Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman

On this episode of the Creating Wealth Show, Jason Hartman talks with author and editor, Janet Portman, about becoming a landlord. Whether or not you call yourself a “landlord,” when you rent out a house, you’ll want to do it right!

Ninety percent of small properties are owned by individual landlords, and millions in this group are balancing their landlord responsibilities with their daytime careers. Tune in as Jason and Janet discuss everything from landlord business basics and finding good tenants, to complying with applicable rental laws and dealing with problem tenants.  Janet Portman, author, attorney, and nationally recognized specialist in landlord/tenant law, is managing editor at Nolo, the nation’s recognized leader in providing legal information for consumers and small businesses.

Portman oversees editorial work on all Nolo books and software. She is the author or co-author of Every Landlord’s Legal Guide, Every Tenant’s Legal Guide, and LeaseWriter Plus software, plus six other books, all published by Nolo.

As an expert in legal issues related to landlords and tenants, Portman has appeared on national television and radio and has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, Smart Money, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications. She has also spoken on related topics such as disputes involving neighbors and pets. Before joining Nolo in 1994, Portman was a public defender for the California State Public Defender’s office, representing clients at the trial, appellate, and state Supreme Court levels. Portman received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford University and a law degree from Santa Clara University.

On this episode of the Creating Wealth Show, Jason Hartman talks with author and editor, Janet Portman, about becoming a landlord. Whether or not you call yourself a "landlord," when you rent out a house, you'll want to do it right!

Ninety percent of small properties are owned by individual landlords, and millions in this group are balancing their landlord responsibilities with their daytime careers. Tune in as Jason and Janet discuss everything from landlord business basics and finding good tenants, to complying with applicable rental laws and dealing with problem tenants. Janet Portman, author, attorney, and nationally recognized specialist in landlord/tenant law, is managing editor at Nolo, the nation's recognized leader in providing legal information for consumers and small businesses.

Portman oversees editorial work on all Nolo books and software. She is the author or co-author of Every Landlord's Legal Guide, Every Tenant's Legal Guide, and LeaseWriter Plus software, plus six other books, all published by Nolo.

As an expert in legal issues related to landlords and tenants, Portman has appeared on national television and radio and has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger's, Smart Money, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications. She has also spoken on related topics such as disputes involving neighbors and pets. Before joining Nolo in 1994, Portman was a public defender for the California State Public Defender's office, representing clients at the trial, appellate, and state Supreme Court levels. Portman received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford University and a law degree from Santa Clara University.

Jason shares the details for the Creating Wealth Seminar and Property Tour in Memphis, the Venture Alliance Mastermind in Las Vegas and what not to buy from your favorite local coffee shop before introducing guest, Julie Benezet. Julie is the Founder and Managing Principal of Business Growth Consultants and former Director of Global Real Estate at Amazon.com. She joins Jason to give us a behind the curtain look at Amazon’s fascinating build out and philosophy. Julie also shares key points from her new book, The Journey of Not Knowing: How 21st Century Leaders Can Chart a Course Where There is None.

[1:42] Jason wants you to live long enough to enjoy the fruits of your investments.

[5:28] A Creating Wealth Seminar and Property Tour is set for the end of March in Memphis, TN.

[6:49] Harry Dent has made some crazy predictions and will come back on the show to explain them.

[13:30] Information for the Venture Alliance Mastermind: Your Financial Friends event in Las Vegas.

Julie Benezet Guest Interview:

[17:01] Julie details her business planning efforts at Amazon.com.

[21:55] Amazon’s ‘Get Big Fast’ mantra required employees who knew the rules of distribution.

[24:40] How Amazon chose locations for their fulfillment centers.

[28:17] Unpacking Julie’s book to understand the 4 steps required to do business in the 21st century.

[34:59] Julie reviews the 4 steps.

[35:56] Germany was the location of Julie’s defining moment as a leader.

[42:35] Pay attention to your customers!  

Jason Hartman

Creating Wealth Seminar and Property Tour in Memphis

Venture Alliance Mastermind

JHart88 on Voxer

Foundation for Economic Education

Business Growth Consulting

The Journey of Not Knowing

Jason shares the details for the Creating Wealth Seminar and Property Tour in Memphis, the Venture Alliance Mastermind in Las Vegas and what not to buy from your favorite local coffee shop before introducing guest, Julie Benezet. Julie is the Founder and Managing Principal of Business Growth Consultants and former Director of Global Real Estate at Amazon.com. She joins Jason to give us a behind the curtain look at Amazon's fascinating build out and philosophy. Julie also shares key points from her new book, The Journey of Not Knowing: How 21st Century Leaders Can Chart a Course Where There is None.

[1:42] Jason wants you to live long enough to enjoy the fruits of your investments.

[5:28] A Creating Wealth Seminar and Property Tour is set for the end of March in Memphis, TN.

[6:49] Harry Dent has made some crazy predictions and will come back on the show to explain them.

[13:30] Information for the Venture Alliance Mastermind: Your Financial Friends event in Las Vegas.

Julie Benezet Guest Interview:

[17:01] Julie details her business planning efforts at Amazon.com.

[21:55] Amazon's 'Get Big Fast' mantra required employees who knew the rules of distribution.

[24:40] How Amazon chose locations for their fulfillment centers.

[28:17] Unpacking Julie's book to understand the 4 steps required to do business in the 21st century.

[34:59] Julie reviews the 4 steps.

[35:56] Germany was the location of Julie's defining moment as a leader.

[42:35] Pay attention to your customers!

Jason Hartman

Creating Wealth Seminar and Property Tour in Memphis

Venture Alliance Mastermind

JHart88 on Voxer

Foundation for Economic Education

Business Growth Consulting

The Journey of Not Knowing

Jason details an exclusive new financing option for income property investors which is now available as it has never been a better time to lock in a rate. Trump, the first real estate president, may be good for business but he will usher in inflation and rising interest rates. Also, Joe describes the changes Fannie Mae recently announced. They are now allowing investors to put 20% down on their first 10 properties, but with caveats. The important thing to remember is that once you own the property you have options.

[3:03] Details for the next Venture Alliance Mastermind in Las Vegas.

[5:02] An exclusive financing offer for income property investors.

[8:02] Owning the paper and being the lender is Jason’s second favorite asset.

[17:07] When you are a real estate investor your tenant is your customer.

[18:01] Jawad Mian writes “Check your biases at the door; Trump is good for business.”

[21:44] Vancouver, British Columbia is experiencing a bubble, sales have plummeted by 40%.

[26:15] Fannie Mae allows borrowers to put 20% down or the first 10 properties.

[28:28] Interest rates are rising so lock the rate on your property rate now.

[33:22] 85-90 days in the maximum time to lock in a rate.

[34:53] Joe explains loan level price adjustments to rate.

[37:07] The Trump administration may replace the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

[42:00] The ease or difficulty of qualifying for a loan.

Jason Hartman

Venture Alliance Mastermind

Stray Reflections by Jawad Mian

Jason details an exclusive new financing option for income property investors which is now available as it has never been a better time to lock in a rate. Trump, the first real estate president, may be good for business but he will usher in inflation and rising interest rates. Also, Joe describes the changes Fannie Mae recently announced. They are now allowing investors to put 20% down on their first 10 properties, but with caveats. The important thing to remember is that once you own the property you have options.

[3:03] Details for the next Venture Alliance Mastermind in Las Vegas.

[5:02] An exclusive financing offer for income property investors.

[8:02] Owning the paper and being the lender is Jason's second favorite asset.

[17:07] When you are a real estate investor your tenant is your customer.

[18:01] Jawad Mian writes "Check your biases at the door; Trump is good for business."

[21:44] Vancouver, British Columbia is experiencing a bubble, sales have plummeted by 40%.

[26:15] Fannie Mae allows borrowers to put 20% down or the first 10 properties.

[28:28] Interest rates are rising so lock the rate on your property rate now.

[33:22] 85-90 days in the maximum time to lock in a rate.

[34:53] Joe explains loan level price adjustments to rate.

[37:07] The Trump administration may replace the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

[42:00] The ease or difficulty of qualifying for a loan.

Jason Hartman

Venture Alliance Mastermind

Stray Reflections by Jawad Mian

Jason reveals how you can actually profit from prudent borrowing. Then Jason and Ben, a local businessman and caterer, discuss inflation and rising food prices.