Jason Hartman's Quick Start Podcast

Unlike stocks, bonds, mutual funds or commodities such as precious metals like gold and silver – real estate is a multi-dimensional asset class. The multi-dimensional nature of income property makes it extremely profitable in changing ways based on varying market conditions. This is a wonderful thing because investors can profit even seemingly “bad” markets. For example, when financing becomes expensive (low housing affordability rates) or difficult to qualify for (low capital liquidity) it can create excellent opportunities to increase rents. When mortgage rates are low and qualifying is easy it can spur terrific appreciation. You can win either way so long as you adapt your strategy based on economic realities. Additionally, a discussion about Macro vs. Micro Markets™ so don't just run out and buy based on a city – be sure to screen and drill down into the various Micro Markets™ within each city. Since you can't buy all of them… you may as well buy the best ones! Last but not least Jason recommends the book “Revolutionary Wealth” by Alvin and Heidi Toffler.     Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com  

Join Jason today as he welcomes Dr. Peter McCullough, MD. Dr. McCullough has over 50 peer-reviewed papers and is an extremely credible person in the medical field. You can also watch the video NOT on YouTube (having been censored) but on Jason's other video sites: JasonHartman.com/Rumble JasonHartman.com/Bitchute JasonHartman.com/Odysee After receiving a bachelor's degree from Baylor University, Dr. McCullough completed his medical degree as an Alpha Omega Alpha graduate from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He went on to complete his internal medicine residency at the University of Washington, cardiology fellowship including service as Chief Fellow at William Beaumont Hospital, and master's degree in public health at the University of Michigan. Dr. McCullough is a practicing internist, cardiologist, epidemiologist in Dallas Texas and the Chief Medical Advisor of the Truth for Health Foundation. Listen in to hear another side of this whole pandemic/vaccine debacle and discover what you can do to protect your liberties! Follow Dr. Peter McCullough, MD at Twitter @P_McCulloughMD and listen to his podcast America Out Loud: The McCullough Report Key Takeaways: Who is Dr. McCullough Misinformation and censorship Booster concerns and the vaccine numbers tell the story Why the misinformation? Data, death and deception- is there any end in sight? What is truly important A collapsing house of cards Numbers are grossly under-reported Data: The vaccines are causing great harm World Council for Health and post vaccine issues Inflammation and post vaccine metrics Fertility side effects, tin foil hats and dating sites Fracturing of decisions- the wall begins to crumble Vaccines don't work The WEALTH TRANSFER is happening FAST! Protect your financial future now! Did you know that 25% to 40% of all dollars ever created were dumped into the economy last year???  This will be devastating to some and an opportunity to others, be sure you're on the right side of this massive wealth transfer. Learn from our experiences, maximize your ROI and avoid regrets. Watch, subscribe and comment on Jason's videos on his official YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/JasonHartmanRealEstate/videos Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: PandemicInvesting.com Jason's TV Clips: Vimeo.com/549444172  CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: JasonHartman.com/Protect What do Jason's clients say?: JasonHartmanTestimonials.com Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else:  JasonHartman.com/Fund Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit JasonHartman.com Free white paper on the Hartman Comparison Index™  Guided Visualization for Investors: JasonHartman.com/visualization Jason's videos in his other sites: JasonHartman.com/Rumble JasonHartman.com/Bitchute JasonHartman.com/Odysee

There are many different ways to invest your money. What's the difference between things like REITs and simply purchasing a single family rental? Both of them are, technically, investing in real estate, but only one of them gives you a multi-dimensional asset that you can control. Jason Hartman dives into the two investments to see the pros and cons of each. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Zoom Virtual Event: October 17th, 2020 Early Bird Admission: PandemicInvesting.com Get Instant access to Jason Hartman’s newest report, you'll learn… The modified square root shaped recovery Understanding the rare economic malady of supply/demand shock Generational PTSD and what it means to you & society The six lifestyle mega-trends that will change the world forever And much much more! PandemicInvesting.com

While self-managing your investment property may seem like a stretch of your time and energy and using a property manager feels like you’re out of the loop, the hybrid approach might be just the answer. Jason Hartman checks in with a client as they make the necessary changes to move away from a property manager and into a hybrid position.

In a world rich with opportunity and a history of programming for mindset, how can you retrain the way you think to capitalize in the real estate world? There’s the content or the “how to” do it. Then there’s the mindset, the philosophy, that’s the context. You can put the right opportunities in our life, but without context it will all slip away. We will all do what we can to protect what we have, and that’s a scarcity mindset. The modern world is abundant with opportunity, so we have to get over our scarcity mindset. Nobody ever got rich saving money.  Websites: www.JasonHartman.com The Real Estate Experience Podcast

What's happening to the stock market in response to the current pandemic? Jason Hartman and George Gammon give the details. They analyze how corporations and real estate are effected. If cash flow plummets and the stock market is going down, a lot of the corporate debt is getting downgraded so the interest rate on that debt increases significantly. What about real estate? Imagine having a rental property where the interest rate on your mortgage doubles. The real estate market has been built on investors buying properties. If these buyers start disappearing then the real estate industry suffers greatly. The stock market should be a reflection of the economy but now it's not. The economy is completely reliant on the stock market though. It's all about confidence. If confidence starts to go away in the people, the system stops working. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

The US economy has gotten a lot of tailwind or headwind from the baby boomer generation. Their retirement won't look like they thought it would. They will be spending much less. What happens next with income property? When you invest for yield, you're happy when people pay rent. It's okay if the property doesn't appreciate. People will pay rent before anything else. What types of neighborhood should you invest in? What about investing in metals? How should you organize your portfolio? Website: www.JasonHartman.com

The trend towards decentralization is happening very quickly. Opportunity zones exist to provide local bottom up community development, not top down government controlled properties. We discuss the concepts in Maker City. Manufacturing can be more customized and economic development can flourish. I mention my doubts in opportunity zones and how the true way to fix many of these problems is through skill development and motivation of the workers. The question we need to ask is, "How can you motivate capital or put some guidelines or metrics in place so you can define, envision and fund things with significant change?" When you bring real estate investors together with entrepreneurs, you can bring about big change. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

Renting is finally an acceptable way of living. It's no longer seen as a waste of money. Renters don't get judged like they used to. People of all social classes are renting. It allows for more fluidity with living location. It's a great strategy and it is good for society. The right homeownership rate should be around 50%. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

Jason Hartman talks with Ali Wolf of Myers Research about why the economy can't withstand rates as low as they are today when we've had the short-term rates down for a long time. Ali talks about how the next downturn could be labeled as "The Fed-Induced Bubble" Our current economy punishes savers and rewards debtors. The Fed does not control mortgage rates, they influence them...a bit. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

Years ago, there was a lot of hype around the real estate market in Texas. Now, Florida seems to be more popular. Why? Texas is getting more expensive. Florida is getting more business friendly. Many people from the Northeast and California have become frustrated with the affordability and lifestyle in those areas and are heading to Florida. We also discuss more specifically the Jacksonville market. It is a very attractive place to live because you get the full package; the lifestyle, beach scenery, affordability and jobs. They've also implemented a new construction model that is proving to be very beneficial. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA loan limits have increased. What does this mean for the real estate market? Home prices get sticky. In terms of the overall climate, refinancing was a good idea in 2019. Refinancing too much can become volatile. You want to make new purchases but not buy too expensive or the rent to value ratio isn't going to work. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

One of the major reasons to invest in rental property are the tax benefits. Non-cash write-offs and deductions are money in your pocket and real estate offers the best of both. This is a continuation of the 10 Commandments of Successful Investing series from Jason Hartman. These commandments will save you from making costly and stressful mistakes as you dive into the world of income property investing. Today you'll learn about Commandment #10. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

Housing affordability is getting worse in the US. In this episode, Jason Hartman analyzes this trend and look at specific locations. If you started investing with him 10-15 years ago, you got some incredible deals on your properties in cities that will be considered unaffordable in the near future. Markets that used to be linear have become hybrid. What is Jason's Water Theory of Money? Money tends to flow to the lowest point. It goes where it's treated best. How does money flow through different real estate markets? Real estate always pushes out and is highly local. Buy real estate and then wait... Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman and investment counselor Carrie go over how the network functions. The two explain the process of finding properties, getting financing, evaluating the provider, and choosing property management. This can seem to be a daunting task, but that's why the network exists: to provide the complete solution for real estate investors. Key Takeaways: [4:08] The middle market between Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac loans and hard money has been a boon for investors [9:52] Keep your investment counselor in the loop with your purchases, having a Jason Hartman email address in the thread helps things move faster [13:34] Form relationships with market specialists so that you can know what you're getting into with future properties Websites: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties www.RealEstateTools.com

Jason Hartman and Sara discuss whether you should refinance a 30 year fixed rate loan or do a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). It really depends on your existing interest rate and the current rates. If you can get locked into 30 years with a low rate, that's the way to go. You want to reduce your risk by having more leverage (debt). The higher loan balance offers protection. It may seem counterintuitive but watch more videos to learn the context. They also discuss 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges. If you're a rental property investor, look into that. Lastly, they talk about the GO Zones and the main problems with it. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

People are far more motivated by what they will lose than what they will gain. How does this affect you as a real estate investor? Loss aversion has a massive influence on buying decisions. Jason Hartman explains some common examples of how loss aversion influences people's lives. Then Jason connects that psychology to rental property investing. How many of you celebrate when you receive your rent? How many of you get angry when you don't receive it? We're much more emotionally charged by what we feel we lose. Successful people are willing to take a risk to go and gain something. They have their eye on what they can receive rather than what they will lose. What could you gain? Look for opportunity. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman discusses the true price of a house based on payments opposed to the selling price. He talks about the average inflation rate over the last 3 decades and how important it is to factor interest rates and inflation into the value of a house. The mainstream media will tell you the price of houses selling and say, "We're in a bubble and you should buy as many as you can. The market is going to crash!" We need to remember that real estate is the most debt-friendly asset and can be refinanced very easily. People buy based on a payment, not a price, and that is an important factor to consider. The price of a house can increase 4 times while the mortgage payment only doubles. A house today (converted to 1989 dollars) cost about the same as a house in 1989. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

What is the one trick that really empowers people to success? Leverage. It helps you do more with less. In this video you'll learn Jason's triad of leverage and what it has to do with income property estate investing. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

Jason Hartman and Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research at Meyers Research, LLC., analyze home prices, wage growth and how these metrics predict what lies ahead for the economy. They also talk about how builders are mainly building larger homes ever since the recession but that there are more affordable options gradually showing up. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

The property must make the sense the day you buy it or you don’t buy it. Anything without income is not an investment, it’s just a speculation.  Jason Hartman explains the difference between investing and gambling. Cash flow is reliable, appreciation is not. Why not? Can anyone predict the stock market? Jason analyzes what’s wrong with the market cycle predictors and provide relevant examples to explain the advantage of investing in something that provides cash flow. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

If you want to save money on taxes, Jason Hartman wants to remind you that depreciation is the way to do it. Here's what you'll learn: First, you'll learn how the IRS interprets rental property. Next, you'll learn 4 ways to calculate depreciation. Finally, Jason goes deeper into the relationship of your house vs. land value. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

What is the rent-to-value ratio and how do you calculate it? This metric helps you evaluate the performance of a rental property. In this video, Jason Hartman gives you a 2019 real estate market update with what's happening in the linear and cyclical markets regarding inventory. Then, we'll examine what a good percentage is for the rent-to-value ratio using an example from a pro-forma. Next, you'll learn the importance of treating income property as as multi-dimensional asset class, and why cap rate isn't the best metric. Finally, Jason discusses the truth about the kind of return you really can get on higher quality properties vs. cheap ones. Remember, the property must make sense the day you buy it. No speculation! Website: www.JasonHartman.com

Jason Hartman teaches his best tips and 3 main activities for managing your manager. He explores the importance of treating your rental properties as a business in order to be a top performing investor. Nothing about real estate investing is passive. Jason also examines the benefits of inflation, things he doesn't like in property management agreements, and what to include instead. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

We often look for investments that have liquidity so we can easily move money and extract wealth but real estate investing is not easy to trade. In this video, I'll share with you why that's in your favor. You invest in real estate to build long term wealth. We'll discuss realized gain vs. recognized gain and the 2 ways to realize your investment. We'll also talk about the problem with closing costs and how it changes your ROI. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

On Pat Hiban's podcast, Jason Hartman discusses what linear, cyclical, and hybrid markets are and how you can identify them. He also discusses the importance of focusing on linear markets, the ones that are very boring and flat, but always stable and consistent. Market corrections don't hit these areas as hard. Finally Jason examines how markets switch from one type of market to another. Nothing is stagnant, things are always moving, so Jason identifies what you need to watch for when evaluating a market. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

When you invest in rental property, you buy the land and the structure. Jason likes to invest in packaged commodities within the real estate wrapper. First, Jason discusses how one of the commodities is the labor. Then he analyzes self-service and rise in labor costs in our society and how that affects real estate investing. Finally, Jason talks about over-supply in the marketplace of large institutional apartment buildings. It's going to move in favor of tenants and not apartment owners. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

The fragmentation and imperfection of income property is actually a good thing. It's what makes it a great investment. Learn from Jason why the more perfected and standardized an investment is, the lower the returns. Let's discuss some strengths of rental property as an asset class. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

Is borrowing money for investing actually risky? When it comes to real estate, getting into debt can actually be a good thing. First, Jason discusses who's in control of the transaction and who benefits the most during recessions. Then, Jason talks about how if you have too much equity you might struggle to get a loan modification. And, finally, he compares investing money in the S&P 500 vs. a rental property and how it's very common to out-perform stock investing with real estate. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

What are the costs associated with investing in stocks vs. real estate? Which is better? Real estate costs tend to be much more visible then the hidden fees in stock investing. Jason likes transparency, so he can really know when he's losing money. Every month we are dealing with tenants but only one time do we sell the property and make money on appreciation. During the time you own it, you are aware of every single expense. With rental property we also earn a return in so many different ways. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Sometimes it's okay to have seasonal imbalance in your life in order to accomplish something new. In real estate investing, there is a learning curve. It takes time to get into a flow where you're purchasing, analyzing and managing properties in a way that fits into your life. At first though, other areas of your life or career will might less attention. That doesn't mean you ignore things that are important to you, but you may need to adjust your priorities and put some other projects on the shelf until you get into a stasis with your investing. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

How do you deal with tenants that are causing you problems? We'll analyze how to manage your tenants; to evict or not to evict? First, we'll cover the common sense things NOT to do when tenants are being difficult and then we'll talk about self-management. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Real estate investing is a long play. You can make a lot of money, but you must be persistent and adaptable. You will face challenges. You will be tempted to give up. But hold on and eventually you will see a huge return. Don’t bail out because of one small hiccup. Keep going. Real estate is a game of staying in power. What makes people persistent? WHY are you investing in real estate? Jason Hartman discusses his story of how he got started in real estate investing and the challenges he faced at first and the importance of adaptability. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Learn some tips for how investors can find the right properties. In this video, we discuss the difference between home buyers looking for a place to live and investors looking for rental property. We'll also talk about what to analyze and what not to analyze when choosing a property. You'll learn how a good investment goes far beyond the property itself. "Invest in places that make sense so you can afford to live in places that don't make sense." Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Should you use cash or debt (leverage) to purchase real estate? There's actually good and bad times to use either. Jason discusses the scenarios when you should use cash vs. when to use debt in your real estate investments. Investment-grade debt is great. Rental property is the most debt-friendly asset class in America. First, Jason defines good debt. Then discusses the advantages of using loans to buy rental property and how amortization plays a role. Finally, Jason talks about when you SHOULD buy properties with cash. Lastly he covers some additional reasons why debt gives you leverage in most situations. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

There are 7 key steps everyone must do when buying your first rental property. If you follow them, you'll generate the real estate cash flow you want. Rental property provides a durable, long lasting source of income. It's worth doing, but it requires education and the right strategy so that you make money instead of lose money. So, how do you buy your first rental property? Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman discusses the advantages and disadvantages of investing in low income or section 8 properties. Jason talks about his preference between Class A, B, C or D rental properties based on the tenant’s income and other factors. Next Jason discusses the good and the bad when dealing with section 8, government funded housing. Sometimes having a third party standing in the middle of a transaction can make it more difficult to get what you want. Finally, Jason reviews the pros and cons of low income rental properties that are not receiving government benefits. And is it worth going after someone who damaged your property or didn't pay rent? Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Let's look at inflation-induced debt destruction. How does inflation over the long-term affect your rental property investments? Jason discusses interest rates, inflation, mortgages and how the numbers all add up to you building wealth over the long-term with real estate. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Reduce risk and maximize returns in your rental property investments by diversifying and being area agnostic. investing in several areas as every market is different. Only invest with an advisor who is not partial to any one area or investment to avoid a conflict of interest. Consider a variety of opportunities. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman compares investing to cruise ships to teach you why it's so important that you be consistent and steady in order to get to your destination. Building wealth with real estate requires patience and work. And over time your return on your investment begins to compound. That's when you're glad you stayed in the game. The reason why Jason loves rental property as one of the best investments is because it consistently works regardless of the economy. Economics is a relative thing anyways. People will always pay rent. Inflation is working in our favor all the time. It's never a bad time to invest in rental property.

Always invest with your goals in mind (retirement, financial freedom, creating wealth) and abide by your risk tolerance and investing style. This is a continuation of the 10 Commandments of Successful Investing series from Jason Hartman. These commandments will save you from making costly and stressful mistakes as you dive into the world of income property investing. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Be a prudent long-term value investor, never a get-rich-quick gambler, speculator or flipper by investing only in properties that make good financial sense the day you buy them. This is a continuation of the 10 Commandments of Successful Investing series from Jason Hartman. These commandments will save you from making costly and stressful mistakes as you dive into the world of income property investing. In this podcast you'll learn about Commandment #5... 5. Thou shalt not gamble. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Staying in control of your real estate investments gives you freedom. Never leave your financial future in the hands of incompetent, unethical or greedy brokerage houses, fund managers or corporations. Always be a direct investor. Website: www.JasonHartman.com

This originally aired as episode 186. 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 on Registered Rep magazine’s list of “America’s Top 50 Advisors.” Inc. magazine three times named the firm the fastest-growing privately-held financial planning firm in the country. Ric received an honorary doctorate from Rowan University in 1999, and in 2007 was inducted into the Rowan University Public Relations Student Society of America Hall of Fame. Website: www.EdelmanFinancial.com

This originally aired as episode 141. Gary Pinkerton warms up the episode for Jason Hartman, introducing the fact that there are 30 fatal mistakes that investors make that kill their profits. Jason lays out the first 18 in this episode, and Gary will wrap up the remaining 12 in the next. So how are investors hurting themselves? 1. Investors won't get out of their own way. 2. They get Paralysis of Analysis 3. Over-magnifying bad experiences and under-appreciating Successful Deals 4. They don't become Educated - like attending Meet the Masters! 5. Being too Greedy 6. Not Listening to their Property Manager 7. Listening to their Property Manager without questioning anything (no thought) 8. Not having an Area Agnostic Investment Counselor 9. Not Communicating with their Investment Counselor 10. Panic Buying 11. Saying NO too often, or too early 12. Over-extending themselves. Prudent use of OPM, but respect the power of leverage 13. Not seeing things in context - focusing on that 'pebble in the shoe' 14. Letting one problem sink the entire ship 15. Changing their Personal Financial Picture when still have a fledgling portfolio 16. Listening to your Sphere of Influence 17. They Have False Expectations (or unreasonable Expectations) 18. Not Maintaining Control - Be a Direct Investor Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

This is a recreated version of episode 162. 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 investments 20. Not asking for a Bail-Out (loan mod, Prop Mgr concessions, seller concessions) 21. Not having Enough Confidence and Faith in themselves 22. They are Afraid to Grow, to Learn...so they don't act 23. Simply don't use Prudent Financial Planning Techniques 24. Not Consistently Pushing Forward, planning for the next move (always in escrow) 25. They Don't Diversify Geographically (4-5 markets is sweet spot) 26. Become too Committed to Current Market (must remain Area Agnostic) 27. Have too much Equity in Properties (R.E. is not a good bank) 28. Invest in Properties that are NOT a Necessity (#9-Inv only where there is Universal Need) 29. Not Sticking to the Acquisition Plan 30. Not Embracing the Fragmentation (R.E. is a personal services business, use to your financial adv) Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

This episode was originally published as episode 455. 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 advice on topics ranging from international investing and its tax benefits, the ins and outs of LLCs and what your self-managing options are for your real estate investments, to name just a few issues covered. Website: The Off-Shore Tax Guide by Diane Kennedy www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

This episode originally aired as Episode 24. Unlike stocks, bonds, mutual funds or commodities such as precious metals like gold and silver – real estate is a multi-dimensional asset class. The multi-dimensional nature of income property makes it extremely profitable in changing ways based on varying market conditions. This is a wonderful thing because investors can profit even seemingly “bad” markets. For example, when financing becomes expensive (low housing affordability rates) or difficult to qualify for (low capital liquidity) it can create excellent opportunities to increase rents. When mortgage rates are low and qualifying is easy it can spur terrific appreciation. You can win either way so long as you adapt your strategy based on economic realities. Additionally, a discussion about Macro vs. Micro Markets™ so don’t just run out and buy based on a city – be sure to screen and drill down into the various Micro Markets™ within each city. Since you can’t buy all of them… you may as well buy the best ones! Jason’s market specific commentary was recorded previously and is not a recommendation to buy or sell today. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Today's Quick Start comes from Creating Wealth Episode 882, originally published in September 2017. The month of October brings the 2017 tax season to a close. Jason and his panel showcase the organizational tools and portfolio management options available through the newly upgraded Property Tracker 2.0. The Property Tracker software makes creating Schedule E’s, depreciation schedules and other tax forms easy as well as a robust calendar which keeps track of all of your income properties important dates. Key Takeaways: [02:25] Was the media bummed out that Hurricane Irma didn't cause more damage? [09:04] The Waffle House Index and Cryptocurrencies. [16:44] Fundamentals for organizing and tracking investment properties. [24:00] Property Tracker produces tax schedules including Schedule E and an up-to-date Schedule of Depreciation. [27:58] Property Tracker 2.0 has updated proformas with RV ratio evaluations. [30:24] Clarifying the statement "Every day you have a property you own and don't sell, you are buying it back from yourself." [35:05] Organizational tips for using Property Tracker. [39:28] Scanning with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) makes you more efficient. [46:38] Details about the new Amazon Echo contest, the Meet the Master's event and the upcoming Venture Alliance Mastermind.   [50:20] Free one-hour Property Tracker onboarding session with Zack for Jason Hartman clients. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Property Tracker Software Administrator@realestatetools.com Meet the Master’s of Income Property Tickets Venture Alliance Mastermind Donate to Hurricane Relief Here

Today's Quick Start comes from Creating Wealth Episode 575, originally published in September 2015. We break closing costs down into small pieces to support Jason’s #1 rule of investing, thou shalt become educated. Understanding which costs are fixed and which are variable will help you to protect yourself and allow you to become your own best advisor. We take the confusion out of calculating the fees. And, will private equity firms be the next big player in the mortgage game? Key Takeaways: [3:01] An article about character - the essence of a person [7:07] If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything [7:51] Artificially intelligent ads [8:37] Edward Snowden, Hero or Villain? [11:04] As banks retreat private equity rushes in [11:37] Meet the Master event in January, SoCal - Get your earlybird pricing Guest Interview with Joe: [15:45] Looking at lender fees [17:15] Requirements for good faith estimates [19:52] What are lender or origination fees [21:01] Using an example of $142,500, figuring out the closing costs [22:40] Insurance charges for lenders and owners [23:49] Lender’s title insurance is one of the highest fees on the estimate [24:11] Depending on your state the seller provides the clean title insurance [25:01] Transfer stamps/taxes are local municipal charges [27:07] Recording fees [37:50] Points are fees to buy down the interest rates Mentions: Venture Alliance Mastermind Newser Article Dennis Waitley @edwardsnowden JasonHartman.com