home ownership a myth?

[23:55] Population growth and migration are two things critical to investment success

[27:14] The state of the states

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Masters

www.MCCompanies.com

We've all heard about crowdfunding sites like GoFundMe, KickStarter, and IndieGoGo. Now, however, there's crowdfunding for real estate deals, and AlphaFlow is one of the leaders in the industry.

Jason Hartman talks with Ray Sturm, co-founder and CEO of AlphaFlow, about how it all works, what kinds of deals AlphaFlow is interested in, and why some deals just don't work.

Key Takeaways:

[2:44] What AlphaFlow is and how it works

[4:43] The regulations AlphaFlow has to follow

[7:28] In real estate crowdfunding you have to commit early

[11:32] Why AlphaFlow sticks with residential real estate

[14:43] The interest rates that borrowers are paying and how the loan breakdown works

[17:18] AlphaFlow stays away from refinancing deals

Websites:

www.AlphaFlow.com

We've all heard about crowdfunding sites like GoFundMe, KickStarter, and IndieGoGo. Now, however, there's crowdfunding for real estate deals, and AlphaFlow is one of the leaders in the industry.

Jason Hartman talks with Ray Sturm, co-founder and CEO of AlphaFlow, about how it all works, what kinds of deals AlphaFlow is interested in, and why some deals just don't work.

Key Takeaways:

[2:44] What AlphaFlow is and how it works

[4:43] The regulations AlphaFlow has to follow

[7:28] In real estate crowdfunding you have to commit early

[11:32] Why AlphaFlow sticks with residential real estate

[14:43] The interest rates that borrowers are paying and how the loan breakdown works

[17:18] AlphaFlow stays away from refinancing deals

Websites:

www.AlphaFlow.com

Vinney Chopra came into the United States with $7 in his pockets, and a work ethic to take him far in life. From selling encyclopedias door to door for 80 hours a week to now buying $25+ million apartment complexes, Vinney hasn't let anything stand in his way.

Listen in as Vinney tells Jason Hartman the story of his immigration, and how his investment career has unfolded.

Key Takeaways:

[1:40] Vinney's immigration story

[4:31] Vinney first started earning his money by selling encyclopedias door to door

[8:18] The first home Vinney bought, and when he got into the rental property business

[11:53] Transitioning from single family homes to multifamily

[15:03] There are things you can do with multifamily investments that don't make sense for single family

[19:22] Portability has become the new norm for residents of apartments and single family homes

Website:

www.MultiFamilySyndicationAcademy.com

www.VinneyChopra.com

Jason welcomes client, Clay Slocum to the show. Clay is a millennial who currently has four properties in his real estate portfolio. Before buying his first property, Clay worked diligently with Oscar, his Investment Counselor, and a Local Market Specialist to play around with the numbers and he discovered his initial investment could grow exponentially. Clay shares his insights on the power of compounding interest, asset protection, and the Memphis market.

Key Takeaways:

[2:33] Compound interest can be a powerful tool against inflation.

[8:15] Engineers take an analytical approach to investing.

[10:25] After 18 years, $100,000 grow to 14 million.

[17:46] Jason explains a Deferred Sales Trust.

[21:42] If you are on the fence about investing talk with an investment counselor.

[32:36] Asset Protection is a complicated subject you should speak with a lawyer about.

[42:01] Resources for tax help.

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Meet the Masters of Income Property 2018

www.RealEstateTools.com

Compound Interest Calculator

"Opportunity cost is a cost most people don't evaluate."

"When it comes to asset protection most people think about the internal threat, not the external threat which can be costlier."

Jason welcomes client, Clay Slocum to the show. Clay is a millennial who currently has four properties in his real estate portfolio. Before buying his first property, Clay worked diligently with Oscar, his Investment Counselor, and a Local Market Specialist to play around with the numbers and he discovered his initial investment could grow exponentially. Clay shares his insights on the power of compounding interest, asset protection, and the Memphis market.

Key Takeaways:

[2:33] Compound interest can be a powerful tool against inflation.

[8:15] Engineers take an analytical approach to investing.

[10:25] After 18 years, $100,000 grow to 14 million.

[17:46] Jason explains a Deferred Sales Trust.

[21:42] If you are on the fence about investing talk with an investment counselor.

[32:36] Asset Protection is a complicated subject you should speak with a lawyer about.

[42:01] Resources for tax help.

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Meet the Masters of Income Property 2018

www.RealEstateTools.com

Compound Interest Calculator

"Opportunity cost is a cost most people don’t evaluate."

"When it comes to asset protection most people think about the internal threat, not the external threat which can be costlier."

For this 10th Episode, Jason Hartman talks with author Dan Millman about his new book The Hidden School and his best-seller The Peaceful Warrior.

The two discuss Dan's spiritual search, the difference in Eastern and Western cultures, the difference between selfish and Selfish, and other philosophical questions.

Key Takeaways:

[2:42] How Dan's new book fits in with his original book The Peaceful Warrior

[6:46] The importance of travel

[11:35] The power of media

[15:50] It's important to think of the more existential questions in life

[21:18] How understanding and understanding that we're all connected helps us

Website:

www.PeacefulWarrior.com