Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman

Today’s guest, Chris Versace is the editor of investment newsletter PowerTrend Profits and portfolio manager of the Thematic Growth portfolio at Fabian Wealth Strategies. He is  a columnist for Fox Business Network, Forbes, and TheStreet.com. Chris spent 13 years in equity research at financial institutions including Salomon Brothers. And, he recently co-authored the book Cocktail Investing: Distilling Everyday Noise into Clear Investment Signals for Better Returns.  

 

Key Takeaways:

 

Jason’s Editorial:

[3:55] The Hourly Wage Needed to Rent a Two Bedroom Apartment is Rising.

 

Chris Versace Guest Interview:

[20:37] Overhauls to the tax code and the immigration policy would be examples of policies which could get the economy back on track.

[22:21] Cronyism is widespread in the wind energy industry.

[24:15] One of Chris’s favorite investment themes is the always on, always connected consumer because it is explosive with opportunity.

[30:45] It is short sighted to want higher minimum wages.

[33:03] Cybersecurity stocks is an ever-growing area that is a must own for investment portfolios 

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jason Hartman

Longevity and Biohacking Podcast

Hartman Education

Chris Versace

Today's guest, Chris Versace is the editor of investment newsletter PowerTrend Profits and portfolio manager of the Thematic Growth portfolio at Fabian Wealth Strategies. He is a columnist for Fox Business Network, Forbes, and TheStreet.com. Chris spent 13 years in equity research at financial institutions including Salomon Brothers. And, he recently co-authored the book Cocktail Investing: Distilling Everyday Noise into Clear Investment Signals for Better Returns.

Key Takeaways:

Jason's Editorial:

[3:55] The Hourly Wage Needed to Rent a Two Bedroom Apartment is Rising.

Chris Versace Guest Interview:

[20:37] Overhauls to the tax code and the immigration policy would be examples of policies which could get the economy back on track.

[22:21] Cronyism is widespread in the wind energy industry.

[24:15] One of Chris's favorite investment themes is the always on, always connected consumer because it is explosive with opportunity.

[30:45] It is short sighted to want higher minimum wages.

[33:03] Cybersecurity stocks is an ever-growing area that is a must own for investment portfolios

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jason Hartman

Longevity and Biohacking Podcast

Hartman Education

Chris Versace

Survive and thrive in today's economy! With over 400 episodes produced, business and investment guru Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Steve Forbes (Freedom Manifesto), Tomas Sowell (Housing Boom and Bust), Noam Chomsky (Manufacturing Consent), Jenny Craig (Health & Fitness CEO), Jim Cramer (Mad Money), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Todd Akin (Former US Congressman), William D. Cohan ( The Price of Silence, The Last Tycoon, & House of Cards), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Daniel Pink (National Geographic). Jason Hartman is the Founder and CEO of Platinum Properties Investor Network, The Hartman Media Company, and The Jason Hartman Foundation. Starting with very little, Jason, while still in college at the age of 19, embarked on a career in real estate while brokering properties for clients, he was investing in he own portfolio along the way. Through creativity, persistence and hard work, he soon joined the ranks of the top one-percent of Realtors in the U.S. and in quick succession; earned a number of prestigious industry awards and became a young multi-millionaire. Jason purchased an Irvine, California real estate brokerage firm which he expanded dramatically and was later acquired by Coldwell Banker. He combined his dedication and business talents to become a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, author, and media personality. Over the years he developed his Complete Solution for Real Estate Investors™ where his innovative firm educates and assists investors in acquiring prudent investments nationwide for their portfolio. Jason’s highly sought after educational events, speaking engagements, and his ultra-hot “Creating Wealth Podcast” inspire and empower hundreds of thousands of people in 26 countries worldwide. Additional guests featured on the Creating Wealth podcast include Robert Kiyosaki (RIch Dad Poor Dad), Matthew Quirk (The 500 & The Directive), Eve Wright (Life at the Speed of Passion), John Lawrence Allen (Make Wall Street Pay You Back), Jerry Robinson (Bankruptcy in Our Nation), Peter Zeihan (The Accidental Superpower), David Crowe (National Association of Homebuilders NAHB), Consuelo Mack (PBS - Wealth Track), Sean Haugh (Libertarian Candidate for the US Senate), Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing), Charles Goyette (Ron Paul's America Show), Chris Martenson (Crash Course), Matt Theriault (Epic Real Estate Investing), Christopher Barnatt (The Future of 3D Printing), Zac Bissonnette (Good Advice From Bad People), Rich Karlgaard (Forbes Magazine). Chris Mayer (Agora Financial), Craig R. Smith (The Great Withdrawal), Po Bronson (The Science of Winning & Losing), Jim Stossel (Why Government Fails), John McAfee (Founder of McAfee Anti-Virus Software) Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogeys, and Bears), Nick Bilton (Hatching Twitter), Tom Kreautler (The Money Pit), Doug Brunt (Ghosts of Manhattan), Catherine McBreen (Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass it On), Les Leopold (How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour), Robert Greene (Mastery, Power, & Seduction), Byron Dorgan (Gridlock), Dennis Miller (Retirement Reboot), George Gilder (Knowledge & Power), Jed Kolko (Tulia), Dr. Judith Wright (The Soft Addiction Solution), Richard Duncan (The New Depression), Dave Krieger (Clouded Titles), Bill Ayers (Confessions of an American Dissident), Dr. H. Woody Block (American Gridlock), Steven Kotler (Abundance), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Greg Farrell (Crash of the Titans), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China), Ken Gronbach (The Age Curve), Amity Shlaes (The Forgotten Man), Roger Lowenstein (The End of Wall Street), Jay Elliot (The Steve Jobs Way), Richard Duncan (The Dollar Crisis & The Corruption of Capitalism), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), and Steve Slaunwhite (The Wealthy Freelancer). A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Ep

Carrie joins Jason today to recap the impressive Cincinnati market property tour. The Cincinnati real estate market passed all 13 fundamentals of what is required to make a market viable as a rental market. It is a family town with historic properties where the inhabitants value their deep kindred roots. Investors gobbled up more than a dozen properties and there is high demand for more. The local market specialist definitely raised the bar during this tour. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[4:31] Properties in Hamilton, Monroe and Liberty Township were in various stages of before, during and after construction.

[5:55] The Lucky 13 are fundamentals that help you choose a real estate market.

[7:25] Cincinnati is a conservative, stable, linear market. The roots run deep here.

[9:18] A graph in the Who Took My Money Book depicts the high performing.humble single family home.

[11:43] Jason explains the LTI ratio (Land to Improvement) ratio.

[14:48] During property tours investors are able to get together and share experiences.

[17:16] An audio track of the Closing the Gap - How to create a more inclusive global economy video.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jason Hartman

Carrie joins Jason today to recap the impressive Cincinnati market property tour. The Cincinnati real estate market passed all 13 fundamentals of what is required to make a market viable as a rental market. It is a family town with historic properties where the inhabitants value their deep kindred roots. Investors gobbled up more than a dozen properties and there is high demand for more. The local market specialist definitely raised the bar during this tour.

Key Takeaways:

[4:31] Properties in Hamilton, Monroe and Liberty Township were in various stages of before, during and after construction.

[5:55] The Lucky 13 are fundamentals that help you choose a real estate market.

[7:25] Cincinnati is a conservative, stable, linear market. The roots run deep here.

[9:18] A graph in the Who Took My Money Book depicts the high performing.humble single family home.

[11:43] Jason explains the LTI ratio (Land to Improvement) ratio.

[14:48] During property tours investors are able to get together and share experiences.

[17:16] An audio track of the Closing the Gap - How to create a more inclusive global economy video.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jason Hartman

Survive and thrive in today's economy! With over 400 episodes produced, business and investment guru Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Steve Forbes (Freedom Manifesto), Tomas Sowell (Housing Boom and Bust), Noam Chomsky (Manufacturing Consent), Jenny Craig (Health & Fitness CEO), Jim Cramer (Mad Money), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Todd Akin (Former US Congressman), William D. Cohan ( The Price of Silence, The Last Tycoon, & House of Cards), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Daniel Pink (National Geographic). Jason Hartman is the Founder and CEO of Platinum Properties Investor Network, The Hartman Media Company, and The Jason Hartman Foundation. Starting with very little, Jason, while still in college at the age of 19, embarked on a career in real estate while brokering properties for clients, he was investing in he own portfolio along the way. Through creativity, persistence and hard work, he soon joined the ranks of the top one-percent of Realtors in the U.S. and in quick succession; earned a number of prestigious industry awards and became a young multi-millionaire. Jason purchased an Irvine, California real estate brokerage firm which he expanded dramatically and was later acquired by Coldwell Banker. He combined his dedication and business talents to become a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, author, and media personality. Over the years he developed his Complete Solution for Real Estate Investors™ where his innovative firm educates and assists investors in acquiring prudent investments nationwide for their portfolio. Jason’s highly sought after educational events, speaking engagements, and his ultra-hot “Creating Wealth Podcast” inspire and empower hundreds of thousands of people in 26 countries worldwide. Additional guests featured on the Creating Wealth podcast include Robert Kiyosaki (RIch Dad Poor Dad), Matthew Quirk (The 500 & The Directive), Eve Wright (Life at the Speed of Passion), John Lawrence Allen (Make Wall Street Pay You Back), Jerry Robinson (Bankruptcy in Our Nation), Peter Zeihan (The Accidental Superpower), David Crowe (National Association of Homebuilders NAHB), Consuelo Mack (PBS - Wealth Track), Sean Haugh (Libertarian Candidate for the US Senate), Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing), Charles Goyette (Ron Paul's America Show), Chris Martenson (Crash Course), Matt Theriault (Epic Real Estate Investing), Christopher Barnatt (The Future of 3D Printing), Zac Bissonnette (Good Advice From Bad People), Rich Karlgaard (Forbes Magazine). Chris Mayer (Agora Financial), Craig R. Smith (The Great Withdrawal), Po Bronson (The Science of Winning & Losing), Jim Stossel (Why Government Fails), John McAfee (Founder of McAfee Anti-Virus Software) Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogeys, and Bears), Nick Bilton (Hatching Twitter), Tom Kreautler (The Money Pit), Doug Brunt (Ghosts of Manhattan), Catherine McBreen (Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass it On), Les Leopold (How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour), Robert Greene (Mastery, Power, & Seduction), Byron Dorgan (Gridlock), Dennis Miller (Retirement Reboot), George Gilder (Knowledge & Power), Jed Kolko (Tulia), Dr. Judith Wright (The Soft Addiction Solution), Richard Duncan (The New Depression), Dave Krieger (Clouded Titles), Bill Ayers (Confessions of an American Dissident), Dr. H. Woody Block (American Gridlock), Steven Kotler (Abundance), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Greg Farrell (Crash of the Titans), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China), Ken Gronbach (The Age Curve), Amity Shlaes (The Forgotten Man), Roger Lowenstein (The End of Wall Street), Jay Elliot (The Steve Jobs Way), Richard Duncan (The Dollar Crisis & The Corruption of Capitalism), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), and Steve Slaunwhite (The Wealthy Freelancer). A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Ep

Joel Naroff is the Founder, President & Chief Economist with Naroff Economic Advisors and a member of the Newsmax Financial Braintrust Alliance. He’s also the author of, “Big Picture Economics: How to Navigate the New Global Economy.”

Naroff gives his take on the economic recovery and when he expects inflation to hit, if at all. He also discusses the effects tax cuts have on the economy.

Naroff then talks about international economic hotspots and where people should produce and sell in our global economy. He thinks certain international events can ripple through the economy and ultimately affect workers in the Midwest.

Key Takeaways:

(2:27) Little Rock Creating Wealth in Today’s Economy Boot Camp and property tour, and other announcements
(4:28) A special message from Bill Clinton
(5:01) News about Zillow’s acquisition of Trulia
(19:19) Introducing Joel Naroff
(19:55) Are we in a real economic recovery?
(22:26) Joel Naroff’s inflation forecast
(25:17) A look at the globalization of the economy and the US’ importing of deflation
(27:02) Have we exploited the world’s cheap labor yet?
(30:08) Tax policy and offshore businesses
(35:50) Why the banks aren’t lending very much
(39:37) How does the growing middle class in China affect Indiana?
(43:40) Closing comments

Links:

For more information about Joe Naroff: www.NaroffEconomics.com
For more about Joel Naroff’s research: www.econsultsolutions.com
Or, look up Big Picture Economics on Facebook

Joel Naroff is the Founder, President & Chief Economist with Naroff Economic Advisors and a member of the Newsmax Financial Braintrust Alliance. He's also the author of, "Big Picture Economics: How to Navigate the New Global Economy."

Naroff gives his take on the economic recovery and when he expects inflation to hit, if at all. He also discusses the effects tax cuts have on the economy.

Naroff then talks about international economic hotspots and where people should produce and sell in our global economy. He thinks certain international events can ripple through the economy and ultimately affect workers in the Midwest.

Key Takeaways:

(2:27) Little Rock Creating Wealth in Today's Economy Boot Camp and property tour, and other announcements (4:28) A special message from Bill Clinton (5:01) News about Zillow's acquisition of Trulia (19:19) Introducing Joel Naroff (19:55) Are we in a real economic recovery? (22:26) Joel Naroff's inflation forecast (25:17) A look at the globalization of the economy and the US' importing of deflation (27:02) Have we exploited the world's cheap labor yet? (30:08) Tax policy and offshore businesses (35:50) Why the banks aren't lending very much (39:37) How does the growing middle class in China affect Indiana? (43:40) Closing comments

Links:

For more information about Joe Naroff: www.NaroffEconomics.com For more about Joel Naroff's research: www.econsultsolutions.com Or, look up Big Picture Economics on Facebook

Survive and thrive in today's economy! With over 400 episodes produced, business and investment guru Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Steve Forbes (Freedom Manifesto), Tomas Sowell (Housing Boom and Bust), Noam Chomsky (Manufacturing Consent), Jenny Craig (Health & Fitness CEO), Jim Cramer (Mad Money), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Todd Akin (Former US Congressman), William D. Cohan ( The Price of Silence, The Last Tycoon, & House of Cards), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Daniel Pink (National Geographic). Jason Hartman is the Founder and CEO of Platinum Properties Investor Network, The Hartman Media Company, and The Jason Hartman Foundation. Starting with very little, Jason, while still in college at the age of 19, embarked on a career in real estate while brokering properties for clients, he was investing in he own portfolio along the way. Through creativity, persistence and hard work, he soon joined the ranks of the top one-percent of Realtors in the U.S. and in quick succession; earned a number of prestigious industry awards and became a young multi-millionaire. Jason purchased an Irvine, California real estate brokerage firm which he expanded dramatically and was later acquired by Coldwell Banker. He combined his dedication and business talents to become a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, author, and media personality. Over the years he developed his Complete Solution for Real Estate Investors™ where his innovative firm educates and assists investors in acquiring prudent investments nationwide for their portfolio. Jason’s highly sought after educational events, speaking engagements, and his ultra-hot “Creating Wealth Podcast” inspire and empower hundreds of thousands of people in 26 countries worldwide. Additional guests featured on the Creating Wealth podcast include Robert Kiyosaki (RIch Dad Poor Dad), Matthew Quirk (The 500 & The Directive), Eve Wright (Life at the Speed of Passion), John Lawrence Allen (Make Wall Street Pay You Back), Jerry Robinson (Bankruptcy in Our Nation), Peter Zeihan (The Accidental Superpower), David Crowe (National Association of Homebuilders NAHB), Consuelo Mack (PBS - Wealth Track), Sean Haugh (Libertarian Candidate for the US Senate), Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing), Charles Goyette (Ron Paul's America Show), Chris Martenson (Crash Course), Matt Theriault (Epic Real Estate Investing), Christopher Barnatt (The Future of 3D Printing), Zac Bissonnette (Good Advice From Bad People), Rich Karlgaard (Forbes Magazine). Chris Mayer (Agora Financial), Craig R. Smith (The Great Withdrawal), Po Bronson (The Science of Winning & Losing), Jim Stossel (Why Government Fails), John McAfee (Founder of McAfee Anti-Virus Software) Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogeys, and Bears), Nick Bilton (Hatching Twitter), Tom Kreautler (The Money Pit), Doug Brunt (Ghosts of Manhattan), Catherine McBreen (Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass it On), Les Leopold (How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour), Robert Greene (Mastery, Power, & Seduction), Byron Dorgan (Gridlock), Dennis Miller (Retirement Reboot), George Gilder (Knowledge & Power), Jed Kolko (Tulia), Dr. Judith Wright (The Soft Addiction Solution), Richard Duncan (The New Depression), Dave Krieger (Clouded Titles), Bill Ayers (Confessions of an American Dissident), Dr. H. Woody Block (American Gridlock), Steven Kotler (Abundance), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Greg Farrell (Crash of the Titans), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China), Ken Gronbach (The Age Curve), Amity Shlaes (The Forgotten Man), Roger Lowenstein (The End of Wall Street), Jay Elliot (The Steve Jobs Way), Richard Duncan (The Dollar Crisis & The Corruption of Capitalism), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), and Steve Slaunwhite (The Wealthy Freelancer). A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Ep

Today’s guest, Brendan Ahern is the Chief Investment Officer for KraneShares, a company which provides unique investment opportunities for next-wave developments in China. Brendan is a specially qualified to discuss the Chinese economy and how it relates to the US economy, the widespread investment of Chinese money into the US real estate market and China’s ever-changing social safety net as he has over 12 years of experience in Exchange Traded Funds. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[3:39] How life expectancy and longevity affects the social security system and the US economy.

[8:01] Vacation rentals do not get the same tax benefits as real estate investments.

 

Brendan Ahern Guest Interview:

[16:29] The Tale of Two Chinas - Domestic consumption is growing but exports and industrials are slowing.

[19:24] The urbanized Chinese want to enjoy the things we take for granted.

[22:04] The Chinese government is trying to figure out ways to increase domestic consumption.

[26:22] There isn’t much in the way of a social safety net in China right now.

[29:28] What’s going on with the currency war between the US and China, now and in the future?

[32:55] For some reason, when Chinese investors diversify it’s labeled as capital flight.

[36:27] The real estate market in Tier 1 cities have performed well but location, location, location is still important.

[38:48] Entrepreneur led companies are leading the way in China’s socialist market economy.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jason Hartman

Liberty Health Share

@jasonhartmanroi on Twitter

KraneShares