Are we in a bubble? Well, that depends on a variety of factors. One important factor is making sure that you're measuring values properly. If you use the wrong measuring stick you'll get the wrong answer, so make sure you're doing it...
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1665 FBF: Business Cycles vs Real Estate Cycles, Overall Market Outlook with Ali Wolf of Meyers Research
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 898, originally published in October 2017. There is a lot of talk in the news lately about a possible downturn in the US economy, yet Jason’s guest, Ali Wolf of Meyers Research is staying...
1664: Lumber Cost, Perseverance & the Coming Economic Collapse, How You Can Thrive When Oil Costs $200 a Barrel with Stephen Leeb
Too many people give up way too easily. If you want to thrive in the world and make a difference, you have to push through. You have to persevere in your ventures. That's going to mean tough times, but the end result is worth it....
1663: Home Builder Stocks, Rising Interest Rates, Business Funding & Personal Portfolio Review Client Case Study
There's all sorts of talk about how to measure the housing market. One way people don't discuss much is looking at is the stock prices of home builders. Jason takes a look at what's going on there and why the way many people view the...
1662 FBF: Mortgage Questions, Appreciation vs Cash Flow & Contest Winner Announcement
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 1084, originally published in November 2018. Jason Hartman starts today's episode by answering more of the mortgage FAQs that were started in episode 1083 that were spawned from the recent...
1661: Client Case Study, 7 Properties with More on the Way, the Algorithm Echo Chamber & the Insurance Business
Jason Hartman starts off the show with a discussion about, potentially, the only business in the country with a negative cost of capital, and why we're starting to see the fear of inflation creeping into the mainstream. Then another...
1660: RV Ratios, Sales Prices, Stimulus, Censorship, Beyond Woke & Thought Criminal with Michael Rectenwald
Why isn't the RV ratio as crucial today as it was 14 years ago when Jason started? Following the sound advice of long ago can actually make you lose out on fantastic opportunities now. In today's market, where homes are selling for...
1659 FBF: Self-Management Mistakes, A Strong Economy & Mortgage FAQs
This Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 1083, originally published in November 2018. Today's episode starts off with Jason Hartman, in the car, back from Hawaii. He tackles the average length an American stays on the job these...
1658: Jason’s Mom on 1031 Exchanges, Rent Lags Changing RV Ratios, Self-Management Tips
What happens in California may not seem important if you don't live there, but it's a trend setting state. And there's a lot of tax things going on in California that should catch investors attention. Jason welcomes his mom back to...
1657: Cash Flow, Natural Disasters & Diversification
Adam just went through the Snowmageddon in Texas, losing water for a week while many others in the state went days without power. That experience led him to start thinking about Commandment #6: Thou Shalt Diversify, as well as the...