Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman

Jason discusses the importance of investment psychology and mathematical analysis when managing real estate portfolios. He highlights recent updates to Property Tracker, a complimentary software tool designed to help users benchmark their assets against the S&P 500 and monitor leveraged returns. Through a sample analysis of a property in Indianapolis, he demonstrates how inflation-induced debt destruction and tax strategies like cost segregation can significantly enhance profitability. He argues strongly against paying off mortgages entirely, explaining that maintaining leverage typically lowers risk while increasing overall returns. Jason concludes by encouraging investors to utilize professional consultations and educational masterclasses to optimiz...

In this 10th episode interview, Dr. Carrie Gress discusses the historical and cultural origins of modern feminism, arguing that the movement has distorted the authentic nature of womanhood. She traces a trajectory from the Enlightenment through communism and the sexual revolution, suggesting that these shifts pushed women to adopt a masculine ethos that prioritizes career autonomy over family. Dr. Gress contends that this focus on independence has led to widespread unhappiness, loneliness, and a plummeting birth rate across the Western world. The conversation highlights how corporate interests and emotional manipulation encourage women to view motherhood as a burden rather...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1492, published last June 24, 2020. Jason Hartman talks about the U.S. dollar and its strength through pandemic times, while Steven Roach has differing opinions. Will the dollar decline because of coronavirus or will the global currency maintain its value? Also, record low interest rates caused the sale of new homes to jump in May.  Brent Johnson returns to the show to discuss the broad term currency as it pertains to gold, the U.S. dollar, and many other currencies around the world. Brent shares h...

Jason Hartman and Sarah talk about the enduring strengths of income property as a wealth-building tool. They reflect on how the market has circled back to new construction and similar interest rates from nearly two decades ago, though property prices have significantly increased. They recount success stories from their recent live event, highlighting how disciplined investors have achieved financial independence through long-term real estate portfolios. To assist modern investors, they promote digital tools like Property Tracker for deal analysis and advocate for a diversified approach including short-term notes. Finally, they emphasize that real estate remains superior to volatile assets...

In this discussion, Jason Hartman and Michael Zuber emphasize that direct residential real estate is the most historically resilient asset class, particularly during periods of high interest rates. By analyzing 54 years of market data, they argue that while transaction volumes may drop when rates rise, home prices rarely collapse due to limited supply and consistent demand. They contrast this stability with the current volatility in commercial and multifamily syndications, where many investors are losing money because of risky debt structures and high management fees. Hartman stresses the importance of maintaining control over investments to avoid the pitfalls...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1443 published last April 22, 2020. Jason interviews Chrysta Castañeda, author of The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens. Get the oil and gas industry insight from Chysta, the go-to lawyer for high stakes litigation in the energy industry and beyond. Chrysta shares her experience with T. Boone Pickens and her knowledge of the current oil market problems.  Before our guest today, Jason talks about Stimulus Maximus and how this plays into scarcity and utility. What makes an economic unit valuable? Look forward to our JAX Webinar this Friday at 2 PM EST...

Jason advocates for direct real estate investment as the most effective vehicle for building long-term wealth. He describes income property as a perpetual money machine due to its unique ability to fund additional acquisitions through its own earnings. While acknowledging the common frustrations associated with property management, he argues that even a mediocre manager is less damaging to a portfolio than the hidden fees found in Wall Street investments. He strongly encourages listeners to take control of their assets through self-management or by using specific software tools to analyze property math. Ultimately, he asserts that real estate remains the...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1446 published April 25, 2020. "Compared to what?" If you have ever listened to a Jason Hartman Podcast you will understand the weight of this simple question. Whether you are looking at small product quality, or the nutrition value of food, investment opportunities, or presidential policies, it's important to ask, "compared to what?"  As well, Jason talks about the development of frictionless real estate leasing and sales. The increasing popularity of virtual tours gives a lot of benefits to real estate investors.   Websites: Jason Hartman University Me...

Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! See you all on May 15-17, 2026, Friday to Sunday. Today's episode is from a Wednesday Empowered Investor Masterclass led by Jason Hartman, focusing on the unique advantages of income property as a wealth-building tool. The session features a testimonial from an investor named Woody, who achieved retirement by transitioning from low-yield California rentals to higher cash-flow properties in Alabama. Hartman emphasizes the concept of leverage, explaining how tenants essentially pay down the owner's debt while t...

Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! See you all on May 15-17, 2026, Friday to Sunday. Michael Zuber and Jason Hartman discuss the critical role of discipline and delayed gratification in achieving financial success through real estate. They highlight an upcoming Empowered Investor Live event in California, where experts will share strategies for optimizing investment portfolios and building long-term wealth. They reflect on insights from Kevin O'Leary, emphasizing that staying power and persistence are what separate wealthy individuals from those who succum...

Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! See you all on May 15-17, 2026, Friday to Sunday. This Flashback Friday is from episode 1413 published last Mar 17, 2020.  Can we talk about something else? Jason Hartman invites Michael Ainslie to the show to discuss his book, A Nose For Trouble. As well, Michael shares his business tactics helping to grow Sotheby's in his time with the company. In his stories as Director of Lehman Brothers, Michael talks about SATURDAY MORNING, the weekend th...

Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! In today's 10th episode show, Jason discusses how personal mindsets and cognitive biases often serve as the primary obstacles to financial success. He argues that direct real estate investment is superior to Wall Street products because it allows for greater control and avoids the hidden fees associated with traditional fund managers. To maintain a positive outlook during challenges, Jason emphasizes the importance of standardizing financial data and understanding the mathematical reality of compounding returns...

Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! Jason and Michael Zuber discuss the negative consequences of current economic and social policies in Western nations. They argue that countries like Australia and the United States are using high levels of immigration to temporarily mask deeper financial mismanagement and housing shortages. They focus on progressive tax regimes in cities like Seattle and New York, which aggressively target the wealthy and drive away essential tax revenue. They assert that mobile capital will naturally flee predato...

Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! This Flashback Friday is from episode 1397, published last February 24, 2020 Jason Hartman is joined today in Medellin, Columbia with Macro-Addict, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Real-Estate expert, George Gammon. Jason and George discuss U.S. inflation when compared to Columbian inflation and the two different economies to consider. What does this mean for interest rates when considering inflation and taxes? What is the difference between bottoms-up and top-down analysis? And finally, grow smart, not big...

Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! Jason welcomes, financial expert Barry James Dyke as he discusses his research into the systematic corruption and "rent-seeking" behaviors of Wall Street institutions. He highlights how major asset managers like BlackRock and Goldman Sachs prioritize their own profits and bonuses through high fees and taxpayer-funded bailouts, even when their clients suffer significant losses. Dyke critiques modern financial vehicles like 401(k)s and ESG investing, labeling them as deceptive marketing tools that lack transparency and genuine...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1373, published last January 21, 2020. George Gammon interviews Jason Hartman about The Jason Harman Risk Evaluator. In Part I of this three part series, Jason describes his 'aha moment' after 19 years of experience in Real Estate. The story begins with a call from Jennifer, an insurance agent in Irvine, California that leads to the necessity and application for understanding the LTI (Land to Improvement ratio). Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now!   <p...

In this interview, real estate expert Jonathan Greene discusses the prevalence of scams and "get-rich-quick" schemes within the investment coaching and syndication industries. He emphasizes that successful real estate investing is inherently "boring" and long-term, contrasting it with the high-priced, flashy programs marketed by modern gurus on social media. Greene warns investors to watch for MLM-style referral structures and hidden fees, advising them to prioritize transparency and "skin in the game" from sponsors. He advocates for a "get-rich-slow" approach, highlighting the historical durability of income properties and the importance of geographic and asset diversification. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the need for p...

To start things off, Jason shares his thoughts on what a Trump presidency may look like for real estate investors, how Trumps trade policies will affect the markets and how aligning your interests with the Federal Reserve allows investors to game the system. Today's guest Dr. Robert Johnson is the President and CEO of the not for profit American College, author of the books, Invest with the Fed: Maximizing Your Portfolio Performance by Following Federal Reserve Policy, Strategic Value Investing and the study What to Expect When You're Electing. Dr. Johnson shares his insights to long-term market strategies, what poli...

Jason explores the widening housing shortage, highlighting a recent White House estimate that the United States is undersupplied by 10 million units. While the federal government suggests deregulation as a solution, the Jason argues that local complexities make significant relief unlikely, predicting instead that rents will rise as apartment oversupply clears. Data on building permits is presented to show a sharp decline in new construction across major states like Florida, Texas, and Arizona, which the host interprets as a signal of continued scarcity and high prices. He encourages listeners to act as strategic investors by purchasing new construction now while...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 743, published last October 25, 2016. Guest Ed Conard is an economist who worked with Mitt Romney at Bain Capital, he is the New York Times Bestselling Author of Unintended Consequences: Why everything you've been told about the economy is wrong and his upcoming book, The Upside of Inequality: How Good Intentions Undermine the Middle Class promises to educate and enlighten. Discussions during this podcast include misnomers about CEO pay, why the technology sector is wildly profitable and how a complex web of regulations may be only benefiting the big players in the market....