Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman

Jason Hartman starts today's episode from the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscane, FL. He has created a new ratio for you to think about that can be put alongside the Rent-to-Value Ratio and all the other ones Jason has coined. Then he explores the concept of the unemployment rate versus the labor participation rate, the differences between them and what that means.

Then investment counselor Adam joins Jason to discuss a property in Mobile, AL and also to look at the growing wages in specialized blue collar jobs. The two explore how this will impact real estate values and what it could mean to 4 year colleges.

Key Takeaways:

[5:06] Jason's newest ratio

[8:52] Unemployment Rate vs Labor Participation Rate

[13:32] The discouraged worker skews unemployment stats

[15:02] A property profile in Mobile, AL

[18:56] Blue collar wages are enticing people away from 4 year colleges

[24:28] How rising blue college wages rising could impact real estate and the cost of repairs to our investment properties

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

The Unemployment Rate and the Labor Force Participation Rate Compared in One Minute

Is the Unemployment Rate Lying to You?

Jason Hartman starts today's show discussing the level of home flipping that's in the market right now. We're at a 7 year low, which means something in the marketplace today. It's important to accept today's landscape and figure out ways to invest in spite of that.

Then Jason talks with Chris Mason, mortgage broker, about what is happening in the mortgage market today, lending standards, and whether we're in danger of seeing another bubble burst.

Key Takeaways:

[2:47] Home flipping isn't what it used to be, reaching a 7 year low

[8:02] We need to accept reality that inventory is tight and properties are more expensive

[11:25] The magic 2 words for a landlord

Chris Mason Interview:

[15:26] What increased loan limits mean for the mortgage market

[19:23] Are FICO scores really a good criteria for borrowers?

[22:16] Are financing rules getting too liberal again?

[26:15] Are interest only loans still available?

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.EastBayMortgageBroker.com

Jason Hartman starts today's show discussing the level of home flipping that's in the market right now. We're at a 7 year low, which means something in the marketplace today. It's important to accept today's landscape and figure out ways to invest in spite of that.

Then Jason talks with Chris Mason, mortgage broker, about what is happening in the mortgage market today, lending standards, and whether we're in danger of seeing another bubble burst.

Key Takeaways:

[2:47] Home flipping isn't what it used to be, reaching a 7 year low

[8:02] We need to accept reality that inventory is tight and properties are more expensive

[11:25] The magic 2 words for a landlord

Chris Mason Interview:

[15:26] What increased loan limits mean for the mortgage market

[19:23] Are FICO scores really a good criteria for borrowers?

[22:16] Are financing rules getting too liberal again?

[26:15] Are interest only loans still available?

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.EastBayMortgageBroker.com

Jason Hartman starts today's show discussing the level of home flipping that's in the market right now. We're at a 7 year low, which means something in the marketplace today. It's important to accept today's landscape and figure out ways to invest in spite of that.

Then Jason talks with Chris Mason, mortgage broker, about what is happening in the mortgage market today, lending standards, and whether we're in danger of seeing another bubble burst.

Key Takeaways:

[2:47] Home flipping isn't what it used to be, reaching a 7 year low

[8:02] We need to accept reality that inventory is tight and properties are more expensive

[11:25] The magic 2 words for a landlord

Chris Mason Interview:

[15:26] What increased loan limits mean for the mortgage market

[19:23] Are FICO scores really a good criteria for borrowers?

[22:16] Are financing rules getting too liberal again?

[26:15] Are interest only loans still available?

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.EastBayMortgageBroker.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 1009, originally published in June 2018.

Jason Hartman talks with Financial Survival Network's founder Kerry Lutz for the whole episode today, as the two discuss the very important concept of financial repression. While financial repression is bad for individuals, it can be very lucrative for people who have invested in real estate properly in their younger years.

The two also discuss the current phenomenon of "tax refugees" being created by states like California, and where these refugees are fleeing too, as well as when they expect any economic pullback to happen and what Trump is doing that the mainstream media isn't paying attention to.

Key Takeaways:

[6:03] Make sure you get a home inspection and make sure you actually read it and learn the language

[9:211] What is financial repression?

[13:09] Financial repression is a great opportunity for those who invest in real estate

[16:45] Tracking the "tax refugees" leaving California

[23:16] What kind of economic outlooks has Kerry been hearing from the guests on the Financial Survival Network?

[27:14] The mainstream media is missing the fact that Trump is now making large chunks of the government irrelevant

Websites:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.FinancialSurvivalNetwork.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 1009, originally published in June 2018.

Jason Hartman talks with Financial Survival Network's founder Kerry Lutz for the whole episode today, as the two discuss the very important concept of financial repression. While financial repression is bad for individuals, it can be very lucrative for people who have invested in real estate properly in their younger years.

The two also discuss the current phenomenon of "tax refugees" being created by states like California, and where these refugees are fleeing too, as well as when they expect any economic pullback to happen and what Trump is doing that the mainstream media isn't paying attention to.

Key Takeaways:

[6:03] Make sure you get a home inspection and make sure you actually read it and learn the language

[9:211] What is financial repression?

[13:09] Financial repression is a great opportunity for those who invest in real estate

[16:45] Tracking the "tax refugees" leaving California

[23:16] What kind of economic outlooks has Kerry been hearing from the guests on the Financial Survival Network?

[27:14] The mainstream media is missing the fact that Trump is now making large chunks of the government irrelevant

Websites:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.FinancialSurvivalNetwork.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 1009, originally published in June 2018.

Jason Hartman talks with Financial Survival Network's founder Kerry Lutz for the whole episode today, as the two discuss the very important concept of financial repression. While financial repression is bad for individuals, it can be very lucrative for people who have invested in real estate properly in their younger years.

The two also discuss the current phenomenon of "tax refugees" being created by states like California, and where these refugees are fleeing too, as well as when they expect any economic pullback to happen and what Trump is doing that the mainstream media isn't paying attention to.

Key Takeaways:

[6:03] Make sure you get a home inspection and make sure you actually read it and learn the language

[9:211] What is financial repression?

[13:09] Financial repression is a great opportunity for those who invest in real estate

[16:45] Tracking the "tax refugees" leaving California

[23:16] What kind of economic outlooks has Kerry been hearing from the guests on the Financial Survival Network?

[27:14] The mainstream media is missing the fact that Trump is now making large chunks of the government irrelevant

Websites:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.FinancialSurvivalNetwork.com

Jason Hartman and investment counselor Adam explore the phenomenon of aging homebuyers in this episode before getting to some listener questions. Since the Great Recession the average age of homebuyers has skyrocketed into the upper 40s, about a decade older than it was before. Adam and Jason explore the reasons behind this shift and what it could mean for investors moving forward.

Then Jason and Adam answer 2 listener questions, one about Capital Expenditures and one about when NOT to do a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange.

Key Takeaways:

[4:16] The median age of homebuyers is now 47

[7:30] The downside of home ownership in this digital nomad society

[12:06] The history of homebuyer ages

[17:37] Are big CapEx like roofs and HVAC included in the pro forma maintenance percentages?

[21:12] Always ask for a Scope of Work prior to entering into a contract

[23:16] When shouldn't you do a 1031 Exchange?

[27:56] A property profile in Indiana

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman and investment counselor Adam explore the phenomenon of aging homebuyers in this episode before getting to some listener questions. Since the Great Recession the average age of homebuyers has skyrocketed into the upper 40s, about a decade older than it was before. Adam and Jason explore the reasons behind this shift and what it could mean for investors moving forward.

Then Jason and Adam answer 2 listener questions, one about Capital Expenditures and one about when NOT to do a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange.

Key Takeaways:

[4:16] The median age of homebuyers is now 47

[7:30] The downside of home ownership in this digital nomad society

[12:06] The history of homebuyer ages

[17:37] Are big CapEx like roofs and HVAC included in the pro forma maintenance percentages?

[21:12] Always ask for a Scope of Work prior to entering into a contract

[23:16] When shouldn't you do a 1031 Exchange?

[27:56] A property profile in Indiana

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman and investment counselor Adam explore the phenomenon of aging homebuyers in this episode before getting to some listener questions. Since the Great Recession the average age of homebuyers has skyrocketed into the upper 40s, about a decade older than it was before. Adam and Jason explore the reasons behind this shift and what it could mean for investors moving forward.

Then Jason and Adam answer 2 listener questions, one about Capital Expenditures and one about when NOT to do a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange.

Key Takeaways:

[4:16] The median age of homebuyers is now 47

[7:30] The downside of home ownership in this digital nomad society

[12:06] The history of homebuyer ages

[17:37] Are big CapEx like roofs and HVAC included in the pro forma maintenance percentages?

[21:12] Always ask for a Scope of Work prior to entering into a contract

[23:16] When shouldn't you do a 1031 Exchange?

[27:56] A property profile in Indiana

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties