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Jason welcomes economist and author Michael Zuber as he discusses his "54-year spreadsheet," a comprehensive data project designed to analyze historical economic trends and real estate performance since 1970. By comparing the high-interest-rate environment of the Paul Volcker era to modern conditions, Zuber argues that rising rates typically lead to a crash in transaction volume rather than a collapse in home prices. The discussion highlights how leveraged appreciation makes residential real estate a superior wealth-building tool compared to the stock market. Zuber specifically critiques "doomer" content creators for using flawed metrics that ignore mortgage affordability, causing many people to miss out on significant equity gains. Ultimately, the source serves as a data-driven defense of income property investment and a warning against following pessimistic financial advice that lacks historical context.

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0:00 By the time Trump's term is over

4:19 Those are 2 different things

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Michael Zuber interview

9:28 The lead up to the 54 year spreadsheet

16:10 History of numbers

27:59 The crash that happened

32:53 A great leading indicator for retail sales

35:17 Median price home :: Median income

38:55 The dogs that don't bark

43:37 Be careful who you listen to

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 693, published June 30, 2016.

John R. Lott, Jr. is the President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, a columnist for Fox news, author of At the Brink: Will Obama Push Us Over the Edge?, Freedomnomics: Why the Free Market Works and other Half-Baked Theories Don't, Debacle: Obama's War on Jobs and Growth and What We Can Do to Regain Our Future and More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws and others. He also writes a blog which focuses on a broad array of economic and crime related issues.

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In this 10th episode, Connor Boyack discusses the Libertas Network, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching families and children about freedom, entrepreneurship, and critical thinking. He explains that the organization uses practical initiatives like the Tuttle Twins book series and Children's Entrepreneur Markets to provide real-world financial literacy that is often missing from the public school system. Boyack argues that the current educational and political structures are failing, leading to a decline in historical knowledge and an increase in government dependency. To combat this, the network acquired Praxis, a professional boot camp designed as an alternative to the high costs and perceived indoctrination of traditional college. Ultimately, Boyack emphasizes that strengthening the family unit and fostering independent thought are the most effective ways to preserve liberty and rebuild the social fabric. He encourages parents to take an active role in their children's education to ensure they can navigate a complex psychological and economic landscape.

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#TuttleTwins #LibertasNetwork #Entrepreneurship #FinancialLiteracy #KidsMarkets #CriticalThinking #Practis #AmericanHistory #Freedom #FamilyValues #Americana #SocialFabric

Key Takeaways:

0:00 Introducing Libertas

7:37 Financial illiteracy and how we got here

10:39 Critical thinking and memory holes and the abandoned mind

16:26 Social Media, Mockingbird and the battlefield of the mind

22:50 Tuttle Twins and Praxis

27:33 Political theater and the coming chaos

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Jason Hartman and Michael Zuber discuss the economic impact of a hypothetical war with Iran and its effect on real estate. They predict that while rising oil prices and geopolitical conflict initially cause demand destruction and recessionary fears, the Federal Reserve will ultimately intervene by lowering interest rates. This monetary easing is expected to create a lucrative window for property investors to acquire assets from motivated sellers before prices rise again. Beyond economics, they offer bold political predictions regarding the liberation of foreign nations under the Trump administration's strategies. They conclude that long-term success in property ownership depends on controlling emotions and holding assets long enough for market cycles to turn favorable.

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Key Takeaways:

0:00 Iran and free countries

4:08 War and Housing

13:30 US, UK, China, Cuba and North Korea

18:58 Iran and the coming recession

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 678, published last May 26, 2016.

Today's guest, Parag Khanna is a best-selling author in addition to being a CNN Global contributor and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre on Asia & Globalisation at the National University of Singapore. He shares with us many of the facts and figures behind his new book, Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization. His book highlights what he believes to be the two major irreversible, mega-trends of humanity, urbanization and infrastructural connectivity. When discussing the U.S., Mr. Khanna says the U.S. should be re-mapped physically and better internet connectivity and better transport systems should be put into place in the next 5-10 years.

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Jason welcomes Dion McNeely, known as the "lazy investor," who details his journey from financial hardship to retirement through residential real estate. He emphasizes a long-term, low-turnover strategy that prioritizes finding quality tenants over immediate high cash flow. McNeely identifies seven specific property criteria, such as avoiding HOAs and targeting pet-friendly homes, to ensure stability and minimize management effort. Central to his success is the "binder strategy," a transparent negotiation method where he uses market data to let tenants help set their own fair rent increases. By focusing on self-management and building strong relationships, he argues that investors can achieve financial freedom with minimal monthly time commitments. His approach highlights the compounding "snowball effect" of real estate, proving that even a slow and "boring" start can lead to significant wealth.

Key Takeaway:

0:00 A chilling prediction on Population from 1967

2:36 Dion and the snow ball effect

9:50 7 things BEFORE cashflow

20:22 Pets, kids and bad credit scores

24:21 The Binder strategy

34:09 Self-management and taking care of your customers/tenants

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 658 publish last April 11, 2016.

Many existing clients, and a few new ones, are closing on income properties using cash and delayed financing options to build their portfolios while interest rates are incredibly low. The next step will be for property holders to connect with their property managers to set expectations and to ensure current needs are met. And, there are possible new markets opening up in Ohio and Tampa, Florida.

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Jason announced his relinquishment of the title "richest homeless man in the world" after nearly two years of nomadic living, during which he traveled the world twice. He discussed the State of the Union speech's focus on housing affordability and the government's approach to supporting existing homeowners without lowering property prices. Jason explored the impact of tariffs on the economy, suggesting that they encourage efficiency and competition among businesses, particularly with China. He emphasized the importance of a balanced playing field in international trade and expressed support for reasonable government oversight. He ended with an invitation to attend Empowered Investor Live in Orange County, California, in May, and a reminder about the monthly masterclasses held on the second Wednesday of each month.

Jason expounds on the financial advantages of real estate investing, specifically focusing on how long-term mortgages act as a hedge against inflation and taxes. By utilizing leverage, investors can achieve a "negative" real interest rate because the value of the debt they owe decreases as the purchasing power of the dollar drops. He argues that the United States offers a unique environment for this strategy due to subsidized 30-year fixed-rate loans and high market transparency compared to international options. Additionally, the discussion addresses modern concerns like artificial intelligence, suggesting that technology will ultimately drive economic abundance and increased housing demand rather than market collapse. Finally, Jason highlights a significant supply shortage, predicting that even minor drops in interest rates will trigger a massive influx of buyers, further pushing up property values.

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0:00 World's richest homeless person

4:03 Trump's state of the union address and tariffs

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Jason's Masterclass Presentation

14:39 The real cost to RENT money

16:42 IIDD

18:59 1984

21:16 Q & A

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