Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (aipis)

Jason Hartman went on The Financal Survival Network with Kerry Lutz on October 16, 2017, to discuss what's going on in real estate around the country, if we're approaching the top of the market, what's happened to the banks that were "too big to fail", Blockchain technology, and more. Host Kerry Lutz and Jason also take a dive into the mortgage crisis of 2008, and whether it could make a comeback in today's environment. Key Takeaways: [2:46] Where are the assets? [7:22] Why it's important to remember that you can't hear the dogs that don't bark [9:27] Too big to fail has gotten even bigger [12:54] Jason saw the first part of the mortgage crisis coming, but didn't see the second part that involved Wall Street coming at all [17:57] Blockchain technology is phenomenal, but it's not Bitcoin, which you HAVE to remember Website: www.FinancialSurvivalNetwork.com www.JasonHartman.com

In this 10th episode interview, Jason talks with serial entrepreneur Peter Sage, author of 5 Keys to Master Your Life, about his recent 6 month stay in jail and how he was able to use that as a teaching (and learning) experience for himself, the inmates, and his students. The two touch on the importance of identity, the need for ego strength & ego drive, what drives people, and more. Key Takeaways: [2:49] Peter's latest "adventure" that landed him in jail [7:15] Identity plays a huge part in how you deal with life [13:06] Peter's idea of a "contrast frame" [15:23] Why do people give up at the first sign of adversity? The difference between ego strength & ego drive [17:34] Most people are driven by G.O.O.P. [21:57] We need to learn how to love more Websites: www.PeterSage.com Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Jason talks with Jeff Meyers, President at Meyers Research, about the state of the housing market across the USA, and how much runway the market might have. They also discuss whether millennials are finally ready to buy their first houses, and the incredible impact the self-driving car will have. Key Takeaways: [2:13] Are the millennials finally entering the home buying market? [5:04] There's been a long economic recovery, but housing hasn't led the way so Jeff sees more runway [9:43] When did the real recovery from the Great Recession begin, and how does it affect where we are in the housing cycle? [12:24] Mortgage lending is getting tighter than ever, with the average FICO score on each loan being 720 (the banks are allowed to loan at 680) [13:56] The self driving car could cause a resurgence of the suburbs, but it will DEFINITELY be a game changer for real estate (perhaps like how Amazon has changed the retail industry) [17:09] The cottage industry that could spring up out of the emergence of the self driv

Jason Hartman talks to Meet the Masters of Income Property keynote speaker John Burns, CEO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, about how the autonomous car is going to change the look of cities, what a "surban" is, and why the 1980s is "the sharer" generation. The two also go into a more in-depth look about what kind of markets there are in the United States, and which hybrid markets may be on their way down. Key Takeaways: [1:53] Amazon's search for a second headquarter location, and where John thinks it will be [4:35] How John classifies markets [7:04] Hybrid markets like Austin and Dallas are seeing way more growth than they normally do in cycles, and why Austin's best days may be behind it [8:33] The world is shifting more toward suburban apartments, being driven by local money [11:09] The definition of "surban" [16:16] The nickname for those born in the 1980s is "the sharers" [19:17] The impact of autonomous cars Websites: www.RealEstateConsulting.com

In the final part of Jason's interview with Andrew Zatlin, the two take a look at whether the future of our economy is inflationary or deflationary. The two also look at the impact of technology on inflation, how it impacts the rental markets, and where the volatility in our economy will be in 2018. Disclosure: this interview was recorded prior to the GOP Tax Reform being written and passed Key Takeaways: [1:32] The proof in the inflation pudding is shipping costs [6:47] The economy is strong in the background [8:31] Warehousing had a huge impact on the start of the internet [11:10] When you reach the point where payroll and population growth are the same you don't get wage inflation [15:35] When housing affordability is low and prices soften, the rental market strengthens [19:30] Where 2018 volatility will come from Website: www.MoneyballEconomics.com www.TheMoneyballTrader.com

In the first part of Jason Hartman's interview with Moneyball economist Andrew Zatlin, the two of them take a deep look at what's going on in the housing market through the lens that Andrew uses. He looks at hiring patterns of home builders, and has seen a distinct problem in their search for labor. So many industries are hunting for labor that it's creating a bottleneck. The two also look at short-term rentals, hotel vacancies, the Fed's monetary policy, and what's creating the demand for housing. Key Takeaways: [1:35] Andrew likes to check in with companies about what they're doing in regards to hiring [4:05] Home builders can't hire enough people right now. The bottleneck is labor because there's a LOT of competition for it [7:02] One question we need to ask is: what's creating all this demand for housing? [11:06] The environment today makes it more attractive to buy rather than rent [16:57] Do short-term rental providers need to worry about oversupply? [19:15] Hotel vacancy rates tipped into the negatives

Jason Hartman is proud to announce the latest addition to the 2018 Meet the Masters of Income Property event, Ken McElroy. Ken is a Rich Dad Advisor and entrepreneur who is an expert in investment analysis, property management, and property development. He's responsible for over $700 million investment dollars in real estate. Ken is the author of the best-selling books The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, The ABC’s of Property Management, and most recently his book on entrepreneurship: The Sleeping Giant. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Masters www.KenMcElroy.com

2018's Meet the Masters event was already packed with great speakers like Jason Hartman, Garrett Sutton, Brian Smith, Danielle DiMartino-Booth, John Burns, and more. Today, Jason Hartman is proud to announce that former Congressman (and America's foremost advocate for libery) Ron Paul will be joining the fold to headline the event. Ron Paul was most recently a Republican candidate for President in 2008 and 2012, and served in the US House of Representatives for Texas for more than 25 years in all. He is a critic of policies like the USA Patriot Act and has criticized the federal governments fiscal policies a multitude of times. He's also outspoken against Federal Reserve, and the US tax code. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Masters www.CampaignForLiberty.org

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 dedu

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 t

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 Int

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

Tyler Sheff, host of the Cash Flow Guys podcast, invited Jason Hartman on his show to discuss the different market types in the USA, and got some tips on remote managing as well. Jason explains that the stigma behind buying homes sight unseen, as well as self managing properties a thousand miles away, has abated some due to the wonders of technology. Key Takeaways: [2:12] What Jason learned when he owned properties in 11 states [7:08] Whether Tampa is a linear, hybrid, or cyclical market [11:34] Our brains relation to the number 3 and how it relates to Jason's diversification strategy [16:13] Jason's experience of beginning to self manage his remote properties [18:46] When tenants are connected directly rather than through a property manager they tend to take care of more things themselves [23:48] The need for standardized data when evaluating properties Website: Meet the Masters 2018 www.RealEstateTools.com www.CashFlowGuys.com

Jason Hartman welcomes Economist Mike Norman to the show to discuss Modern Monetary Theory or MMT. Mike shares examples of common misconceptions people have of the US monetary system and economy, such as the US debt clock, that inflation equals growth, and how the tax system works. He believes that the US has an unlimited supply of capital and balancing the budget or functioning as a fixed monetary system would accomplish the opposite of what is needed to create growth. Key Takeaways: [1:10] Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) explains the value of money. [4:09] A tax system is required to create demand for money. [9:01] A fixed monetary system creates cycles of economic depressions and recessions. [11:23] The US national debt is a summation of what is owned by the US and its constituents. [18:55] A dollar must be created and pumped into the economy before it can be used to pay a tax debt. [21:16] The US has an unlimited amount of new capital. [26:43] There is a difference between inflation and growth. Website: Mike

Investment Counselor and Local Market Specialist Liaison, Carrie joins Jason Hartman to see if he can correctly predict the effect the rise in interest rates will have on the US economy. Jason reminds us the Feds don’t directly impact mortgage rates but by directly impacting short-term rates all rates will be affected. For those of you who have income properties, the higher interest rates will put upward pressure on rents. And if you are looking for additional properties, be sure to get pre-approved for financing before the Oklahoma Property Tour and JHU Live event. Key Takeaways: [03:56] What does the spike in interest rates mean for investors? [10:10] Higher interest rates will put upward pressure on rents and lessen the concentration of wealth. [14:20] Local Market Specialists and Investment Counselors are always working in the client’s best interest. [23:44] It’s important to get pre-approved for financing in today’s seller’s market. [25:13] Jason hints about the location for the next Venture Alliance Mas

Clients in the sports and entertainment world have the same issues as those in the regular world, but they also have a few extra needs and difficulties. Because of this, you have to go about acquiring their business a little different than normal. Kofi Nartey, National Director of the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division and author of Sellebrity: How to Build a Successful Sports & Entertainment Based Business, talks with Jason Hartman about ways you can break into the industry. Kofi has some marketing tips that can keep you from spending a ton of money to meet celebrities, as well as some good advice on how to act when you get your meeting. Key Takeaways: [2:36] What's different about sports and celebrity clientele needs? [6:45] How do you convey your ideas to celebrities before you start working with them to convince them you understand their needs? [10:42] Some ways to test the marketing waters of working with the elite without bankrupting yourself [12:46] How to stand out when you get a chance t

Jason Hartman welcomes Gary back to the show to review current news articles which impact income property investors. Does an excess of tower cranes in an area tell a tale of a future bubble? Can you afford the rent in a large US city and still have a savings account? How does the sharing economy can make life better for consumers? And later in the show, Jason and Gary answer listener questions and Gary describes how to use a life insurance policy to make a down payment on your next income property. Key Takeaways: [01:01] Jason and Gary review an article about how a tower crane can indicate a real estate bubble. [08:23] The Income Needed to Pay Rent in the Largest U.S. Cities by Derek Miller. [10:35] Bloomberg’s article, What a London Cabbie Taught Me About Uber. [12:30] The New Human Rights Movement by Peter Joseph doesn’t look at the whole picture. [17:07] Jason and Gary answer Derek’s question about appreciation submitted during the Airpods raffle. [26:25] Gary explains how to borrow money from your own ins

This week’s episode was recorded in Helsinki, Finland. Jason studies the economies of all the countries he visits and believes traveling to be an important educational experience. He shares an article which supports his long-held opinion that the rental market in the US is growing by way of demographics and rising home prices. Key Takeaways: [03:29] Jason encourages us to become an engaged student of life. [07:13] The power of having a robust vocabulary. [13:16] How to sign up for the Property Tracker Affiliate Program. [15:59] Win an Amazon Echo for submitting your questions and comments. [18:27] Jason reviews an article about the cost of rising home prices and what it means to rents. [22:29] Jason has taken on the plight of the middle class. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Resources 2018 Meet the Masters Event www.VentureAllianceMastermind.com