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Jason Hartman interviews Matthew Gould of UnstoppableDomains.com. Matthew Gould talks about different domain extensions that liken themselves to early adopters of the new decentralized web. Is China launching its own digital currency with a higher transaction speed, and could this affect the dollar? Gould works to ensure that the people, not the government or the big-tech corporations, get to define the internet in the modern world.   Key Takeaways: [2:20] People can move cryptocurrency around easier with over 50 different cryptos.  [3:30] Gould speaks on the free speech concerns online.  [6:15] What is DNS?  [8:40] Is there a modern, blockchain, free speech-oriented hosting platform? [10:00] Who gets to define what the internet will look like in the future? [13:00] How are tech institutions a lack of government action? [16:45] In the 1970s, the US had the best banking system in the world, ex: settlement speed and accuracy.  Websites: JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN unstoppabledomains.com

Chad Hewitt appropriately and humorously likens his scaffolding business to a short-term rental property. This Rich Dad, Poor Dad inspired investor shares his real estate story with the Hartman Network. Key Takeaways: [1:15] Owns a scaffolding business is quite similar to owning a short term rental company.  [2:10] Triple net leases simply mean that all expenses pass through to the tenant.  [3:30] Originally inspired by Rich Dad, Poor Dad.   [7:00] Triple net vs. individual residential real estate.  [11:20] Anyone with a decent paying job can get past the 16k barrier to entry.  [14:00] Income property is the most tax-favored asset in America because you can depreciate it.  [20:30] With a 1031-exchange, you don't need to do the recapture when you sell a home.  [25:00] Because of the Green New Deal, the cost to develop your average apartment complex is going to go up.  Websites: JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCas

You don’t need a booming housing industry to make money, just a good strategy. Ken poses the question, when the dust settles, which businesses will still be standing, and where will the concentration of people be? Jason Hartman predicts a strain on the housing supply in the not-so-distant future as he postulates that few will be incentivized to get rid of a home loan with such historically low-interest rates.  Key Takeaways: [2:00] How much has life changed in the recent 10, 20 years?  [3:30] The tech companies are likely to be broken up.  [5:00] You can make money in any environment if you adjust your strategy.  [10:00] Ken’s tips on how to find deals and evaluate them. [16:40] Definite move from retail to housing.  [22:00] There is obvious truth of an asset shortage - as in bidding against 45 other buyers.  [31:10] City/State revenue comes from Taxpayers. There is a potential for cities to file bankruptcy.  [37:45] The bubble ‘should’ve popped’ already, but ‘they’ can keep kicking the can down the road.  [4

Wealth is created with compound interest, making your dollar work for you. Dan Amerman talks with Jason Hartman about understanding, The Homeowner Wealth Formula. Dan says, “one way at looking at the mortgage is that it’s a short against the dollar.” The primary question; is your home an investment?  Books: The Homeowner Wealth Formula Key Takeaways: Daniel Amerman [1:30] Is your home an investment or an expense?  [3:30] How can we better understand these home price indices?  [7:10] The results of the exhaustive research are incredibly positive. Find out more.  [9:20] “One way at looking at the mortgage is that it’s a short against the dollar.” -Amerman [14:00] The number one historically proven method for creating wealth over the centuries is compound interest. How does this relate to inflation?  [21:00] A lot of government programs are “shell games.” [24:00] We do expect a wealth transfer from boomers to up and coming generations.  Websites: http://danielamerman.com/ jasonhartman.com/sweethome jasonhartman.

Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation joins Jason Hartman to discuss three different business models, from sales to services, everything from knife sharpening to pooper scooping. Build a side hustle to fund your vacation or fund your next investment property. Nick Loper is host to a podcast and author of a couple of books. His creative approach to building business outside of the standard brick and mortar has inspired thousands.  Books: The Side Hustle, The Progress Journal Key Takeaways: [0:45] Nick jokes that one of the best ways to build your side hustle is through a self-published book with extremely long subtitles.  [3:00] If you’re looking to make money quickly, with the lowest barrier to entry... [6:30] Who hires a lawn service? Twenty years ago, only 5% hired out. Now, it's closer to 40%. [10:00] Podcasting still hasn’t reached its full potential.  [15:45] 500+ Online Resources? Websites: JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN sidehustlenation.com

Saifadean Ammous, the author of The Bitcoin Standard, joins Jason to explain the three basic functions of money and why this matters with Bitcoin. Will Bitcoin push out the role of central banks? If so, why would the government let Bitcoin exist? Saif continues discussing the government’s role or ability to have a role in cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin. As well, what is time preference, and how does it differ from inflation? Key Takeaways: Saifadean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard [1:00] Money has three basic functions of money: [3:45] How does Bitcoin act as a base layer of money, similar to the central banks' settlement layer? [8:00] Why would the government let Bitcoin exist? [17:00] Have you been bitten by the Bitcoin bug?  [17:25] Could the government make Bitcoin illegal? [29:45] Is there a distinction between time preference and the time value of money, aka inflation?  [31:45] Saifedean’s wife sells the chair he’s sitting on out from underneath him.  [32:10] Art on the gold standard, will

Jason Hartman talks with Stanford University, Professor of Economics, Dr. Nicholas Bloom. Bloom and Hartman discuss the significant economic changes in the US economy as well as social changes. How has the work from home trend grown through pandemic times, and are employees more productive in this environment? Will this work from home trend continue to give people reason to leave exhaustingly expensive homes in the city? Key Takeaways: [2:25] Working from home has absolutely exploded, from 5% to 60% at the peak of the pandemic.  [3:10] Geography is less meaningful than ever in US history.  [6:10] San Francisco has a sort of rental apocalypse due to the pandemic.  [8:50] Working from home has already been on an upward trend.  [16:00] The best way to fix the economy is to eliminate the virus.  [18:30] Big tech never set out to censor what’s online. [23:00] Are people more or less productive working from home? [25:15] Are we to expect inflation due to all of the money printing? Websites: jasonhartman.com/sweetho

Jason Hartman talks with New Zealander and the founder of Landlord Studio, Logan Ransley, who shares his findings from his companies residential real estate index report. Rental reports don't show the same grim eviction rates that 'click-bate' portrayed through the 2020 pandemic. What are the realistic rent collection rates? Key Takeaways: [1:30] Real Estate felt grim mid lockdown.  [4:00] Rental reports don't show the same grim eviction rates that 'click-bate' portrayed through the 2020 pandemic.  [5:00] Rental graphs being depicted based on numbers of 10,000 active leases.  [8:20] What percentage of rent REALLY being collected, and how late? [11:20] "Although the rent was taking longer to be connected, it was still being collected at the same rate." Websites: landlordstudio.com jasonhartman.com/sweethome jasonhartman.com/protect JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Jason Hartman talks with Jim Richards, author of The New Great Depression. Jim shares his discoveries about the lockdown, the stock market's influence, and asset bubbles vs. asset inflation.  Jim Rickard's Book: The New Great Depression Key Takeaways: [3:20] You cannot understand The New Great Depression without looking into the pandemic.  [4:00] "What I discovered was that the scientists don't agree with each other." [10:25] Have the lockdowns killed more people than they have saved? [16:00] The stock market no longer bears any relation to the real economy.  [20:00] Did the lockdown cause a pent up demand? [24:00] Asset bubbles or asset inflation? [25:35] What causes inflation?  [28:45] Your Keynesian multiplier works up to a debt to GDP ratio of about 90%. [33:20] Why buy gold and silver if you're not afraid of inflation? [36:25] Bitcoin, will it ever have a chance of being a global currency or taking over the dollar? [44:00] Millions of people are migrating out of major cities; where are they going? Websit

Investment Counselor Adam talks to one of the lenders in the Jason Hartman network about what's going on with interest rates these days. People are locking rates below 3.5% on properties $100,000 and up! With rates being at a historic low, what is the timeline on closing a deal? Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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” plan or goal. How do you build your goals? Do you write them down? Do you create realistically achievable goals?  Contest: jasonhartman.com/contest Key Takeaways: [1:30] Let’s celebrate our prosperous year of 2020 and look forward to another great one to follow.  [5:00] The Hartman Stimulus Payment CONTEST [8:45] Be a self-sufficient person. [10:00] 80% of Americans do not have goals, and even fewer have written them down.  [10:40 New Years’ Resolutions are so cliche.  [12:15] A goal should be just out of reach but not out of sight.  [15:20] The Winner of the 5-Year Plan Video Contest [15:40] Winner, Michelle, laid out how she and her family intend to achieve their income property goals.  [21:20] It’s the kind of person we become just

Jason Hartman talks with Dan Ferris, the editor of Extreme Value and host of the Stansberry Investor Hour Podcast. Dan and Jason speak on subjects ranging from the broad economy to some of the conspiracy theories that might be ignored a little too much. Understanding the government’s role in the shifting economy and what the Fed is doing with each dollar can help one understand whether or not we are in a bubble. As well, how long can the stimulus work before it has no effect? Land, gold, and art OR stocks, bonds, and cash? “You need to learn to preserve wealth outside the financial system,” Ferris said. Ferris and Hartman go in-depth discussing diversification and its importance versus playing it safe with multi-dimensional assets. Inflation, don’t predict it, prepare for it. Check It Out: jasonhartman.com/protect jasonhartman.com/sweethome Key Takeaways: [2:00] Would our founding fathers have been called “conspiracy theorists with tin foil hats?” [5:00] The government wins every election.  [6:00] Where is th

Gold is the only monetary asset in the world that is not somebody else’s liability. Jason Hartman talks with Charles Goyette going beyond every conversation about gold in the economy right now. Gold’s value continues to rise, and not just compared to the dollar. Goyette says that China, along with the rest of the world, is de-dollarizing. Goyette gives an insightful, thought-provoking history and prediction of currencies in all forms across the globe.  Books: The Last Gold Rush…Ever! 7 Reasons for the Runaway Gold Market and How You Can Profit from It by Charles Goyette Key Takeaways: [1:30] Maybe we should have ‘socialist distancing’ as opposed to social distancing. [3:20] In the last 100 years, the US has had three versions of the US dollar.  [4:00] Was the US government doing the mega version of check kiting?  [10:30] No trillion dollar debt? [12:00] Are we looking at a sort of rampant runaway towards socialism in the US? [13:40] For our economic might to end, it has to be replaced. [17:15] China, along wi

Jason Hartman invites you all to put on your tinfoil hats in preparation for this interview with George Gammon exploring some topics often considered economic conspiracy theories. George, a regular visitor on our show, brings you some unsettling details outlining the great reset and the repo market. How are communism and capitalism connected? How far will artificial intelligence infiltrate into our every day lives?   In part two of this discussion, George Gammon talks with Jason Hartman, further illustrating some of the truth behind global conspiracies. George states that more data produced by the free market capitalist economy is needed to understand and accurately control pricing. What are we trading for green energy? Key Takeaways: [2:15] Let’s put on our tinfoil hats for a moment.  [3:30] What is the repo market? [9:40] “A trillion a day keeps the economic consequences away.” -Jason [11:40] This great reset has been talked about since 2016 or earlier. Conspiracy theory? [14:15] EVERYTHING shall feed into

Douglas Vermeeren joins the show today to discuss the power of thought shared in the film How Thoughts Become Things. Douglass and Jason speak on the profound ideas of building a life with thoughts, conversation, and your surroundings. From wealth to health, many ideas are influenced by the thoughts that you give them.  Key Takeaways: [1:00] We become what we think about. [4:05] Our thoughts are highjacked by the stimulus around us, all the time.  [5:45] We become like the five people we spend the most time with.  [10:00] Your network becomes your safety net, then becomes your net worth. [11:00] "Fake it 'till you make it" is the biggest lie that's out there.  [12:45] A goal that is specific and clear becomes attainable and near. [17:00] Don't' focus on the haters; focus on those that actually can pay you. [21:00] Should we think outside the box or find the right box to think within?  Websites: howthoughtsbecomethings.com www.incomestreamchallenge.com/ jasonhartman.com/protect JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.co

Charles Goodhart and Manoj Pradhan join today to elaborate on a significant global prediction that low-interest rates won’t last. When they go away, it will place substantial hardship on the economy. Charles and Manoj authored the book The Great Demographic Reversal, a book that will outline the rise in inflation and interest rates but lead to a pullback in inequality. Ultimately, Charles Goodhart shares Goodhart’s Law. Books: The Great Demographic Reversal: Ageing Societies, Waning Inequality, and an Inflation Revival Key Takeaways: [2:00] It’s a time to be thankful.  [3:20] The Fannie Mae loan limits are going to be increasing!  [4:15] Jason Hartman Flash Briefing: The Story of Inflation [7:50] How are Manoj and Charles connected? [10:20] How have globalization and technology influenced inflation?  [13:45] The debt ratios around the world have been jumping up very sharply.  [14:00] Will interest rates go up? [15:00] The best way to get out of debt is to grow faster. [17:00] Japan is aging itself out of exis

Jay W. Richards is an Assistant Research Professor in the Busch School of Business and Fellow of the Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America.  Jay W. Richards talks with Jason Hartman about a few areas of poor practice when dealing with COVID-19. He breaks down how some of the panic began and was then exacerbated by the media.  Books: The Price of Panic: How the Tyranny of Experts Turned a Pandemic into a Catastrophe The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an Age of Smart Machines Infiltrated: How to Stop the Insiders and Activists Who Are Exploiting the Financial Crisis to Control Our Lives and Our Fortunes Key Takeaways: [3:00] The response COVID-19 might’ve been too much? It’s the first time the entire world has shut itself down.  [7:00] What’s the price of the panic? [9:20] Why exactly did the panic happen? [12:30] When you radically disrupt an economy, you kill people.  [14:00] What or who is the ‘tyranny of experts’? [17:45] Common sense is not as common as we’d

Jason Hartman speaks with returning guest, Doug Casey of Casey Research. The often controversial author of many books including, The International Man, is asked about what he expects after this election. Casey shares views on anarchism, the civil, non-violent version, as well as the reasons he intends to leave Aspen, Colorado. Casey also weighs in on the election and the possibility of a cultural revolution. Covid-19 can and will affect the dollar, and real estate taxes, particularly those in big cities. Finally, Casey shares his views on Trump of Biden. Key Takeaways: [2:30] The "left" has the voice. [3:00] Aspen, Colorado, is being inundated with wealthy people from NY and California - the perfect time to bail. [5:30] Casey breaks down the differences between civil war, coup, and a secession movement.  [8:45] What's the civil side of anarchism? [11:20] Thoughts on privatized prisons? [14:00] Let's talk about the election! [15:00] Is the US facing a veritable cultural revolution, similar to that of China 196

Jason Hartman shares his views on migration trends, supply/demand shock, and the pricing power that landlords hold right now. The millennials are a different generation with different renting versus buying trends. This opens up more opportunities for investors. Jason Hartman talks with author, Ken Van Liew, to find out what has changed in wealth building in modern times. Ken and Jason talk about investment opportunities away from high-density cities. They also discuss a few commercial real estate sectors, including converting commercial to residential, what might come of malls, and growth in the need for self-storage.  Webinar: jasonhartman.com/sweethome Ask your investment counselor about our new market! Books: Modern Wealth Building Formula: How To Master Real Estate Key Takeaways: [2:00] What state is leading in-migration? [5:00] Jason explains how we are currently experiencing supply/demand shock. [6:30] Landlords have pricing power right now. [10:30] Who owns most of the 16million single-family rental h

Jason Hartman and Adam continue discussing the fear of a housing bubble and how to be a real estate permabull. This part two begins with housing stats, how to understand the US median price, and why you can’t always trust what you read. This is especially true if you are investing in Hartman advised linear markets instead of cyclical markets in high-density areas. As well, these two discuss staple moves to make on your way to building a real estate portfolio.  Key Takeaways: [3:10] The Covid Recession continues to affect multi-family housing. [9:40] Adam shares some stats in housing price changes from 2008-2011 (cyclical market index reports) [12:45] Adam shares how to be a real estate permabull and have it make sense.  [18:30] In an inflationary environment, the best asset class is income-producing property.  [21:00] Almost everybody buys a house based on the payment, not the price. [31:00] Your journey to a rental property portfolio is one door at a time. [38:00] Check out this free webinar: jasonhartman.co