Fri, 28 July 2017
New lending rules means new investment strategies for real estate investors. That's why it's important to keep up with what Fannie Mae is doing with loans. Jason calls in one of his lenders to find out what's changed recently and how that will effect what you're buying, and how you're buying properties. Key Takeaways: [1:45] Your first 10 properties can be purchased with only 20% down [3:58] Rising interest rates mean you should lock in your rate sooner rather than later [8:52] 85-90 days in the maximum time to lock in a rate. [10:23] What loan level price adjustments to rate means [12:37] The Trump administration may replace the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. [17:30] The ease or difficulty of qualifying for a loan. Website: |
Fri, 21 July 2017
Single-family homes sales rose in January. This has made income property inventory low. Jason shares a live recording from a previous seminar in which he thoroughly explains why investing in a single family home as income property is the only logical investment during an inflationary period. And, if the signs are correct the U.S is entering an inflationary period under the Trump administration. Key Takeaways: [0:44] Inflation induced debt destruction by way of a mortgage. [2:51] Jason explains how the government manipulates inflation numbers through hedonic adjustment. [10:19] The ultimate investing equation. [17:38] Anything that does not produce income is not an investment. [19:29] Cash and bonds are destroyed by inflation. [21:31] The IRS does not account for inflation. [24:45] During deflationary periods people default on their loans. [27:08] If you have a corporate job you are paying more taxes than the self-employed. Website: |
Sat, 15 July 2017
Bubbles abound in the world of investing, and today is no different. Jason welcomes Harry Dent, author of The Sale of a Lifetime, about what's going on today in the stock market, real estate market, political world, and worldwide economic statuses. Harry points out what nation in Europe that reminds him of Japan before their massive downturn, and gives Jason a rundown of what to look for BEFORE you see a bubble burst. The two look at what you might actually want to be investing in when the bubble bursts. Key Takeaways: [4:42] The massive bubble that is Chinese real estate [12:46] Why Harry studies 80-250 year cycles when the world is rapidly changing today [15:31] Examining the Trump rally [24:02] Why Jason hates the Case Shiller Index [28:14] The phases of a housing crash Website: |
Fri, 7 July 2017
AMA 180 - Why Knowing Things Still Matters When Facts Are So Easy to Look Up with William Poundstone
For this 10th Episode, Jason goes off topic and welcomes William Poundstone, author of the new book, Head in the Cloud: Why Knowing Things Still Matters When Facts are So Easy to Look Up. Mr. Poundstone is also the author of the New York Times best-selling books, Fortune’s Formula: The Untold Story of Scientific Betting System that Beat the Casinos and Wall Street, Priceless: The Myth of Fair Value and How to Take Advantage of It and Gaming the Vote: Why Elections Aren’t Fair and What We Can Do About it. Key Takeaways: [1:12] William explains the premise of his latest book, Head in the Cloud. [5:03] Having a general knowledge of baseline facts and the Dunning-Kruger effect have humbling assets. [7:28] The larger a person’s vocabulary is akin to their ability to think. [11:12] How does America stack up on the map of ignorance? [13:43] Americans will vote for judges with less ethnic sounding names if they don’t know the candidates. [19:51] The Kelly Formula informs a user of the optimal amount you should be putting on each bet or investment. Website: |