Heroic Investing Show

Gary Pinkerton kicks off the show discussing some of the parts of the new tax plan that will have the most impact on real estate investors. He specifically targets changes to depreciation and what's changed when it comes to HELOCs (home equity lines of credit). In this second half of the show, Jason Hartman finishes his interview with Ryan Schellhous, as the two continue their look at the new GOP...

Gary Pinkerton starts off the episode with a rundown of what he sees in the GOP Tax Reform bill from the standpoint of a real estate investor. He goes in to some of the points that are specifically a plus or minus for individual investors. Then Jason 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...

Gary Pinkerton starts off the show today talking about the definition the founders intended when they put down "pursuit of happiness", how it's been twisted by Americans today, and what a smaller government could mean. Then, Jason introduces his guest, and Meet the Masters headline speaker, former Senator Dr. Ron Paul. The two examine what liberty really means, what governments role actually is, t...

Gary Pinkerton starts off the show discussing how true wealth can be built through real estate if done correctly. It's important to remember what's an asset and what's a liability, and how you can use your assets to afford something that's a liability without compromising your success. Then Jason Hartman is happy to bring one of his clients, Adam Jackson, on to the show to talk about his journey i...

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 Inv...

Gary Pinkerton kicks off the show discussing how everything in life involves selling, so there's no reason to look down your nose at the idea of selling. He also goes into how the mindset of a real estate investor needs to evolve over time as technology comes into play and city dynamics change. Then, Jason Hartman talks with Jeff Meyers, President at Meyers Research, about the state of the housing...

Gary Pinkerton talks with Julian Simmons, former Army basketball player, about his journey into real estate investing. Julian started out in finance doing the typical things like stocks & bonds, but eventually realized he was taking risk he didn't need to take. Once he decided to invest in real estate, he saw his world open up. Julian & Gary discuss Julian's rental journey, his investing criteria,...

Business conscious people are leaving California in droves. Expert, Author, Attorney, Speaker and Advisor, Garrett Sutton shares his insight as to possible reasons for the mass exodus. He also describes the latest changes to IRS rules regarding LLCs and LPs, how income property investors can protect themselves from internal and external threats and how property holders can avoid large transfer tax...

Gary Pinkerton flies solo in this episode, looking back on the recent Army/Navy football game that he was able to attend. Gary explains that there are many things surrounding the game that everyone, not just servicemen, can learn from. He also goes on to explain the history of the game, the importance of the game, and some of the more notable things about the rivalry that you may not know. Key Tak...

Gary Pinkerton kicks off the show today with a reminder for real estate investors to keep the tax advantages of real estate in mind when things break or issues arise with your real estate properties. That's why he's bringing Jason's interview with Diane Kennedy, who knows the tax code inside and out. In his interview, Jason Hartman talks with renowned CPA Diane Kennedy, who is full of ideas and ad...

The only thing in life you know you can control is your reaction to the events that happen to you. Gary Pinkerton kicks off this 10th episode discussing the importance of knowing where you want to go, crafting your life to get you there, and how to keep yourself from veering off that course. Then, Jason Hartman talks with Jack Canfield, creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Jack fostere...

Gary Pinkerton opens up the episode announcing Ken McElroy's addition to the Meet the Masters lineup, as well as reminding listeners about the two main components of your real estate return on investment. Then, Jason Hartman talks with Rich Dad Advisor Ken McElroy. The two investors discuss real estate investing, inflation, and the effect of today's economy on the rental markets. Both Ken and Jaso...

This week, Gary Pinkerton takes an in-depth look at how to accurately figure out your return on investment when it comes to real estate. You can't simply look at your cash flow, you can't just look at appreciation, you have to look at all the factors that come into play. As he says, real estate is an I.D.E.A.L. investment (listen in to find out what that means). In the second half of the show, Gar...

Jason Hartman talks with Dan Sullivan, co-founder of The Strategic Coach®.  As an international organization offering practical thinking tools and support, Dan Sullivan has structured his company to help individuals create the personal and professional future they want. Dan's strong belief in the power of the entrepreneur is evident in all areas of Strategic Coach which works to help entrepreneurs...

Jason Hartman and Gary Pinkerton review recent 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...

Gary Pinkerton kicks off the show introducing Jason's interview with Robert Kiyosaki. Back when he was just beginningWhat Gary started (and stopped) doing after he understand what Robert Kiyosaki was talking about. Would you like to escape the rat race? Famous "Rich Dad" author and speaker in the areas of personal finance, real estate and business, Robert Kiyosaki joins Jason Hartman for a discuss...

Gary Pinkerton welcomes Tony Wright back to the show. Last time Tony talked about becoming a successful real estate investor. This time, however, he's back to discuss his experience working on a FEMA Global Disaster Response team through the LA County Fire Department. Tony documents his experience responding to the earthquake in Nepal, as well as some of his most interesting calls as a firefighter...

Jason welcomes Patrick Donohoe of The Wealth Standard Podcast to discuss the dirty details of pensions, insurance policies and Ponzi schemes. Jason describes the difficulties and common mistakes average retail investors make when investing in financial services. And, Pat gives a comprehensive overview of how to make the most of your existing policies in order to invest your money in the most histo...

Gary Pinkerton talks to retired Air Force officer and current Captain of the Los Angeles County Fire Department Tony Wright about how he got started in the real estate investing world. Tony went from buying a family home that he started renting out when he couldn't think of selling the place, to now considering buying a 100 unit apartment complex. The two discuss what drives Tony, where to invest...

Today's Heroic Investing Show takes a step away from real estate investment and instead, looks at one of the most successful entrepreneurial stories of recent decades. Jason Hartman invites Brian Smith, the founder and the brains behind UGG Boots to talk about the brand's unassuming roots, the difficulties of the early years and the steps associated to selling a brand such as UGG. They also discus...

On this 10th episode, Jason Hartman talks to Dr Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages. We each have one of these languages as the paramount way that we feel loved. Understanding our own, and that of our significant others and friends, can improve our relationships more than any other way. Gary Pinkerton opens the episode by explaining how the understanding of love languages helped him un...

All investing comes with risk attached, but some investments are a lot riskier than others. Stocks can run to 0 and leave you with absolutely nothing. Real estate, however, doesn't really have THAT particular problem. No matter what happens you'll have the land, as well as the physical materials the home was made out of. Gary Pinkerton tees up the episode with his story of investing in the dot com...

Captain Gary Pinkerton joins Jason to share his story of how investing in income property gave him financial freedom and he describes how he used a life insurance policy to fund his investments. Later in the show, Jason and Gary answer listener questions about self-management, markets, and taxes received as part of the Apple Airpod contest. Key Takeaways: [02:59] A few things you probably didn't k...

Jason Hartman talks with acclaimed financial advisor Ric Edelman. Barron's has six times (2004–2009) ranked Ric Edelman among America's 100 top financial advisors. In 2009, Ric was ranked the #1 independent financial advisor in the nation by Barron's. In 2004, Ric was inducted into the Financial Advisor Hall of Fame, ranked by Research Magazine for his focus on the individual client and ranked #42...

Gary Pinkerton sums up the first 18 mistakes that Jason Hartman discussed in the previous episode, and then wraps up the 30 fatal mistakes investors make with numbers 18-30. In this episode Gary not only explains the 12 remaining mistakes, but details how he fell into the trap of several of them, and how you can avoid them. So how are investors hurting themselves? 19. They Gamble on their investme...