Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman

Jason Hartman and Doug start off today's episode with a discussion on the issue of America's retirement savings. There's a looming problem with many people being unable to afford any form of an emergency expense, but also on the other end of the spectrum, as people are getting hit with taxes on their required minimum distributions.

Then Jason has the first part of his interview with Laurence Kotlikoff, William Fairfield Warren Professor and Professor of Economics at Boston University, about the massive amount of unfunded mandates that are awaiting the United States. Currently he has that number pegged around $239 trillion, and there are only a few ways that can be resolved.

Key Takeaways:

[5:03] The Required Minimum Distribution problem

[8:14] Equity values going up 8% a year while the real economy is only going up 2-3%, eventually something has to give

Laurence Kotlikoff, Part 1

[17:57] The most recent number the unfunded mandates are going to cost

[24:52] Does Laurence believe in Supply-Side Economics?

[28:00] Consuming your way to prosperity has never worked before and won't now

[31:20] How Laurence would have dealt with the collapse of Lehman Brothers to calm the public's response to the start of the Great Recession

[35:03] Laurence's take on Jason's 6 ways the government can get out of its hole

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.Maxifi.com

Jason Hartman and in-house economist Thomas take today's episode to examine the 10 things that are happening in the US and abroad that are making the most impact in 2019. Among them are the US/China trade war, interest rates, the Mueller Report, millennial household formations, and more.

Key Takeaways:

[2:13] The best thing that's happened so far in 2019 is lower interest rates

[4:54] Household formation for millennials is looking really good for investors

[7:36] The Fed being receptive of market conditions has been a good omen for 2019

[12:29] The 3% GDP growth they said we needed to "pay" for the Trump tax cuts happened

[15:28] Blogcast on Creative Destruction

[21:24] The Mueller Report's impact on the housing market

[24:06] The US needs to negotiate with China now before we operate out of a position of weakness

[26:19] When China sat out the bond auction recently it created a wild swing

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.JasonHartman.com/Cruise

Jason Hartman's Real Estate Investor Update Alexa Skill

Jason Hartman and in-house economist Thomas take today's episode to examine the 10 things that are happening in the US and abroad that are making the most impact in 2019. Among them are the US/China trade war, interest rates, the Mueller Report, millennial household formations, and more.

Key Takeaways:

[2:13] The best thing that's happened so far in 2019 is lower interest rates

[4:54] Household formation for millennials is looking really good for investors

[7:36] The Fed being receptive of market conditions has been a good omen for 2019

[12:29] The 3% GDP growth they said we needed to "pay" for the Trump tax cuts happened

[15:28] Blogcast on Creative Destruction

[21:24] The Mueller Report's impact on the housing market

[24:06] The US needs to negotiate with China now before we operate out of a position of weakness

[26:19] When China sat out the bond auction recently it created a wild swing

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.JasonHartman.com/Cruise

Jason Hartman's Real Estate Investor Update Alexa Skill

Jason Hartman and in-house economist Thomas take today's episode to examine the 10 things that are happening in the US and abroad that are making the most impact in 2019. Among them are the US/China trade war, interest rates, the Mueller Report, millennial household formations, and more.

Key Takeaways:

[2:13] The best thing that's happened so far in 2019 is lower interest rates

[4:54] Household formation for millennials is looking really good for investors

[7:36] The Fed being receptive of market conditions has been a good omen for 2019

[12:29] The 3% GDP growth they said we needed to "pay" for the Trump tax cuts happened

[15:28] Blogcast on Creative Destruction

[21:24] The Mueller Report's impact on the housing market

[24:06] The US needs to negotiate with China now before we operate out of a position of weakness

[26:19] When China sat out the bond auction recently it created a wild swing

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.JasonHartman.com/Cruise

Jason Hartman's Real Estate Investor Update Alexa Skill

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 892, originally published in October 2017.

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.

[01:10] Jason comments on the Las Vegas terrorist attack.

[09:30] Compound interest can be a powerful tool against inflation.

[15:12] Engineers take an analytical approach to investing.

[17:22] After 18 years, $100,000 grow to 14 million.

[24:43] Jason explains a Deferred Sales Trust.

[28:39] If you are on the fence about investing talk with an investment counselor.

[39:33] Asset Protection is a complicated subject you should speak with a lawyer about.

[48:58] Resources for tax help.

Jason Hartman

Real Estate Tools - Property Tracker Software

Venture Alliance Mastermind

Compound Interest Calculator

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 892, originally published in October 2017.

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.

[01:10] Jason comments on the Las Vegas terrorist attack.

[09:30] Compound interest can be a powerful tool against inflation.

[15:12] Engineers take an analytical approach to investing.

[17:22] After 18 years, $100,000 grow to 14 million.

[24:43] Jason explains a Deferred Sales Trust.

[28:39] If you are on the fence about investing talk with an investment counselor.

[39:33] Asset Protection is a complicated subject you should speak with a lawyer about.

[48:58] Resources for tax help.

Jason Hartman

Real Estate Tools - Property Tracker Software

Venture Alliance Mastermind

Compound Interest Calculator

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 892, originally published in October 2017.

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.

[01:10] Jason comments on the Las Vegas terrorist attack.

[09:30] Compound interest can be a powerful tool against inflation.

[15:12] Engineers take an analytical approach to investing.

[17:22] After 18 years, $100,000 grow to 14 million.

[24:43] Jason explains a Deferred Sales Trust.

[28:39] If you are on the fence about investing talk with an investment counselor.

[39:33] Asset Protection is a complicated subject you should speak with a lawyer about.

[48:58] Resources for tax help.

Jason Hartman

Real Estate Tools - Property Tracker Software

Venture Alliance Mastermind

Compound Interest Calculator

Jason Hartman and Adam kick off today's episode answering some listener questions from Brenda and Roger. They want to know about how Jason's family was able to make real estate investing work in California, as well as planning for CapEx repairs as a landlord.

Then Jason talks with Frank Barletta, Co-Founder and CEO of UpTop, about how his software can help self-managing property owners. Frank explains how UpTop helps landlords deal with leases and maintenance requests, as well as how to use the platform.

Key Takeaways:

[3:26] Listen Question from Brenda: Jason doesn't like investing in California but his Aunt has successfully invested in Sacramento, CA. How did she succeed?

[5:58] Real estate as an asset is so powerful that it can turn decent investments into great investments over time

[8:12] How to account for large CapEx repairs

[11:46] It's crucial to look at your inspect report thoroughly and make sure the items that were supposed to be done were done properly so you don't get surprise expenses later

Frank Barletta Interview:

[18:56] What does a landlord do with UpTop?

[21:56] Where UpTop makes its money

[27:01] How UpTop handles leases

[27:48] Dealing with maintenance issues through UpTop

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Ask

www.LiveUpTop.com

Jason Hartman's Real Estate Investor Update Alexa Skill

Jason Hartman and Adam kick off today's episode answering some listener questions from Brenda and Roger. They want to know about how Jason's family was able to make real estate investing work in California, as well as planning for CapEx repairs as a landlord.

Then Jason talks with Frank Barletta, Co-Founder and CEO of UpTop, about how his software can help self-managing property owners. Frank explains how UpTop helps landlords deal with leases and maintenance requests, as well as how to use the platform.

Key Takeaways:

[3:26] Listen Question from Brenda: Jason doesn't like investing in California but his Aunt has successfully invested in Sacramento, CA. How did she succeed?

[5:58] Real estate as an asset is so powerful that it can turn decent investments into great investments over time

[8:12] How to account for large CapEx repairs

[11:46] It's crucial to look at your inspect report thoroughly and make sure the items that were supposed to be done were done properly so you don't get surprise expenses later

Frank Barletta Interview:

[18:56] What does a landlord do with UpTop?

[21:56] Where UpTop makes its money

[27:01] How UpTop handles leases

[27:48] Dealing with maintenance issues through UpTop

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Ask

www.LiveUpTop.com

Jason Hartman's Real Estate Investor Update Alexa Skill

Jason Hartman and Adam kick off today's episode answering some listener questions from Brenda and Roger. They want to know about how Jason's family was able to make real estate investing work in California, as well as planning for CapEx repairs as a landlord.

Then Jason talks with Frank Barletta, Co-Founder and CEO of UpTop, about how his software can help self-managing property owners. Frank explains how UpTop helps landlords deal with leases and maintenance requests, as well as how to use the platform.

Key Takeaways:

[3:26] Listen Question from Brenda: Jason doesn't like investing in California but his Aunt has successfully invested in Sacramento, CA. How did she succeed?

[5:58] Real estate as an asset is so powerful that it can turn decent investments into great investments over time

[8:12] How to account for large CapEx repairs

[11:46] It's crucial to look at your inspect report thoroughly and make sure the items that were supposed to be done were done properly so you don't get surprise expenses later

Frank Barletta Interview:

[18:56] What does a landlord do with UpTop?

[21:56] Where UpTop makes its money

[27:01] How UpTop handles leases

[27:48] Dealing with maintenance issues through UpTop

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Ask

www.LiveUpTop.com

Jason Hartman's Real Estate Investor Update Alexa Skill