Podcast | Jason Hartman

This Flashback Friday is from episode 689 published last June 21, 2016. Kevin Maney writes a weekly column on technology and society for Newsweek magazine. He is the author of the new book Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets, and has co-authored Making the World Work Better: The Ideas That Shaped a Century […] The post 2468 FBF: Kevin...

Jason introduces Sahala Moshsin and her book “Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order” and discusses the impact of economic sanctions, particularly those imposed on Russia. They also explore the challenges faced by countries trying to work around the US dollar’s global dominance, the mounting debt and its implications for […] The post 246...

Jason and Michael offers a critical analysis of Melody Wright, a real estate commentator accused of spreading unsubstantiated “doomer” narratives regarding the housing market. They specifically debunk her claims of widespread mortgage fraud, explaining that modern banking regulations and randomized appraisal processes make such conspiracies nearl...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 331 published last August 7, 2013. Meredith Whitney is the founder of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group and author of, “FATE OF THE STATES: The New Geography of American Prosperity.” Whitney believes “interior” states like North Dakota, Indiana and Texas are doing a lot better than “coastal” states like California, […] T...

Jason welcomes his long-term client David Porter, a retired executive who began investing in residential real estate around 2008. David explains his unique “free lunch metric,” which he used to identify stable neighborhoods by ensuring fewer than 50% of local students qualified for government-assisted meals. Throughout the discussion, the pair explores the benefits...

Jason shares a curated list of seven influential books with Michael Zuber, focusing on themes of financial psychology, personal development, and economic outlooks. He highlights a contrast between “doomer” literature, which he argues fosters inaction, and “optimistic” works that celebrate modern abundance and technological progress. A significant portion of t...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 451 published last December 12, 2014. Jason Hartman introduces today’s Creating Wealth Show with a discussion about the benefits of being able to travel comfortably, the importance of getting what you want from a conference or event and he poses the huge question: Are we gearing up for another […] The post 2462 FBF: Goldman Sachs Growing Influence & Mili...

Jason discusses the long-term impact of demographic shifts and declining birth rates on the global economy and real estate investments. While acknowledging these challenges, he reassures investors that significant market consequences likely will not manifest until the late 2040s. He also criticizes current immigration policies, suggesting that the nation should f...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1630, published last January 4, 2021. New Year, New Goals, Same proven asset class! Jason Hartman invites you to celebrate with him another fantastic year of prosperity for all real estate investors practicing some of Hartman’s proven investment techniques. Following the celebration, we must look for the “what next” […] The post 2460: 2021 SMART Goals! 5...

Jason provides an overview of real estate investment strategies aimed at maximizing returns while minimizing potential losses. He introduces the Hartman risk evaluator and the Land to Improvement (LTI) ratio as essential tools for making conservative, informed financial decisions. Listeners are encouraged to utilize Property Tracker software to analyze metrics such as inflation-induced debt destru...

Real estate experts Michael Zuber and Jason Hartman analyze common reasons why aspiring investors fail to achieve success. They argue that direct ownership is superior to passive syndications because it prevents investors from being exploited by dishonest or incompetent managers. They emphasize finding a “middle path” between over-analyzing data and being recklessly impulsive, suggesti...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 472 published last February 5, 2015. In today’s Creating Wealth intro, Jason invites his real estate counselor, Sara, on the show. Sara is excited about the Chicago real estate market. She is seeing some movement there as well as client interest. She also gives a friendly reminder to the […] The post 2457 FBF: Harvey Silverglate – How the Feds Targ...

Jason features Darius Dale, founder of 42 Macro, who provides a sophisticated analysis of the current economic landscape and its impact on interest rates. Dale argues that investors expecting mortgage rates to decline significantly will be disappointed, as structural shifts in global savings and a move toward easier monetary policy may perversely drive long-term yields higher. He introduces the co...

Michael and Jason discuss a potential surge in mortgage rates to 7.5%, a shift they believe will severely impact housing affordability and market transactions. They predict that while high rates hurt flippers and wholesalers, “buy and hold” investors can benefit from rising rents and less competition from buyers. They highlight a brewing commercial real estate crisis, specifically in o...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1649 published last February 17, 2021. Jason Hartman tees up an interview with Dan Amerman about the home being an investment. But before that, are the wind turbines helping or just blowing smoke? Currently, they’re frozen. What has “the tolerant” tastelessly said about Rush Limbaugh’s passing?  Wealth is created […] The post 2454 FBF: Real Estate W...

Rick Sharga, founder of CJ Patrick Company, discusses current housing market conditions and economic trends. Rick explains that despite mortgage rates tripling since the pandemic, the housing market has shown resilience with 49 consecutive months of year-over-year price increases, though sales volume remains down for three years. He noted that while affordability remains a challenge […] The...

Real estate experts Jason Hartman and Michael Zuber examines current demographic trends and their long-term impact on the housing market. They argue that while birth rates are declining, factors like migration and increased longevity maintain demand, suggesting a major supply shift won’t occur until the mid-2040s. They emphasize the massive wealth gap between homeowners and renters, [&#...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 646 published last March 15, 2016. If you are using microeconomics to plan for your future you may be ready to sell your assets and buy a “Preppers guide to self-sustainability”. But, if you take a step back and look at the bigger picture of macroeconomics you will see […] The post 2451 FBF: Jawad Mian – Global Macro & Middle East investments, Stray Refl...

Real estate experts Michael Zuber and Jason Hartman talk about the current state of the housing market. They characterize the industry as unhealthy and broken, noting that low inventory and high mortgage rates have caused a severe decline in transaction volume. They explain that many homeowners are reluctant to sell because they do not want to lose their low COVID-era interest […] The post 2...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1616 published last December 15, 2020. Land, gold, and art, or stocks, bonds, and cash? Jason Hartman talks with Dan Ferris, editor of Extreme Value and host of the Stansberry Investor Hour Podcast. “You need to learn to preserve wealth outside the financial system,” Ferris said. Ferris and Hartman […] The post 2448 FBF: Dan Ferris, Bitcoin, Inflation is...

Jason advocates for income property as the most reliable and tax-advantaged asset class available to investors. He emphasizes the importance of shifting one’s mindset beyond traditional Wall Street options like stocks and bonds to recognize the massive government incentives provided for rental housing. By framing real estate as a legitimate business, Jason explains how individuals can achiev...

Jason and Michael Zuber criticize economic doomers like Melody Wright, who they mockingly call “Melody Wrong” for her repeated, failed predictions of a 50% housing market crash. They argue that these pundits suffer from PTSD related to the 2008 financial crisis and rely on sensationalism to generate clicks rather than analyzing current supply and demand data. They also react to YouTube...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 396 published last August 6, 2014. Matthew Quirk is the author of the best-selling book,”The 500″ and author of the new book on the Fed, “The Directive,” which centers on a conspiracy plot at the Federal Reserve. Quirk joins the podcast to break down how realistic this plot could […] The post 2445 FBF: A Heist in the Federal Reser...

Jason discusses the critical role of decisiveness and the hidden dangers of opportunity cost. He introduces Home Equity Investments (HEI) and 1031 exchanges as powerful tools to leverage existing property value into larger portfolios without increasing immediate debt. He highlights how lower interest rates and favorable mortgage spreads may so...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1605 published last November 30, 2020. Jason Hartman shares evidence of bullish signs for the real estate market. Also, let’s take a look at the S&P500 movement for the last 12 months; it’s good to know where your investment sits in comparison to the market.  Andrew Cushman joins Jason […] The post 2443 FBF: RE & Stocks, Rental Scarc...