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This Flashback Friday is from episode 1645 published last February 8, 2021 Jason Hartman talks about the opportunities presented by the lurking crises. While some may have concerns about pending laws, people will vote with their feet – and end up in markets that investors might prefer. What can we make of Elon’s latest Bitcoin […]The post 2471 FBF: Elon’s $1.5 Billion Move, Green New Deal Impact...

In this 10th episode, Jason warns that the current stock market is a bubble reminiscent of the dot-com era, characterized by irrational business models and lack of profit. He contrasts these unstable tech investments with the reliability of real estate, noting that while some markets are cooling, a nationwide housing shortage continues to support property values. A significant portion of […]The...

Real estate experts Michael Zuber and Jason Hartman discuss five influential books that shaped Zuber’s career and mindset. Zuber highlights The Millionaire Real Estate Investor for its relatable success stories and Be Obsessed or Be Average for validating his intense focus. He also emphasizes the importance of resilience and habit-building through titles like Embrace the Suck and Atomic Habits,...

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 Maney – Newsweek,...

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 2467: Jason’s Free...

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 nearly impossible to execute. They emphasize that...

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, […]The post 2465 FBF: State of the States with...

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 of buy-and-hold strategies in...

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 the discussion centers on shifting...

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 &...