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All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMTFri, 12 Jan 2018 14:30:00 GMTFinanceBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/a2c3d39e-c764-4d8e-bdc6-4819a6092960_commercia.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvestingBy Jason Hartman explores strategies for commercial real estate investors from financing, property selection, and beyond.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comfinance,apartment,buying,commercial,estate,home,investment,mobile,park,propertyThe Commercial Investing ShownoBy Jason Hartman explores strategies for commercial real estate investors from financing, property selection, and beyond.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/12/ci-89--protect-your-portfolio-when-the-bubble-bursts-with-mish-shedlockFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/12/ci-89--protect-your-portfolio-when-the-bubble-bursts-with-mish-shedlock/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/12/ci-89--protect-your-portfolio-when-the-bubble-bursts-with-mish-shedlockFri, 12 Jan 2018 14:30:00 GMTCI 89 - Protect Your Portfolio When the Bubble Bursts with Mish ShedlockBubbles are just a fact of investing. At some time or other, every asset class has been in a bubble. Whether it's the dot-com bubble of the 90s or the housing bubble in the 2000s, booms and busts are commonplace at this point. When they happen you have to make sure you're diversified and prepared for the downturn. But what happens if it's not just one asset class? What if the bubble is...everything? Mish Shedlock, economist and investment advisor at SitkaPacific Capital Management, talks with Jason about just this phenomenon, and provides some thoughts on ways you can protect yourself in the middle of this everything bubble. Key Takeaways: [3:07] Mish's Rule of Progress [10:23] The Shiller P/E Ratio Chart and what it says about the market today [12:08] The Buffett Indicator [16:03] The Mish Shedlock investing thoughts for right now [19:41] How asset inflation is leaving investors behind [24:07] Some real estate price examples on the East coast that show the dangerous bubble we're probably in, and how policies are set up to aid the rich in their wealth creation Website: www.MishTalk.com www.MishMoments.com 00:29:00The Commercial Investing ShownoMish Shedlock, economist and investment advisor at SitkaPacific Capital Management, talks with Jason about just this phenomenon, and provides some thoughts on whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/11/ci-88--new-depression-how-the-paper-money-economy-is-breaking-us-down-part-2Financehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/11/ci-88--new-depression-how-the-paper-money-economy-is-breaking-us-down-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/11/ci-88--new-depression-how-the-paper-money-economy-is-breaking-us-down-part-2Thu, 11 Jan 2018 16:00:00 GMTCI 88 - New Depression: How the Paper Money Economy is Breaking Us Down, Part 2Jason and Richard Duncan continue discussing what Richard thinks will happen if the government stops supporting the global bubble, how the government can get back in the black on the spreadsheets, and why today is unique in terms of economic history. Richard Duncan is Chief Economist at Black Horse Asset Management, the author of The New Depression: The Breakdown of the Paper Money Economy and The Dollar Crisis: Causes, Consequences, Cures. His Macro Watch video series can help individuals to clearly understand how the financial system really works. Mr. Duncan previously held the position of economist for the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Key Takeaways: [1:00] The rules completely changed when we ditched the gold standard and went to a paper money economy [10:35] The winners in our new, global economy [13:16] How governmental policy is driving the global bubble [16:15] Never in human history have we seen what happens when the economy becomes global and money is printed in this abundance [21:33] How we can pull our nation out of debt Website: www.Blackhorse.com.sg The New Depression: The Breakdown of the Paper Money Economy The Dollar Crisis: Causes, Consequences, Cures 00:28:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason and Richard Duncan continue discussing what Richard thinks will happen if the government stops supporting the global bubble, how the government can get bahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/10/ci-87--the-breakdown-of-the-current-paper-money-economy-part-1Financehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/10/ci-87--the-breakdown-of-the-current-paper-money-economy-part-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/10/ci-87--the-breakdown-of-the-current-paper-money-economy-part-1Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:00:00 GMTCI 87 - The Breakdown of the Current Paper Money Economy, Part 1This week’s episode is an enlightening economic conversation you don’t want to miss. Jason welcomes Richard Duncan back to the show for the first of a two-part conversation about what is driving the economy and which mistakes could catapult the US into a recession. Richard Duncan is Chief Economist at Black Horse Asset Management, the author of The New Depression: The Breakdown of the Paper Money Economy and The Dollar Crisis: Causes, Consequences, Cures. His Macro Watch video series can help individuals to clearly understand how the financial system really works. Mr. Duncan previously held the position of economist for the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Key Takeaways: [1:11] Richard Duncan has a unique, insider’s view of world economics and FIAT money. [6:16] In the US, when credit grows less than 2% the US goes into recession. [11:27] Creditism is the new Capitalism. [13:47] Looking back at the policies which saved the world economy in 2008. [19:45] It’s a very sensitive moment in the economy as the Fed is considering reversing quantitative easing. [23:37] Globalization has changed the way the economic game is played. Website: www.Blackhorse.com.sg The New Depression: The Breakdown of the Paper Money Economy The Dollar Crisis: Causes, Consequences, Cures 00:28:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason welcomes Richard Duncan back to the show for the first of a two-part conversation about what is driving the economy and which mistakes could catapult thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/09/ci-86--how-to-take-advantage-of-the-sale-of-a-lifetime-with-harry-dentFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/09/ci-86--how-to-take-advantage-of-the-sale-of-a-lifetime-with-harry-dent/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/09/ci-86--how-to-take-advantage-of-the-sale-of-a-lifetime-with-harry-dentTue, 09 Jan 2018 17:30:00 GMTCI 86 - How to Take Advantage of The Sale of a Lifetime with Harry DentBubbles 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: [4:47] The massive bubble that is Chinese real estate [12:51] Why Harry studies 80-250 year cycles when the world is rapidly changing today [15:36] Examining the Trump rally [24:07] Why Jason hates the Case Shiller Index [28:19] The phases of a housing crash Website: www.HarryDent.com 00:38:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason 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 worldwidehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/08/ci-85--why-wall-street-matters-with-william-cohanFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/08/ci-85--why-wall-street-matters-with-william-cohan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/08/ci-85--why-wall-street-matters-with-william-cohanMon, 08 Jan 2018 16:00:00 GMTCI 85 - Why Wall Street Matters with William CohanJason Hartman welcomes William Cohan, New York Times columnist, special correspondent for Vanity Fair, former contributor to Bloomberg View, and author books such as Why Wall Street Matters, The Last Tycoons, and House of Cards. William tells Jason his views on the Trump administration, why Donald has had a hard time draining the swamp and who really is to thank for the low unemployment rate and the steady economy. Key Takeaways: [1:13] The Trump administration, leverage and cleaning out the gears of the machine that is the US economy. [7:24] A grand bargain with Wall Street would mean revamping much of its incentive system. [13:40] Draining the swamp is harder to do than it looks. [13:23] What we should expect out of the economy and employment. Website: www.WilliamCohan.com 00:23:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman welcomes William Cohan, New York Times columnist, special correspondent for Vanity Fair, former contributor to Bloomberg View, and author books suhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/07/rich-dad-advisor-ken-mcelroy-now-headlining-meet-the-masters-of-income-propertyFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/07/rich-dad-advisor-ken-mcelroy-now-headlining-meet-the-masters-of-income-property/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/07/rich-dad-advisor-ken-mcelroy-now-headlining-meet-the-masters-of-income-propertySun, 07 Jan 2018 16:00:00 GMTRich Dad Advisor Ken McElroy Now Headlining Meet the Masters of Income PropertyJason Hartman is proud to announce the latest addition to the 2018 Meet the Masters of Income Property event, Ken McElroy. Ken is a Rich Dad Advisor and entrepreneur who is an expert in investment analysis, property management, and property development. He's responsible for over $700 million investment dollars in real estate. Ken is the author of the best-selling books The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, The ABC’s of Property Management, and most recently his book on entrepreneurship: The Sleeping Giant. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Masters www.KenMcElroy.com 00:04:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman is proud to announce the latest addition to the 2018 Meet the Masters of Income Property event, Ken McElroy.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/06/ci-84--from-a-casino-family-to-the-governors-mansion-with-governor-robert-millFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/06/ci-84--from-a-casino-family-to-the-governors-mansion-with-governor-robert-mill/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/06/ci-84--from-a-casino-family-to-the-governors-mansion-with-governor-robert-millSat, 06 Jan 2018 13:00:00 GMTCI 84 - From a Casino Family to the Governor's Mansion with Governor Robert MillBob Miller might have started his career as a police officer, but he didn't stop there. He worked his way up to become the longest serving governor in Nevada history, with a mindset of encouraging economic development through environmentally friendly tourism, specifically Las Vegas. But Vegas wasn't always in Bob's future. Bob's dad was a gaming pioneer, and he steered Bob away from the Vegas experience and pointed him in the direction of legal advocacy. After he graduated from law school and worked his way up to the governorship, Bob used his legal background to help Nevada transition Vegas into the powerhouse of entertainment that it is today. Jason Hartman and Bob talk about Bob's new book Son of a Gambling Man, and what Vegas was, what it is, and how the law impacted Bob's entire life. Key Takeaways: [6:05] Where Bob sees Las Vegas, and the state of Nevada, headed [11:02] When Vegas changed from a place with cheap food/transportation/hotel rooms to get you to come in and gamble, to a place where it's expensive and has booming business outside of gambling [16:03] Bob's experience as a lawyer Website: www.RJMillerConsulting.com 00:22:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman and Bob talk about Bob's new book Son of a Gambling Man, and what Vegas was, what it is, and how the law impacted Bob's entire life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/05/ci-83--goodnight-obama-and-the-business-cycle-with-dr-jerome-corsiFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/05/ci-83--goodnight-obama-and-the-business-cycle-with-dr-jerome-corsi/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/05/ci-83--goodnight-obama-and-the-business-cycle-with-dr-jerome-corsiFri, 05 Jan 2018 17:30:00 GMTCI 83 - Goodnight Obama and the Business Cycle with Dr Jerome CorsiIt might look like a children's book, but Goodnight Obama is more than just that. It's an important reminder that parody is critical in this day and age. Dr Jerome Corsi is author of Goodnight Obama, and is also head of the Washington, DC News Bureau for Alex Jones and Infowars.com. The two discuss his newest book, as well as what Jerome is expecting out of President Trump, and where we are in the business cycle. Key Takeaways: [1:10] Why Jerome wrote Goodnight Obama [6:41] Are Trump voters going to be pleasantly surprised when they realize what he's doing in office? [17:30] Trump's version of "infrastructure spending" isn't the usual stuff that liberals think [21:46] According to the idea of business cycles we're due for a recession. Is it going to hit Trump, will he avoid it, or is the idea of a business cycle outdated? [24:23] The return of the USA to a carbon based economy Websites: www.WND.com @Jerome_Corsi www.GoodnightObama.com 00:33:00The Commercial Investing ShownoDr Jerome Corsi is author of Goodnight Obama, and discusses his newest book, as well as what Jerome is expecting out of President Trump, and where we are in thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/05/ci--ron-paul-to-headline-jason-hartmans-meet-the-mastersFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/05/ci--ron-paul-to-headline-jason-hartmans-meet-the-masters/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2018/01/05/ci--ron-paul-to-headline-jason-hartmans-meet-the-mastersFri, 05 Jan 2018 01:00:00 GMTCI - Ron Paul to Headline Jason Hartman's Meet the Masters2018's Meet the Masters event was already packed with great speakers like Jason Hartman, Garrett Sutton, Brian Smith, Danielle DiMartino-Booth, John Burns, and more. Today, Jason Hartman is proud to announce that former Congressman (and America's foremost advocate for libery) Ron Paul will be joining the fold to headline the event. Ron Paul was most recently a Republican candidate for President in 2008 and 2012, and served in the US House of Representatives for Texas for more than 25 years in all. He is a critic of policies like the USA Patriot Act and has criticized the federal governments fiscal policies a multitude of times. He's also outspoken against Federal Reserve, and the US tax code. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Masters www.CampaignForLiberty.org 00:06:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman is proud to announce that former Congressman (and America's foremost advocate for liberty) Ron Paul will be joining the fold to headline the eventhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/06/26/ci-82--fighting-back-against-the-big-banks-with-jordan-goodmanFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/06/26/ci-82--fighting-back-against-the-big-banks-with-jordan-goodman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/06/26/ci-82--fighting-back-against-the-big-banks-with-jordan-goodmanMon, 26 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMTCI 82 - Fighting Back Against the Big Banks with Jordan GoodmanJordan Goodman,America's Money Answers Man is back again to talk with Jason about what is going on in the financial world today. The two tackle subjects like higher interest rates, fighting the big banks, investing to protect yourself, and areas of the US that are still ripe for the picking. Key Takeaways: [1:00] Why rate hikes are good for banks, bad for consumers [4:33] Why is there a disparity between higher rates on borrowing versus the rate on savings [6:57] What SHOULD have happened in 2008 when the bailouts happened [8:30] One way the ordinary person can fight back against the big banks [12:20] The new way that things are changing for banks to harm consumers [16:00] The kinds of projects Jordan does with his commercial investing funds [18:03] Why oil and gas might be a good place to invest to protect yourself, if done properly [22:00] What Jordan expects for the nation under Trump moving forward [25:49] The "emerging market" of midwest USA Website: www.CommercialRealEstateIncomeFunds.com www.MoneyAnswers.com 00:30:00The Commercial Investing ShownoCI 82 - Fighting Back Against the Big Banks to Improve Our Lending Environment with Jordan Goodmanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/06/19/ci-81--does-apartment-investing-still-make-sense-with-matt-slepinFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/06/19/ci-81--does-apartment-investing-still-make-sense-with-matt-slepin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/06/19/ci-81--does-apartment-investing-still-make-sense-with-matt-slepinMon, 19 Jun 2017 16:00:00 GMTCI 81 - Does Apartment Investing Still Make Sense with Matt SlepinThe housing market is always on a pendulum, but where are we now? Self driving cars are going to be changing the dynamics of our society, but are they going to push more people into the city or have more people moving to the suburbs? Jason Hartman and Matt Slepin, President of Terra Search Partners, discuss what is going on in real estate today, and how our changing environment is impacting real estate in the future. Key Takeaways: [2:51] Where Matt thinks we are in the business cycle, and whether we've overbuilt apartments [7:04] The issues going on in the retail and office investment markets, and why apartment investing makes more sense these days [11:28] The rise of the autonomous vehicles and how they will change the real estate demand equation [15:44] What does Urban Land Institute do and what issues are being discussed? [19:37] What Matt has learned in his real estate podcast [23:06] Two conflicting trends in property management Website: www.TerraSearchPartners.com 00:28:00The Commercial Investing ShownoCI 81 - Does Apartment Investing Still Make Sense with Matt Slepinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/06/19/ci-80--the-platinum-rule-with-dr-tony-alessandraFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/06/19/ci-80--the-platinum-rule-with-dr-tony-alessandra/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/06/19/ci-80--the-platinum-rule-with-dr-tony-alessandraMon, 19 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMTCI 80 - The Platinum Rule with Dr Tony AlessandraThe Platinum Rule is ready to take the place of the Golden Rule. Don't do unto others as you would have them do unto you, do unto others as they're like done unto them. The rule is key for Dr Tony Alessandra in his quest to help companies turn prospects into promoters. Tony was inducted into the NSA Speakers Hall of Fame in 1985, was selected as one of Speaker.com's Top 5 Sales/Marketing/Customer Service Speakers from 2010-2014. Tony and Jason Hartman break down how companies can use the Platinum Rule to better their business, and turn your clients into happy marketers who will help you out-market, out-sell, and out-service the competition. Websites: www.Alessandra.com The Platinum Rule Book www.AssessmentBusinessCenter.com www.PlatinumRule.com 00:39:00The Commercial Investing ShownoCI 80 - The Platinum Rule with Dr Tony Alessandrahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/06/06/ci-79--cash-in-on-new-fannie-mae-rules-that-give-you-more-leverageFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/06/06/ci-79--cash-in-on-new-fannie-mae-rules-that-give-you-more-leverage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/06/06/ci-79--cash-in-on-new-fannie-mae-rules-that-give-you-more-leverageTue, 06 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMTCI 79 - Cash in on New Fannie Mae Rules That Give You More LeverageThere are new rules in town, as Fannie Mae recently announced. So Jason Hartman called in his lender, Joe, to get a rundown of what exactly has changed. Investors can put 20% down on the first 10 properties purchased, but there are caveats. Once you own the property, however, you have options. Key Takeaways: [1:45] Fannie Mae allows borrowers to put 20% down or the first 10 properties. [3:58] Interest rates are rising so lock the rate on your property rate now. [8:52] 85-90 days in the maximum time to lock in a rate. [10:23] Joe explains loan level price adjustments to rate. [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. 00:24:00The Commercial Investing ShownoCI 79 - Cash in on New Fannie Mae Rules That Give You More Leveragehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/05/28/ci-78--asset-matrix-inflation-vs-deflationFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/05/28/ci-78--asset-matrix-inflation-vs-deflation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/05/28/ci-78--asset-matrix-inflation-vs-deflationSun, 28 May 2017 04:00:00 GMTCI 78 - Asset Matrix Inflation vs DeflationSingle-family homes sales rose in January, bringing income property inventory low. During a recent semiar, Jason shared 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 Trump administration is going to take the U.S/ economy into an inflationary period. 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. 00:32:00The Commercial Investing ShownoCI 78 - Asset Matrix Inflation vs Deflationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/05/19/ci-77--improving-investor-sentiment-with-frances-donaldFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/05/19/ci-77--improving-investor-sentiment-with-frances-donald/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/05/19/ci-77--improving-investor-sentiment-with-frances-donaldFri, 19 May 2017 04:00:00 GMTCI 77 - Improving Investor Sentiment with Frances DonaldFrances Donald, Senior Economist at Manulife Asset Management and Chief Economist at John Hancock Financial Services is today's guest. Jason Hartman and Frances discuss consumer, investor, and executive sentiment numbers in the home and job market. While we don't know exactly why the economic is experiencing such a resurgence, Frances does attribute at least some of it to the potential policy changes Trump is looking to bring. Frances and Jason also discuss pent up real estate demand, and how student loan debt is impacting that. Key Takeaways: [1:12] Investor sentiment gives a positive outlook for the US economy [3:54] Is Trump the cause of the economic forecast? [5:11] Rising interest rates present a challenge for the housing market [8:12] Trump is inspiring confidence in companies all across the country [9:53] Real estate investment is a small part of the total economy [14:30] There are two true drivers of rental housing [17:02] The housing and rental markets are not currently in their natural order [20:41] The importance of demographics in relation to wage growth Websites: www.JohnHancock.com @FrancesDonald There are fewer multipliers to growth from a rental market than there are from a housing market. 00:27:00The Commercial Investing ShownoCI 77 - Improving Investor Sentiment with Frances Donaldhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/05/14/ci-76--self-managing-your-rental-properties-with-nathan-millerFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/05/14/ci-76--self-managing-your-rental-properties-with-nathan-miller/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/05/14/ci-76--self-managing-your-rental-properties-with-nathan-millerSun, 14 May 2017 04:00:00 GMTCI 76 - Self Managing Your Rental Properties with Nathan MillerJason Hartman talks with the founder of Rentec Direct, Nathan Miller, as the two seek to help investors self manage their properties with tools such as Rentec Direct. Rentec offers complete solutions including inventory, property management tools, and now exclusive financing with terms you will appreciate. Nathan says Rentec Direct is designed for investors with 2-20 income properties. Tenant screening, automated payments and a property manager access option makes the tool accessible and easy to use. Key Takeaways: [1:52] Rentec Direct’s average client is an investor with 2-20 properties. [3:51] The Rentec tool is designed to make a landlord’s life easier. [9:01] Tenant screening is via Trans-Union. [13:58] Rentec PM has the option to open an owner/investors portal and is 20% more. [18:27] What differentiates Rentec Direct from their competition? [24:02] Live chat support is available within the program. Website: www.RentecDirect.com www.Cozy.co “The most important part of renting a home is picking the right tenant.” 00:27:00The Commercial Investing ShownoCI 76 - Self Managing Your Rental Properties with Nathan Millerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/05/05/ci-75--how-to-avoid-committing-tax-crimes-with-robert-woodFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/05/05/ci-75--how-to-avoid-committing-tax-crimes-with-robert-wood/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/05/05/ci-75--how-to-avoid-committing-tax-crimes-with-robert-woodFri, 05 May 2017 05:30:00 GMTCI 75 - How to Avoid Committing Tax Crimes with Robert WoodJason Hartman talks with Robert W Wood, Managing Partner of Wood LLP, about some of the ways business owners might be putting themselves at risk when dealing with employees. Robert is a corporate and individual tax attorney who has seen many businesses and people unknowingly commit tax crimes that come back to haunt them. He gives some advice on avoiding some of the more common issues he's seen. Robert has been ranked by United States Lawyer Rankings as one of the top 6 tax attorneys in the nation. Key Takeaways: [1:23] Are offshore accounts a no go nowadays? [3:45] Inadvertent ways people are breaking tax laws [4:46] Nearly all IRS criminal cases get started the same way [7:44] What should you do if the IRS Criminal Division knocks at your door? [10:09] How lawsuit settlements are handled under tax codes [12:00] Important tax things to keep in mind when you hire a freelancer [17:44] Having freelancers and full time employees doing the same job can put you on dicey legal ground Website: www.WoodLLP.com 00:25:00The Commercial Investing ShownoCI 75 - How to Avoid Committing Tax Crimes with Robert Woodhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/04/28/ci-74--making-money-during-market-turmoil-with-nick-sargenFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/04/28/ci-74--making-money-during-market-turmoil-with-nick-sargen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/04/28/ci-74--making-money-during-market-turmoil-with-nick-sargenFri, 28 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMTCI 74 - Making Money During Market Turmoil with Nick SargenJason Hartman talks with Nick Sargen, author of Global Shocks: An Investment Guide for Turbulent Markets, about how our economy might be changed with Donald Trump taking over in the White House. Nick is Senior VP and Chief Economist at Fort Washington Investment Advisors. Before that he worked at Morgan Guaranty trust, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and the US Department of Treasury. Key Takeaways: [1:10] Trump's pro-business stance could change the US economic situation [4:42] Will more spending mean higher interest rates? [6:50] There are legitimate concerns about how President Trump will handle the issue of trade [9:36] Inflation doesn't necessary follow budget deficits [12:13] Donald Trump, our first real estate president, who will be pro-growth [15:05] Why Trump's policies have been good for the market [17:55] A guide to Nick's book, Global Shocks: An Investment Guide to Turbulent Markets [20:29] How to invest in order to take advangtage of a bubble. [24:13] The technology sectors role in the current stock market Websites: Fort Washington Investment Advisors Global Shocks: An Investment Guide for Turbulent Markets 00:29:00The Commercial Investing ShownoCI 74 - Making Money During Market Turmoil with Nick Sargenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/04/26/ci-73--retaking-america-how-american-will-bounce-back-with-nick-adamsFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/04/26/ci-73--retaking-america-how-american-will-bounce-back-with-nick-adams/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/04/26/ci-73--retaking-america-how-american-will-bounce-back-with-nick-adamsWed, 26 Apr 2017 16:30:00 GMTCI 73 - Retaking America, How American Will Bounce Back with Nick AdamsJason Hartman talks with FLAG (Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness) founder and Executive Director, Nick Adams. Nick wrote the book The American Boomerang: How the World’s Greatest Turnaround Nation Will Do It Again, which has turned into a best seller. Jason and Nick look at what America needs to do to return to greatness, and whether President Trump could be the man who makes that happen. Key Takeaways: [2:11] What would need to happen to create a true American renaissance? [4:01] Nick read The Art of the Deal at 11 and now proudly supports Trump [8:00] The Tall Poppy Syndrome does not apply in the US. [12:32] The 4 areas that America is considered exceptional [15:51] The only way to really grow the economy is an increase in consumer confidence [16:50] The keystones of an American economic boomerang [20:38] What do the next 4 years of President Trump hold? Website: www.flagusa.org 00:25:00The Commercial Investing ShownoCI 73 - Retaking America, How American Will Bounce Back with Nick Adamshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/04/26/ci-72--what-president-trump-means-for-the-future-of-real-estate-investingFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/04/26/ci-72--what-president-trump-means-for-the-future-of-real-estate-investing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/04/26/ci-72--what-president-trump-means-for-the-future-of-real-estate-investingWed, 26 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMTCI 72 - What President Trump Means for The Future of Real Estate InvestingJason Hartman talks with Daren Blomquist, Senior VP at ATTOM Data Solutions and the Executive Editor of ATTOM’s award-winning Housing News Report. They examine how our new President, Donald Trump, could influence real estate investing, how the economy might react, and what regulatory environment we'll be investing in. Key Takeaways: [1:43] A Trump presidency's impact on real estate investors and our economy [5:55] Lack of wage growth has caused affordability issues [8:46] Housing bubbles tend to be created by lower interest rates [11:33] Housing prices continue escalating while home ownership has dropped to a 50 year low [15:43] What impact would repealing Dodd-Frank have? [19:11] ATTOM’s Housing News Report article explains the phenomenon of big banks running away from the mortgage business [20:16] October 2016 saw a continued increase in foreclosure activity [24:29] The promised $1 trillion infrastructure investment will help real estate investors. [25:36] Get the Housing News Report free for a year by emailing marketing@attomdata.com and mention "Creating Wealth" Websites: http://www.realtytrac.com http://www.realtytrac.com/news/tag/marketing-list http://www.attomdata.com 00:29:00The Commercial Investing ShownoCI 72 - What President Trump Means for The Future of Real Estate Investing Daren Blomquisthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/04/07/ci-71--investing-in-real-estate-under-president-donald-trump-with-newmark-grubb-knight-franks-jameFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/04/07/ci-71--investing-in-real-estate-under-president-donald-trump-with-newmark-grubb-knight-franks-jame/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/04/07/ci-71--investing-in-real-estate-under-president-donald-trump-with-newmark-grubb-knight-franks-jameFri, 07 Apr 2017 13:00:00 GMTCI 71 - Investing in Real Estate Under President Donald Trump with Newmark Grubb Knight Frank's JameJason Hartman talks with James D. Kuhn, President of New York City’s Newmark Grubb Knight Frank commercial real estate advisory firm, to discuss the changes they are expecting to see in the real estate investing landscape under President Trump. Key Takeaways: [2:03] President Trump has the ability to make a serious impact on real estate investing [6:12] Trump's trade policies will create clear winners and losers [11:19] Education is the clear separator between the middle and lower class job growth [14:14] Online college should be accessible to all and cheap [16:14] Finding value as a real estate investor is getting harder [19:00] When will the Fed make their interest rate move? [20:42] Real estate is the last great investment opportunity [23:09] Remember your commandments, thou shall not gamble in real estate investing Websites: www.ngkf.com 00:27:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman talks with James D. Kuhn, President of New York City’s Newmark Grubb Knight Frank commercial real estate advisory firm, to discuss the changes thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/31/ci-70--why-real-estate-investors-need-to-know-how-amazoncom-picks-distribution-center-locations-wiFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/31/ci-70--why-real-estate-investors-need-to-know-how-amazoncom-picks-distribution-center-locations-wi/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/31/ci-70--why-real-estate-investors-need-to-know-how-amazoncom-picks-distribution-center-locations-wiFri, 31 Mar 2017 13:00:00 GMTCI 70 - Why Real Estate Investors Need to Know How Amazon.com Picks Distribution Center Locations wiJason Hartman talks with Julie Benezet, Founder and Managing Principal of Business Growth Consultants and former Director of Global Real Estate at Amazon.com. Julie gives Jason a peek into Amazon's business philosophy and build out plans. She also explains why it can be profitable to understand the motives behind Amazon's movements. Julie is author of the new book The Journey of Not Knowing: How 21st Century Leaders Can Chart a Course Where There is None. Key Takeaways: [1:41] Julie details her business planning efforts at Amazon.com. [6:35] Amazon’s ‘Get Big Fast’ mantra required employees who knew the rules of distribution. [9:20] How Amazon chose locations for their fulfillment centers. [12:57] Unpacking Julie’s book to understand the 4 steps required to do business in the 21st century. [19:39] Julie reviews the 4 steps. [20:36] Germany was the location of Julie’s defining moment as a leader. [27:15] Pay attention to your customers! Website: Foundation for Economic Education Business Growth Consulting The Journey of Not Knowing: How 21st Century Leaders Can Chart a Course Where There is None 00:30:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman talks with Julie Benezet, Founder and Managing Principal of Business Growth Consultants and former Director of Global Real Estate at Amazon.com. Jhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/24/ci-69--follow-the-federal-reserve-to-better-returns-with-american-colleges-dr-robert-johnsonFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/24/ci-69--follow-the-federal-reserve-to-better-returns-with-american-colleges-dr-robert-johnson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/24/ci-69--follow-the-federal-reserve-to-better-returns-with-american-colleges-dr-robert-johnsonFri, 24 Mar 2017 13:00:00 GMTCI 69 - Follow the Federal Reserve to Better Returns with American College's Dr. Robert JohnsonDr. Robert Johnson is the President and CEO of American College. He's written 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. Jason Hartman talks with Dr Johnson about thinking long term while investing in the stock market, how the stock market performs when one party holds the Congress and Presidency, and how interest rate fluctuations impact different asset classes. Key Takeaways: [3:08] Huge reforms are on the way with the Republican party controlling two branches of the government [6:34] Invest with the Fed looked at how interest rates impacted asset/equity class performance [9:22] Stock market growth is higher under Democratic presidents and/or when there's political harmony [12:00] Long-term perspectives highlight that the economy and the stock market move together. [14:40] The best strategy for your portfolio [16:19] How equity REITs perform when interest rates rise [18:14] Will the cost of small business financing go up under a Trump administration? [21:00] Is now the time to be a contrarian? Website: www.theamericancollege.edu 00:25:00The Commercial Investing ShownoDr. Robert Johnson is the President and CEO of American College. He's written Invest with the Fed: Maximizing Your Portfolio Performance by Following Federal Rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/17/ci-68--everything-youve-been-told-about-the-economy-is-wrong-with-ed-conardFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/17/ci-68--everything-youve-been-told-about-the-economy-is-wrong-with-ed-conard/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/17/ci-68--everything-youve-been-told-about-the-economy-is-wrong-with-ed-conardFri, 17 Mar 2017 18:54:24 GMTCI 68 - Everything You’ve Been Told About the Economy is Wrong, with Ed ConardJason Hartman talks with Ed Conard, economist, and founding partner of Bain Capital, alongside Mitt Romney. Jason and Ed talk about his New York Times Bestselling book Unintended Consequences: Why Everything You’ve Been Told About the Economy is Wrong, along with his soon to be released book, The Upside of Inequality: How Good Intentions Undermine the Middle Class. The two discuss CEO pay, the technology sector, and why regulations tend to hurt companies trying to get started. Key Takeaways: [1:28] Ed discusses his time at Bain Capital with Mitt Romney, when they experienced enormous growth. [3:30] Bain Capital gave clients the opportunity to invest in capital investment and management supervision related opportunities. [5:07] Bain Capital also provided a higher risk strategy, so they could capitalize on investment opportunities of undervalued assets. [7:21] The Upside of Inequality tackles the productivity of the American worker [12:18] The US economy is picking up, and Fortune 400 companies continue to turn over, suggesting companies aren't just negotiating for a bigger piece of the pie [14:47] People may find it hard to believe, but CEO pay may not be as ludicrous as it appears [19:36] Compared to other sectors of the economy, tech companies pay less taxes and have much looser regulation [21:22] Tech sector profitability has been amazing [22:23] The economy is squeezing the profitability out of most other sectors. [24:45] The way to grow in today's economic landscape is to have trained talent and the willingness to take a risk Website: http://www.edwardconard.com https://twitter.com/edwardconard 00:29:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman talks with Ed Conard, economist, and founding partner of Bain Capital, alongside Mitt Romney. Jason and Ed talk about his New York Times Bestsellihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/11/ci-67--the-franklin-street-real-estate-outlook-for-the-office-retail-industrial-and-multi-familyFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/11/ci-67--the-franklin-street-real-estate-outlook-for-the-office-retail-industrial-and-multi-family/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/11/ci-67--the-franklin-street-real-estate-outlook-for-the-office-retail-industrial-and-multi-familySat, 11 Mar 2017 01:46:31 GMTCI 67 - The Franklin Street Real Estate Outlook for the Office, Retail, Industrial, and Multi-FamilyJason Hartman interviews Andrew Wright, CEO and Managing Partner at the commercial real estate firm Franklin Street. Andrew has guided Franklin Street to several awards, including Best Places to Work by the Tampa Bay Times and the Tampa Bay Business Journal. With a personal involvement in more than $1 billion in real estate and finance transactions, Andrew is also well versed in distressed real estate, having resolved more than $800 million in debt since 2009. Jason and Andrew discuss the current status of the US real estate market, particularly the multi-family and mixed use sectors. Key Takeaways: [1:35] How Trump could impact real estate markets [4:59] The impact the internet has had on retail centers [8:31] The changing demand for the warehouse and delivery industries because of the internet [12:54] Andrew's take on where we currently are on the supply/demand curve [17:03] Andrew goes market by market and gives the current cap rates he's seeing [19:08] What types of investments Andrew is excited about today Website: www.franklinst.com 00:25:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman interviews Andrew Wright, CEO and Managing Partner at the commercial real estate firm Franklin Street. Andrew has guided Franklin Street to severahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/03/ci-66--commercial-real-estate-investing-for-doctors-dentists-and-professionals-with-buck-joffreyFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/03/ci-66--commercial-real-estate-investing-for-doctors-dentists-and-professionals-with-buck-joffrey/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/03/03/ci-66--commercial-real-estate-investing-for-doctors-dentists-and-professionals-with-buck-joffreyFri, 03 Mar 2017 06:20:01 GMTCI 66 - Commercial Real Estate Investing for Doctors, Dentists, and Professionals with Buck JoffreyJason Hartman talks with Dr Buck Joffrey, a surgeon, entrepreneur, blogger, and real estate investor. Buck has a podcast and a company called Wealth Formula that's designed to help professionals such as doctors and dentists invest their money wisely. He and Jason discuss investing in commercial assets, why professionals might make bad investing decisions, and alternative investments you probably haven't thought of yet. Key Takeaways: [1:55] Why Buck thinks doctors might be bad investors [6:57] Buck's investing beliefs [9:50] Buck loves real estate, but single family houses aren't his thing [14:35] Buck's role in putting together his commercial deals [17:30] Why the deals aren't as good as they used to be [20:10] The massive hotel deal Buck is involved in Belize, and why he's investing in things like oil and gas drilling [24:20] Investing in life settlements Website: www.wealthformula.com Wealth Formula Podcast 00:29:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman talks with Dr Buck Joffrey, a surgeon, entrepreneur, blogger, and real estate investor. Buck has a podcast and a company called Wealth Formula thahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/02/24/ci-65--how-superhubs-rule-the-world-with-sandra-navidiFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/02/24/ci-65--how-superhubs-rule-the-world-with-sandra-navidi/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/02/24/ci-65--how-superhubs-rule-the-world-with-sandra-navidiFri, 24 Feb 2017 17:00:00 GMTCI 65 - How Superhubs Rule the World with Sandra NavidiJason Hartman talks with Sandra Navidi, author of the new book Superhubs: How the Financial Elite and their Networks Rule Our World. Sandra is the founder and CEO of BeyondGlobal, and was formerly an investment banker at Scarsdale Equities, general counsel at Muzinich & Co. and a consultant at Deloitte. Navidi holds a law degree from the University of Cologne School of Law, Germany, and a Master-of-Law Degree in Banking Corporate and Finance law from Fordham University School of Law, USA. Navidi’s perspective derives from her professional knowledge and experience. Her strategy of “from micro to macro” involves structuring investments, rendering legal services, investment banking, as well as macro-economic analysis. Key Takeaways: [1:40] Why Sandra is interested in financial superhubs [5:55] The dynamics of superhubs are the same as all networks, but vastly more powerful [9:12] How superhubs actions impact our lives [14:03] If access to superhubs is possible for a "regular" person [18:02] How many superhubs are out there [21:10] How it's possible that some of the biggest figures in the financial world have relatively low net worths [27:21] If we don't correct our system, it will correct itself, and it might not be pretty Website: www.beyond-global.com www.twitter.com/sandranavidi 00:32:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman talks with Sandra Navidi, author of the new book Superhubs: How the Financial Elite and their Networks Rule Our World. Sandra is the founder andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/02/17/ci-64--mfs-investment-managements-bob-pozen-and-too-big-to-save-how-to-fix-the-us-financial-sysFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/02/17/ci-64--mfs-investment-managements-bob-pozen-and-too-big-to-save-how-to-fix-the-us-financial-sys/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/02/17/ci-64--mfs-investment-managements-bob-pozen-and-too-big-to-save-how-to-fix-the-us-financial-sysFri, 17 Feb 2017 21:29:19 GMTCI 64 - MFS Investment Management's Bob Pozen and Too Big to Save: How to Fix the U.S. Financial SysJason Hartman and Bob Pozen discuss possible changes in real estate regulations a Trump administration could bring. These changes could help small to medium sized banks and make the biggest banks out there increase the amount they lend. Bob Pozen is a Senior Lecturer at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, a Senior Research Fellow at the Brookings Institute and former Associate General Counsel for the SEC. Bob has authored two books: Extreme Productivity and Too Big to Save. Key Takeaways: [2:11] Legislation that may be changed through banking system while Dodd-Frank is left as is. [5:50] There has been too much regulation on small to medium sized banks. [7:33] The problems are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are they were never public nor private. [11:13] The FHA and VA insure 100% of the mortgages made by banks. [11:55] More money flowing into the real estate market will cause an upward pressure on prices. [14:46] Home buying increases when rates start to go up but then level out. [15:28] Pozen was chosen by President Bush to join a bipartisan commission to strengthen Social Security. [17:00] Security and Exchange Commission has constraints regarding employees working for corporations after their service. [19:22] Getting to the gist of Bob Pozen’s book Too Big to Fix. [21:59] Peer-to-Peer lending is pretty much unregulated. [23:38] As the economy strengthens banks should lend more. Websites: www.bobpozen.com 00:27:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman and Bob Pozen discuss possible changes in real estate regulations a Trump administration could bring. These changes could help small to medium sizhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/02/04/ci-63--how-the-trump-economy-will-drive-the-real-estate-market-with-money-answers-man-jordan-goodmaFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/02/04/ci-63--how-the-trump-economy-will-drive-the-real-estate-market-with-money-answers-man-jordan-goodma/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/02/04/ci-63--how-the-trump-economy-will-drive-the-real-estate-market-with-money-answers-man-jordan-goodmaSat, 04 Feb 2017 03:04:07 GMTCI 63 - How the Trump Economy Will Drive the Real Estate Market with Money Answers Man Jordan GoodmaJordan Goodman is known as America’s ‘Money Answers’ man. He's written 13 books on topics that range from detecting Wall Street lies to a financial dictionary to retirement planning. Jordan and Jason Hartman discuss what we can expect from Trump's new presidential administration, how Trump’s mix of supply-side and Keynesian economics will affect real estate markets and whether we're headed for increased inflation. Key Takeaways: [2:49] Jordan says tax rates will see dramatic changes under the Trump administration. [4:28] Reducing taxes will increase the deficit, pushing interest rates up. [7:37] The multiplier effect is the amount a home buyer invests in a newly purchased home. [8:22] Regulations have discouraged good, qualified people from getting loans. [9:08] Is it time for an economic downturn in the U.S.? [13:31] Jordan tells us why interest rates will rise sharply in the next four years. [18:18] Jordan Goodman wants what is best for the country. [19:50] The economy will have a mix of supply-side and Keynesian attributes. [22:30] The U.S. will run out of workers when Trump invests in infrastructure projects. [26:48] Trump doesn’t want to install 35% tariffs his goal is an increase in exports. [29:38] Jordan is involved in a commercial real estate lending fund. [31:35] Does Thou shalt maintain control still apply? Websites: www.moneyanswers.com 00:37:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJordan Goodman is known as America’s ‘Money Answers’ man. He's written 13 books on topics that range from detecting Wall Street lies to a financial dictionary thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/01/27/ci-62--debunking-utopia-exposing-the-myth-of-nordic-socialism-with-dr-nima-sanandajiFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/01/27/ci-62--debunking-utopia-exposing-the-myth-of-nordic-socialism-with-dr-nima-sanandaji/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2017/01/27/ci-62--debunking-utopia-exposing-the-myth-of-nordic-socialism-with-dr-nima-sanandajiFri, 27 Jan 2017 22:32:46 GMTCI 62 - Debunking Utopia, Exposing the Myth of Nordic Socialism with Dr Nima SanandajiJason Hartman talks with Dr. Nima Sanandaji, president of the ECEPR. Dr. Sanandaji has written more than a hundred policy papers, and is a Research Fellow at the Center for Policy Studies. He's also co-founder of the Stockholm-based think tank Captus. Nima is the author of the new book: Debunking Utopia, Exposing the Myth of Nordic Socialism. Key Takeaways: [2:00] Why the left might want to rethink pointing to the Nordic countries as examples of socialism [7:50] How the free market reaching Nordic countries in the 19th century changed them, and when that shifted toward the welfare state [11:30] Who has it better: Nordic people or Nordic Americans? [15:10] The importance of Nordic countries achieving what they did BEFORE becoming welfare states [20:20] Why Nima targets the demographic he does [23:15] Who the welfare state expansion really hurt Website: www.ecepr.org www.nordicparadox.se 00:28:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman talks with Dr. Nima Sanandaji, president of the ECEPR. Dr. Sanandaji has written more than a hundred policy papers, and is a Research Fellow at thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/12/31/commercial-investing-61--breaking-ground-chinese-investment-in-us-real-estate-with-rosen-consultinFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/12/31/commercial-investing-61--breaking-ground-chinese-investment-in-us-real-estate-with-rosen-consultin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/12/31/commercial-investing-61--breaking-ground-chinese-investment-in-us-real-estate-with-rosen-consultinSat, 31 Dec 2016 04:02:24 GMTCommercial Investing 61 - Breaking Ground: Chinese Investment in US Real Estate with Rosen ConsultinJason Hartman talks with Arthur Margon, partner at Rosen Consulting, about Chinese investments in the United States, the state of real estate in the USA and more in this episode. Arthur recently co-authored a report with the Asia Society on the topic of Chinese Investment in U.S. Real Estate Arthur is in charge of Rosen Consulting's New York office and has more than 20 years experience in real estate consulting and market analysis. He has developed securitization models, restructured bank loan portfolios, and served as an independent fiduciary in a major pension fund reorganization. Key Takeaways: [1:20] What's happening with Chinese investors in USA real estate at the moment [4:30] Whether the Chinese government wants to discourage investment abroad or not [9:20] How bad the slowdown in China actually is [12:50] How China's crackdown on corruption, and the change to a consumer economy has impacted both China and the rest of the world [16:50] What the next 10 years look like for China as they try and do a number of things economically which no government has been able to pull off [21:30] Why a war with China makes no sense for anyone, and what sort of thing would actually spark an incident [24:10] Arthur's real estate forecast for the USA Website: www.rosenconsulting.com Free Asia Society Report: Breaking Ground - Chinese Investment in US Real Estate 00:30:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman talks with Arthur Margon, partner at Rosen Consulting, about Chinese investments in the United States, the state of real estate in the USA and morhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/12/09/ci-60--suitcase-of-happyness--a-roadmap-to-achieve-enjoy-your-happiest-life-with-mark-jaffeFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/12/09/ci-60--suitcase-of-happyness--a-roadmap-to-achieve-enjoy-your-happiest-life-with-mark-jaffe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/12/09/ci-60--suitcase-of-happyness--a-roadmap-to-achieve-enjoy-your-happiest-life-with-mark-jaffeFri, 09 Dec 2016 20:06:10 GMTCI 60 - Suitcase of Happyness - A Roadmap to Achieve & Enjoy Your Happiest Life with Mark JaffeMark Jaffe, a former senior executive at The Walt Disney Company, spent many years creating happy moments. At a young age he realized that his happiest life was not something out of reach. He studied, observed, cultivated, and ultimately enjoyed an enduring happyness through a singular focus on identifying what worked and what didn’t. Along the way, he had a life journey, perhaps like yours, that included career successes and career failures. A marriage that succeeded until it didn’t. Two fabulous kids. A dog. And the learned ability to be very happy, which has kept him happy now, consistently, for over 40 years. Key Takeaways: [2:10] What led Mark to write Suitecase of Happyness [5:40] Overcoming the barriers that we create for ourselves, and the barrier the pursuit of success can create [8:55] The importance of balance and perspective [12:45] The word that stops us from having some of the best times of our lives [14:35] The power of passion [17:35] Why Mark spelled it "happyness" Website: http://www.suitcaseofhappyness.com/ http://twitter.com/markjaffe http://instagram.com/markjaffe1 00:20:00The Commercial Investing ShownoMark Jaffe, a former senior executive at The Walt Disney Company, spent many years creating happy moments. At a young age he realized that his happiest life washttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/11/25/ci-59--the-real-estate-trusts-americas-newest-billionaires-and-watch-that-rat-hole-and-witness-wiFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/11/25/ci-59--the-real-estate-trusts-americas-newest-billionaires-and-watch-that-rat-hole-and-witness-wi/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/11/25/ci-59--the-real-estate-trusts-americas-newest-billionaires-and-watch-that-rat-hole-and-witness-wiFri, 25 Nov 2016 13:00:00 GMTCI 59 - The Real Estate Trusts, America’s Newest Billionaires and Watch that Rat Hole and Witness wiKenneth D. Campbell created and edited an influential investment newsletter for twenty years; co-wrote The Real Estate Trusts: America’s Newest Billionaires, first full-length book on REITs; and co-founded a global firm managing $22 billion in assets. He is also the author of the new book Watch that Rat Hole: And Witness the REIT Revolution Key Takeaways: [2:26] The history of REITs [7:16] The market of REITs [10:55] What type of REITs Kenneth prefers [14:50] A rundown of Kenneth's interactions with billionaires such as Sam Zell, Warren Buffett and more [18:55] The outlook on the regulatory impact on REITs [20:45] The impact Brexit will have on the real estate market Website Mentioned: www.watchthatrathole.com 00:27:00The Commercial Investing ShownoKenneth D. Campbell created and edited an influential investment newsletter for twenty years; co-wrote The Real Estate Trusts: America’s Newest Billionaires, fihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/08/19/ci-58--brexit-real-estate-enduring-success-what-we-can-learn-from-the-history-of-outstanding-coFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/08/19/ci-58--brexit-real-estate-enduring-success-what-we-can-learn-from-the-history-of-outstanding-co/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/08/19/ci-58--brexit-real-estate-enduring-success-what-we-can-learn-from-the-history-of-outstanding-coFri, 19 Aug 2016 20:51:19 GMTCI 58 - Brexit & Real Estate, Enduring Success: What We Can Learn from the History of Outstanding CoChristian Stadler is a Professor of Strategic Management at the Warwick School of Business, strategy contributor to Forbes magazine and is author of the book Enduring Success: What We Can Learn from the History of Outstanding Corporations. He offers his thoughts and insights about the perception vs. reality of Brexit, immigration and Jason’s second favorite subject, the self-driving car. Key Takeaways: [3:00] Economists agree that Brexit is not a good economic idea, here’s why. [7:04] It could also be more difficult more difficult to battle terrorism with open borders. [16:27] Current political positions are considerably right compared to the former government. [17:56] Immigration is still considered a good thing for the country who accepts the immigrants. [23:51] Poor immigrants can understand markets and create products that others don’t. [25:04] Talking points of the possible benefits of the self-driving car. [30:19] Contact information for Christian Stadler. Mentioned in This Episode: http://www.christianstadler.org 00:32:00The Commercial Investing ShownoChristian Stadler is a Professor of Strategic Management at the Warwick School of Business, strategy contributor to Forbes magazine and is author of the book Enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/07/29/ci-57--surviving-boom-and-bust-cycles-with-apartments-with-rod-khleifFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/07/29/ci-57--surviving-boom-and-bust-cycles-with-apartments-with-rod-khleif/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/07/29/ci-57--surviving-boom-and-bust-cycles-with-apartments-with-rod-khleifFri, 29 Jul 2016 13:00:00 GMTCI 57 - Surviving Boom and Bust Cycles with Apartments with Rod Khleif Rod Khleif is a passionate real estate investor who has personally owned and managed over 2000 apartments and homes. As an accomplished entrepreneur, Rod has built several successful multi-million dollar businesses. Khleif has combined his passion for real estate investing with his personal philosophy of goal setting, envisioning, and manifesting success to become one of America’s top real estate investment professionals. As Director of Investments at REM Real Estate and Management, Khleif uses his expertise to guide the firm in identifying and acquiring undervalued apartment complexes and mobile home parks. Khleif specializes in implementing efficient management and communication to ensure profitability. Giving back to the community is a major passion for Khleif. He is founder and long-serving president of the Tiny Hands Foundation, a children’s charitable foundation that leads several annual community charitable initiatives including: Back-to-School Backpack Brigade; provides thousands of new Backpacks filled with school supplies to community school children in need. Teddy Bear Brigade; provides thousands of Teddy Bears for community police department patrol cars to be given out by police officers to comfort children in distress. Holiday Basket Brigade; provides thousands of Holiday Gift Baskets filled with food and Christmas toys to community children and families in need. Key Takeaways: [3:11] The origins of Rod's real estate investing and lessons learned in 2008 [7:44] The possibility of a contraction coming in the real estate market [10:54] The kinds of investors who will get clobbered in a contraction [13:05] The struggles of owning a whole lot of single family houses [16:20] What size apartment complex you need to get for on-site management to be plausible [17:40] The class of apartments Rod is looking at and what cities he likes [19:45] Finding a go00:26:00The Commercial Investing ShownoRod Khleif is a passionate real estate investor who has personally owned and managed over 2000 apartments and homes. As an accomplished entrepreneur, Rod has bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/07/22/ci-56--self-storage-vs-triple-net-leases-with-ken-brownFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/07/22/ci-56--self-storage-vs-triple-net-leases-with-ken-brown/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/07/22/ci-56--self-storage-vs-triple-net-leases-with-ken-brownFri, 22 Jul 2016 21:38:38 GMTCI 56 - Self Storage vs Triple Net Leases with Ken BrownKenneth Brown has been a real estate broker for the past 25 years and his team has bought and sold over $1 Billion Dollar in Commercial Real Estate. Ken holds the prestigious CCIM designation (Certified Commercial Investment Member), the highest designation in commercial real estate one can achieve. Key Takeaways: [2:45] The start of Ken's real estate journey [5:08] Ken walks you through his first commercial transaction [7:32] How Ken found his first deal (and it wasn't through a listing) [9:04] How little Ken had to raise rent on his storage units to drastically increase the value of the facility [11:57] Whether there are still deals for the mom and pop investor in storage facilities [14:12] The word that best describes the search for a storage unit deal [15:32] What you should know about triple net leases and why it would be attractive to investors [17:45] How you can use triple net deals to make 12-18% cash on cash return [20:20] Where a new investor without much money can find investors rather easily [21:15] Where you can find triple net deals [23:27] The typical structure of a triple net deal [25:44] Picking which asset class to be in [28:08] What happens with your triple net lease if the big companies (like Circuit City and Barnes & Noble) go under Websites Mentioned: www.triplenetcompanies.com www.cresuccessacademy.com 00:31:00The Commercial Investing ShownoKenneth Brown has been a real estate broker for the past 25 years and his team has bought and sold over $1 Billion Dollar in Commercial Real Estate. Ken holds thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/07/01/ci-55--the-united-states-economic-status-with-megan-greene-chief-economist-of-manulife-john-hancFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/07/01/ci-55--the-united-states-economic-status-with-megan-greene-chief-economist-of-manulife-john-hanc/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/07/01/ci-55--the-united-states-economic-status-with-megan-greene-chief-economist-of-manulife-john-hancFri, 01 Jul 2016 05:35:55 GMTCI 55 - The United States Economic Status with Megan Greene, Chief Economist of Manulife & John HancJason Hartman talks about the current state of the American economy, stock market and housing market with Megan Greene, Chief Economist of Manulife & John Hancock Asset Management. Key Takeaways: [4:06] If high frequency traders really bring liquidity into the market [10:57] The cure all for our economic inequalities, and why you'll never see it come to fruition [13:10] Why we may not want to be relying on housing for our economic revival Website Mentioned: www.johnhancock.com 00:21:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman talks about the current state of the American economy, stock market and housing market with Megan Greene, Chief Economist of Manulife & John Hancohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/06/24/ci-54--real-estate-investing-in-detroit-and-self-driving-cars-with-greg-scottFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/06/24/ci-54--real-estate-investing-in-detroit-and-self-driving-cars-with-greg-scott/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/06/24/ci-54--real-estate-investing-in-detroit-and-self-driving-cars-with-greg-scottFri, 24 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMTCI 54 - Real Estate Investing in Detroit and Self Driving Cars with Greg ScottJason Hartman talks with his client Greg Scott, a real estate investor living in Detroit and employee at Ford, about the current state of the Detroit real estate market, whether it might actually be a GOOD investment now, the future of self driving cars and more. Key Takeaways: [4:09] Where Greg currently owns rental properties [6:29] The peak of metro Detroit's population and what's going on right now that might be making the population grow again [8:37] One of Detroit's suburbs is actually the 11th wealthiest county in the USA [10:53] Some demographic trends in Detroit [12:40] Why Greg is the most optimistic about the future of Detroit than he's been in his entire life [17:12] Some areas of Detroit that go along with the automotive industry and some that don't [19:40] Greg's road to preparing to do multifamily investing in Detroit [24:27] What Greg does for Ford [27:57] How quickly we're approaching self driving cars and the new city built to be a self driving car test ground [30:15] How self driving cars can change the landscape of cities [33:45] If cars didn't need parking spots, what would we do with the 40% of the city that's currently being used for parking [36:25] If Greg would buy any of the $1 houses in Detroit [39:10] Greg's investing history and why he doesn't do the stock market anymore 00:43:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman talks with his client Greg Scott, a real estate investor living in Detroit and employee at Ford, about the current state of the Detroit real estathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/06/10/ci-53--mobile-home-park-profits-with-jefferson-lillyFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/06/10/ci-53--mobile-home-park-profits-with-jefferson-lilly/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/06/10/ci-53--mobile-home-park-profits-with-jefferson-lillyFri, 10 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMTCI 53 - Mobile Home Park Profits with Jefferson LillyJefferson Lilly is a mobile home park investment expert, educator, and industry consultant who has been featured in the New York Times, Bloomberg Magazine, and on the 'Real Money' television show.  Prior to co-founding Park Street Partners in 2013, Mr. Lilly spent seven years investing his own capital at Lilly & Company where he acquired and continues to operate mobile home parks in the Midwest.  Prior to becoming an investor full-time, Jefferson spent 10 years in sales leadership roles with several venture-backed startup companies in Silicon Valley that were acquired by Openwave Systems and VeriSign.  Earlier in his career he held operational roles at Viacom and was a consultant with Bain & Company. Key Takeaways: [2:30] The history of Jefferson's investing and value investing with mobile home parks [4:38] Whether the mobile home park scene is too crowded or if there's still room [7:07] How to find a broker for mobile home parks [11:22] If Jefferson prefers park or tenant owned homes [14:02] The interest rates being charged to tenants when they're buying homes [18:20] Why mobile home parks aren't being built anymore [19:25] The biggest mistake Jefferson made in the mobile home park real etate market [22:20] How Jefferson went about turning a mobile home park into a better investment after purchase Websites Mentioned: www.parkstreetpartners.net www.tulsaestatesmhp.com 00:27:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJefferson Lilly is a mobile home park investment expert, educator, and industry consultant who has been featured in the New York Times, Bloomberg Magazine, andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/06/04/ci-52--apartments-sfrs-commercial-properties-the-law-of-accumulation-with-jeff-johnsonFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/06/04/ci-52--apartments-sfrs-commercial-properties-the-law-of-accumulation-with-jeff-johnson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/06/04/ci-52--apartments-sfrs-commercial-properties-the-law-of-accumulation-with-jeff-johnsonSat, 04 Jun 2016 04:32:11 GMTCI 52 - Apartments, SFRs, Commercial Properties & The Law of Accumulation with Jeff JohnsonJeff K. Johnson is the President of Black Commercial, Inc., one of Spokane’s largest property management and commercial real estate companies. Jeff is a licensed REALTOR® and has worked in the real estate profession since 1975. Jeff specializes in the sale, leasing, and development of office buildings. Much of Jeff’s work includes assisting Fortune 500 companies with the acquisition and disposition of corporate real estate. Jeff is also the managing general partner in numerous real estate investment partnerships. Prior to moving to Spokane, Jeff grew up in Iowa and attended Waldorf College in Forest City. Jeff has consistently been one of the top producing commercial real estate brokers in Spokane. Key Takeaways: [1:52] Jeff's start in the real estate business [4:02] If paying off your mortgages is really a good idea [6:40] The benefits of asset accumulation [8:35] The positives and negatives of leverage [10:04] Debt coverage ratios [12:30] Whether cap rates are really that important [16:00] An important key to being a successful real estate investor [18:41] The false expectation paradigm [21:30] Why zoning is so much harder to change today (and how that impacts buying land as an investment) Website Mentioned: www.naiblack.com 00:29:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJeff K. Johnson is the President of Black Commercial, Inc., one of Spokane’s largest property management and commercial real estate companies. Jeff is a licensehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/05/27/ci-51--rags-to-riches-in-commercial-real-estate-retail-properties-with-josh-simonFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/05/27/ci-51--rags-to-riches-in-commercial-real-estate-retail-properties-with-josh-simon/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/05/27/ci-51--rags-to-riches-in-commercial-real-estate-retail-properties-with-josh-simonFri, 27 May 2016 12:00:00 GMTCI 51 - Rags to Riches in Commercial Real Estate, Retail Properties with Josh SimonJoshua Simon founded SimonCRE in 2010 in order to carry out his vision of building a real estate development company that focuses on using impeccable service and superior technology to assist clients. A seasoned real estate professional with over 10 years of experience in leasing, development, and finance, Joshua leads SimonCRE’s growth strategy. Prior to founding SimonCRE, Joshua spent over six years as an independent contractor for Sandor Development in the capacity of a Developer and Senior Leasing Associate.  With his help and guidance, the Sandor Arizona office opened and grew from three employees to more than twenty.  His primary role was the due diligence, acquisition, design, development, and leasing for more than 1.6 million square feet of retail space located throughout the country. In addition, he also managed the construction portion of Sandor’s projects. Key Takeaways: [3:10] The importance of Entrepreneurs Organization in Josh's life [5:06] How an internship helped Josh get started [8:02] What Josh started his business doing [9:33] Josh's first deal [12:27] Josh's surprise business partner [14:51] The best business mistake Josh ever made [17:41] How Josh has scaled up his business and what kind of development he does [20:08] How shopping centers have changed from the big box draw to places of entertainment, thanks to the internet Website Mentioned: www.simoncre.com 00:25:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJoshua Simon founded SimonCRE in 2010 in order to carry out his vision of building a real estate development company that focuses on using impeccable service anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/05/20/ci-50--the-last-goodnight-a-world-war-ii-story-american-lightning-out-there-with-new-york-timesFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/05/20/ci-50--the-last-goodnight-a-world-war-ii-story-american-lightning-out-there-with-new-york-times/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/05/20/ci-50--the-last-goodnight-a-world-war-ii-story-american-lightning-out-there-with-new-york-timesFri, 20 May 2016 12:00:00 GMTCI 50 - The Last Goodnight A World War II Story, American Lightning, & Out There with New York TimesHoward Blum is an American author and journalist. Formerly a reporter for the The Village Voice and The New York Times, Blum is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and the author of several non-fiction books, including the New York Times bestseller and Edgar Award winner American Lightning: Terror, Mystery, the Birth of Hollywood, and the Crime of the Century. His new book is entitled The Last Goodnight: A World War II Story of Espionage, Adventure, and Betrayal Key Takeaways: [3:52] Howard's angle in The Last Goodnight that differentiates it from other World War II stories [7:10] Betty Pack's impact on the war [9:29] The making of Hollywood [12:17] If government agencies are hiring more "honey trap" women for spying and the growth of women in the field world wide [16:08] Howard's belief of the possibility of contact with extraterrestrials [18:08] Howard's world take about how it's a different view depending on if you're a reporter or citizen Websites Mentioned: www.howardblum.com www.facebook.com/theauthorhowardblum 00:22:00The Commercial Investing ShownoHoward Blum is an American author and journalist. Formerly a reporter for the The Village Voice and The New York Times, Blum is a contributing editor at Vanityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/05/13/ci-49--investing-in-distressed-assets-with-american-home-recovery-funds-marc-goldFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/05/13/ci-49--investing-in-distressed-assets-with-american-home-recovery-funds-marc-gold/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2016/05/13/ci-49--investing-in-distressed-assets-with-american-home-recovery-funds-marc-goldFri, 13 May 2016 20:07:18 GMTCI 49 - Investing in Distressed Assets with American Home Recovery Fund's Marc GoldMarc is the founding partner and managing director of both the American Home Recovery Fund and NoteWerx, the cutting-edge note portfolio management cloud ware. Marc brings over 20 years of senior management and transactional experience in the paper business of mortgage banking and real estate. Marc co-founded American Home Recovery Fund, a multi-million dollar private equity multi-fund, whose primary mission is to purchase NPLs and modify the current borrowers. With the expansion and success of the fund’s business, AHRF developed their own note portfolio management platform, but when it became clear that their software filled a huge void in the note space, NoteWerx was born and turned into its own business channel. Marc also serves as president of American Home Veterans, a non-profit organization in formation to convert distressed housing assets into donation homes and provides sustainable housing for our nation’s disabled veterans. Key Takeaways: [2:08] How the American Home Recovery Fund buys distressed assets but tries to keep people in their home [5:03] Why investors are crossing over into new territory when traditionally they've specialized [7:33] Why banks are selling the notes rather than collecting the money from borrowers themselves [9:32] Why banks haven't gotten more organized since the housing collapse [11:34] What kind of inventory is still available on the market [15:02] Great properties available in middle America [17:49] Where Marc sees the market going in the next few years [19:24] If the Dodd-Frank revisions have impacted his business Websites Mentioned: www.ahrfund.com www.note.guru 00:24:00The Commercial Investing ShownoMarc is the founding partner and managing director of both the American Home Recovery Fund and NoteWerx, the cutting-edge note portfolio management cloud ware.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/02/21/ci-48--learn-about-judicial-foreclosure-with-chris-cabanillasFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/02/21/ci-48--learn-about-judicial-foreclosure-with-chris-cabanillas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/02/21/ci-48--learn-about-judicial-foreclosure-with-chris-cabanillasSat, 21 Feb 2015 00:15:20 GMTCI 48 - Learn about Judicial Foreclosure with Chris Cabanillas On today's Commercial Investing episode, Jason interviews foreclosure defense attorney, Chris Cabanillas from Cabanillas Law. Chris started his own law firm in 2006 and focuses most of his practice on mortgage loan modifications, foreclosure defense, and other real estate issues. Chris sits down with Jason and shares some wisdom about why foreclosures take a while to process and some of the action steps you can take if you're facing foreclosure.  Key Takeaways 3:50 – Somebody could be in default for thousands of days. 7:15 – One of the reasons why judicial foreclosure takes so long is because of documentation problems.  9:40 – What's Chris's thoughts on shadow inventory?  14:30 – What should you do if you're facing foreclosure? Chris explains.  20:40 – What's the best way to pay for a foreclosure attorney?  27:10 – The housing marketing is very diverse, so this advice may not apply to everyone.  29:08 – Property prices are shooting up in Manhattan because of foreign investment.  Mentioned in this episode http://cabanillaslaw.com/ 00:32:00The Commercial Investing ShownoOn today's Commercial Investing episode, Jason interviews foreclosure defense attorney, Chris Cabanillas from Cabanillas Law. Chris started his own law firm inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/02/12/ci-47--why-bitcoin-is-a-bad-investment-with-jason-hartmanFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/02/12/ci-47--why-bitcoin-is-a-bad-investment-with-jason-hartman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/02/12/ci-47--why-bitcoin-is-a-bad-investment-with-jason-hartmanThu, 12 Feb 2015 19:42:57 GMTCI 47 - Why Bitcoin is a Bad Investment with Jason HartmanJason Hartman talks to his audience without a guest today and brings up a couple of interesting topics. He first tells the audience that he may be moving back to California for tax purposes and why he loves to be a renter. On the show, he talks a lot about the San Diego real estate market as well as why Bitcoin is a bad investment. He also shares his thoughts on the Houston and North Dakota real estate market and more on today's CI show.  Key Takeaways: 5:15 – Jason is eligible to get a tax reduction simply by moving to California.  7:10 – Despite being a real estate investor, Jason loves being a renter.  13:40 – Jason was right about Bitcoin dropping to $200.  17:10 – Jason does the math on the properties he's found so far in San Diego.  21:40 – There will be lay-offs in Houston, which means the rental market will be moving.  26:50 – The stock market doesn't even come close to income property.  30:30 – Jason touches once more on the Bitcoin subject  34:10 – Jason talks about some of his other podcast shows that he hosts.  36:00 – Go to the iTunes store and type Jason Hartman to find more of his shows. Mentioned In This Episode: Coinbase.com 00:39:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman talks to his audience without a guest today and brings up a couple of interesting topics. He first tells the audience that he may be moving back thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/02/09/ci-46--learn-about-new-yorks-new-state-tax-with-ashlea-ebelingFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/02/09/ci-46--learn-about-new-yorks-new-state-tax-with-ashlea-ebeling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/02/09/ci-46--learn-about-new-yorks-new-state-tax-with-ashlea-ebelingMon, 09 Feb 2015 01:45:55 GMTCI 46 - Learn About New York's New State Tax with Ashlea EbelingAshlea Ebeling is an editor for Forbes Magazine and is a tax expert. She wrote a shocking article for Forbes about New York having a 164% marginal tax. She explains how this happened as well as shares tips on how you can become sheltered from estate taxes. On the show, Jason and Ashlea talk about where is the best place to die in the US, inheritance taxes in different states, and more.  Key Takeaways: 2:35 – How is it possible New York has a 164% marginal tax?  5:00 – You have an exemption of up to $5.42 million dollars for estate taxes in New York.  6:55 – You need to look at the whole tax picture before moving to a state – income, sales, property, estate taxes, and more.  8:40 – There are four big ways you can get around estate taxes. Ashlea explains.  10:45 – Check out the TaxFoundation.org for tax info specific to your state.  13:10  - Ashlea talks about the percentages of inheritance tax in various states around the nation.  15:45 – Is a Roth IRA a good idea?  19:45 – 2015 has a lot of new tax laws that you need to be careful about.  21:00 – You may have delayed tax refunds because of the new laws taking place.  Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.businessinsider.com/bond-market-panic-phase-of-financial-crisis-2015-1 http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2014/09/11/where-not-to-die-in-2015/ http://taxfoundation.org/ https://twitter.com/ashleaebeling 00:25:00The Commercial Investing ShownoAshlea Ebeling is an editor for Forbes Magazine and is a tax expert. She wrote a shocking article for Forbes about New York having a 164% marginal tax. She explhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/01/31/ci-45--matthew-hart-the-race-for-the-worlds-most-seductive-metalFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/01/31/ci-45--matthew-hart-the-race-for-the-worlds-most-seductive-metal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/01/31/ci-45--matthew-hart-the-race-for-the-worlds-most-seductive-metalSat, 31 Jan 2015 15:41:01 GMTCI 45 - Matthew Hart: The Race for the World’s Most Seductive MetalToday’s Commercial Investing Show features author, Matthew Hart, who gives his leading and well-evidenced opinion on today’s gold rush and talks about the influence of advanced technologies in both gold prospecting and more recently, in diamond manufacturing.  Key Takeaways 02.36 - Looking at patterns suggests that we are now coming to the end of the greatest gold rush in history, with most searches being totally price-driven. 04.55 – In Nevada, new technologies for gold extraction are really taking off. 10.20 – ETFs may well be the biggest factor in price movements and alterations with gold. 12.35 – Our fascination with gold has a history that dates back further than our ability to write. 17.19 – Like everything we use, eventually these gold deposits and reserves will run out. 18.36 – As it stands, the manufacture of diamonds in laboratories doesn’t look set to ruin the gem diamond trade. 23.02 – For more information and to buy Gold: The Race for the World’s Most Seductive Metal, go to www.MatthewHart.net  00:27:00The Commercial Investing ShownoToday’s Commercial Investing Show features author, Matthew Hart, who gives his leading and well-evidenced opinion on today’s gold rush and talks about the influhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/01/24/ci-44--self-governance-with-tea-party-co-founder-mark-mecklerFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/01/24/ci-44--self-governance-with-tea-party-co-founder-mark-meckler/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/01/24/ci-44--self-governance-with-tea-party-co-founder-mark-mecklerSat, 24 Jan 2015 01:58:15 GMTCI 44 - Self-Governance With Tea Party Co-Founder Mark MecklerToday’s Commercial Investing Show guest is Mark Meckler. He co-founded the Tea Party Patriots and is also an author. On the show, Mark talks about his organization, self-governance, and why people hate the Tea Party movement so much. Key Takeaways: 02.05 – Jason introduces Mark Meckler. 04.00 – The Tea Party was founded in 2009. 06.03 – Why is the Tea Party hated so much? 18.10 – What is an amendment convention? Mark explains. 20.33 – Congress passes board enabling acts and the regulators actually do the legislating. Mark and others are working towards stopping this. 26.15 – Elections are not enough, but with that said, we still need to vote. 29.08 – Would Texas become the Hong Kong of the United States? 31.57 – Remember, the larger the government, the smaller the citizen. Mentioned In this Episode: http://www.conventionofstates.com/ The Liberty Amendments by Mark Levin. 00:36:00The Commercial Investing ShownoToday’s Commercial Investing Show guest is Mark Meckler. He co-founded the Tea Party Patriots and is also an author. On the show, Mark talks about his organizathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/01/09/ci-43--what-is-your-house-worth-construction-costs-and-moreFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/01/09/ci-43--what-is-your-house-worth-construction-costs-and-more/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2015/01/09/ci-43--what-is-your-house-worth-construction-costs-and-moreFri, 09 Jan 2015 02:38:31 GMTCI 43 - What Is Your House Worth? Construction Costs And MoreJason Hartman shares some very vital information that he's learned over the years about construction costs on the Commercial Investing show. He shows the audience how you can figure out what the house is worth, talks about different square foot pricing across the United States, and more.  Key Takeaways: 3:15 – Jason wants to talk to his audience today about construction costs.  7:10 – Jason breaks down the cost per square foot in the various regions in the United States.  11:00 – Jason tells you how you can figure out the land value.  15:20 – Older homes may be built with a little more care, but newer homes are built with more technology.  18:15 – If you go to JasonHartman.com you can see some lucky deals you can get on houses.  19:30 – Jason explains why it's important to know the land value and the improvement costs.  23:15 – You can find more information on this subject on Jason's YouTube channel.  Mentioned In This Episode: JasonHartman.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmNsqjCUKNlByC0xSK0u_qg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltGJUCknPqk 00:26:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman shares some very vital information that he's learned over the years about construction costs on the Commercial Investing show. He shows the audienhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/31/ci-42--real-estate-investing-with-david-porterFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/31/ci-42--real-estate-investing-with-david-porter/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/31/ci-42--real-estate-investing-with-david-porterWed, 31 Dec 2014 13:48:20 GMTCI 42 - Real Estate Investing with David PorterDavid Porter is one of Jason Hartman's real estate clients. He has appeared on the podcast before many, many years ago to talk about his concept of the free lunch, which he also retouches on today in the podcast. David catches up with Jason and shares some of his real estate successes with the audience.  Key Takeaways: 2:25 – Jason welcomes his guest, David Porter.  4:50 – David bought his first home in Indianapolis in 2009 with Jason's company. 10:30 – David talks a little bit about his background in shipping and fiance.  16:10 – It's so hard to predict where stocks are going to go versus owning real estate.  19:00 – David took advantage of his ability to borrow and invested the money in real estate.  24:35 – David explains a bit more about what his shipping company does.  28:00 – Jason talks a little bit about China's economy.  32:45 – The one thing that has saved the United States is the fact that we have the ability to print unlimited amounts of money.  40:00 – Jason and David talk about the cool things that are happening right now in the technology sector.  45:00 – David's friends are shocked that he's purchased properties he's never seen.  48:45 – David explains the metric he came up with called, 'Free Lunch'.  55:15 – David has made over a million dollars in appreciation.  Mentioned In This Episode: Abundance by Peter Diamandis Makers by Chris Anderson Khan Academy David Porter's first interview - http://www.jasonhartman.com/89-%E2%80%93-the-%E2%80%9Cfree-lunch%E2%80%9D-metric-what-it-tells-about-income-property-%E2%80%93-an-impromptu-discussion/ 00:59:00The Commercial Investing ShownoDavid Porter is one of Jason Hartman's real estate clients. He has appeared on the podcast before many, many years ago to talk about his concept of the free lunhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/23/ci-41--the-wall-street-conspiracy-with-mark-faulkFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/23/ci-41--the-wall-street-conspiracy-with-mark-faulk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/23/ci-41--the-wall-street-conspiracy-with-mark-faulkTue, 23 Dec 2014 14:33:47 GMTCI 41 - The Wall Street Conspiracy With Mark FaulkMark Faulk is an avid activist who is against financial fraud and corruption. He co-produced the documentary The Wall Street Conspiracy and joins Jason on the show today. Jason and Mark sit down to talk about the United States, Goldman Sachs and Wall Street, the U.S's ever increasing police force, and what this all means for the future.  Key Takeaways: 3:00 – Congress already knew Wall Street was corrupt before the 2008 financial collapse.  7:56 – Wall Street has been corrupt since the year 2000, at least. Mark explains more about this in this segment.  15:15 – Goldman Sachs own the politicians and Wall Street owns the process.  18:20 – One of the scams Wall Street does is it run stocks through multiple companies so the stock owner will never know if the stock is legit or not.   20:50 – People have to raise up if they want to see change.  23:10 – Cops look so militarized in the US, but why? Mark says it's all about control.  25:20 – These big companies don't care about the economy, they just want to grab as much money as they can.  27:35 – A lot more people know about the Wall Street scams and monopolies that are going on today than 7-10 years ago.  29:10 – Mark talks about his documentary, The Wall Street Conspiracy, and where people can find more.  Mentioned in this episode www.TheWallStreetConspiracy.com  The Wall Street Conspiracy a film by Mark Faulk The Second Machine Age by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee The Naked Truth by Mark Faulk 00:32:00The Commercial Investing ShownoMark Faulk is an avid activist who is against financial fraud and corruption. He co-produced the documentary The Wall Street Conspiracy and joins Jason on the shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/18/ci-40--lets-talk-government-regulation-with-tim-carneyFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/18/ci-40--lets-talk-government-regulation-with-tim-carney/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/18/ci-40--lets-talk-government-regulation-with-tim-carneyThu, 18 Dec 2014 20:36:38 GMTCI 40 - Let's Talk Government Regulation with Tim CarneyTim Carney has been a senior political columnist for the Washington Examiner since 2010. He is an experienced journalist with over a decade of experience in the fields of politics and economics. He sits down with Jason today on the Commercial Investing show to talk about regulation, lobbyists, and his book entitled Obamanomics.  Key Takeaways: 3:10 – Left and right politics is like a big wrestling match – it's fake.  6:20 – Who represents the little guy in business?  10:20 – Regulation makes it harder for small business to start up.  11:40 – What are some actions steps we can take? Tim explains in this segment.  14:20 – The lobbyists aren't the problem, it's the incentives that the lobbying industry creates that causes problems.  18:16 – Why aren't lobbyist meetings recorded? Congress meetings are.  19:40 – Tim talks about Obama and a little bit about Tim's book entitled Obamanomics.  22:10 – Tim believes people will be able to live their own lives without being dependent on big companies and company monopolies.  23:10 – If innovation and experimentation are allowed then the economy and new businesses will do well.  Mentioned In This Episode: Uber Obamanomics by Timothy Carney.  The Big Ripoff by Timothy Carney.  http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ http://www.aei.org 00:26:00The Commercial Investing ShownoTim Carney has been a senior political columnist for the Washington Examiner since 2010. He is an experienced journalist with over a decade of experience in thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/11/ci-39--jerry-robinson-talks-about-the-economyFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/11/ci-39--jerry-robinson-talks-about-the-economy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/11/ci-39--jerry-robinson-talks-about-the-economyThu, 11 Dec 2014 23:50:38 GMTCI 39 - Jerry Robinson Talks About The EconomyKey Takeaways: 2:40 – Jerry talks a little bit about his book Bankruptcy of Our Nation.  7:00 – Jerry compares 2014 with 1914.  14:17 – Jerry asks an important question, how can you fiance the foreign policy without the federal reserve?  20:45 – People expect a certain level of economic standard and for those standards, values, and prices to keep raising.  26:30 – The interest rates are so low right now that it's distorting the market place and making things harder to predict.  30:30 - Countries are moving away from using oil for dollars and dollars for oil. 39:10 – The US is trading with only a select amount of counties and we're seeing that both Russia and China are picking up the slack and trading with everyone else.  45:10 – Jerry talks about the 5 Levels of Financial Freedom program that he teaches on his website.  52:00 – Remember, if you're a real estate investor, your tenants pay your mortgage debt off for you.  Mentioned in this episode  www.zillow.com Bankruptcy of our Nation by Jerry Robinson www.FTMDaily.com/fivelevels.  00:58:00The Commercial Investing ShownoKey Takeaways: 2:40 – Jerry talks a little bit about his book Bankruptcy of Our Nation.  7:00 – Jerry compares 2014 with 1914.  14:17 – Jerry asks an importahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/04/ci-38--learn-about-inflation-with-jeff-mackeFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/04/ci-38--learn-about-inflation-with-jeff-macke/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/12/04/ci-38--learn-about-inflation-with-jeff-mackeThu, 04 Dec 2014 14:57:52 GMTCI 38 - Learn About Inflation With Jeff MackeJeff Macke was one of the original cast members for CNBC's Fast Money and is currently the host of the show Breakout, which is featured on Yahoo Finance. Jeff is a published author and talks about his book, Clash of the Financial Pundits, on the show with Jason today. Sit down with Jason and Jeff and learn about some interesting doomsday theories as well as currency inflation/deflation predictions.  Key Takeaways: 3:25 – Jason loves services like Hotwire.com because he can stay at hotels for half of the price.  8:45 – Highly skilled workers like investment bankers are becoming Uber drivers because it's difficult to find a job in today's economy.  11:30 – Jeff thinks that there are actually plenty of jobs available, just these jobs happen to be  not what people want.  13:00 – Jason talks a little bit about why he is excited about the self-driving car. 16:30 – Jeff believes that the stock market is still unstable. It's a lot more stable in today's time, but he still feels a bit nervous about it.  19:32 – Jeff has mixed feelings about whether our currency will inflate or deflate.  22:10 – Jason talks about the importance of preparing for both inflation/deflation currency outcomes. He explains a bit about how you can achieve this in this segment.  24:25 – Remember that economics is a social science. You have to see what works and what doesn't.  Mentioned in this episode Clash of the Financial Pundits by Jeff Macke www.Hotwire.com www.Priceline.com www.Lyft.com www.Uber.com 00:28:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJeff Macke was one of the original cast members for CNBC's Fast Money and is currently the host of the show Breakout, which is featured on Yahoo Finance. Jeff ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/11/27/ci-37--learn-about-foreclosure-with-chris-cabanillasFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/11/27/ci-37--learn-about-foreclosure-with-chris-cabanillas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/11/27/ci-37--learn-about-foreclosure-with-chris-cabanillasThu, 27 Nov 2014 22:28:14 GMTCI 37 - Learn About Foreclosure with Chris CabanillasChris Cabanillas is the owner of Cabanillas Law Firm and knows the ins and outs of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut foreclosure law. He is considered an expert in the fields of foreclosure and shadow inventory and shares some great tips and insights on these two main subjects with Jason and his listeners. Chris also explains how to properly hire a defense attorney, things to look out for when fighting foreclosure, and more.  Key Takeaways 5:00 – There was a lot of flaws in how foreclosures were being processed that now you require an attorney to double check documentation and make sure everything is legally abiding.  8:35 – Statistics in New York show that only 5% of homeowners who were facing foreclosure actually went to court to try and fight the case. 11:00 – Chris's firm practices law in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. 15:20 – Chris gives some fantastic advice on how to handle foreclosure.  19:20 – You get a better deal from a short sale because there's more of a personal human factor to it.  23:00 – Know your defense attorney well. Chris says you should meet him or her in person before you do business with them.  26:55 – Chris is dealing with higher priced markets, which doesn't reflect the markets in other places like the mid-west and south within the US.  29:00 – There's a lot of foreign investment in Manhattan and other places from people in Europe, Russia, Asia, etc who want to park their money in the US.  Mentioned in this episode Slicing Pie by Mike Moyer 00:32:00The Commercial Investing ShownoChris Cabanillas is the owner of Cabanillas Law Firm and knows the ins and outs of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut foreclosure law. He is considered an exhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/11/21/ci-36--make-smart-investments-with-jason-hartmanFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/11/21/ci-36--make-smart-investments-with-jason-hartman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/11/21/ci-36--make-smart-investments-with-jason-hartmanFri, 21 Nov 2014 02:46:35 GMTCI 36 - Make Smart Investments With Jason HartmanJason Hartman is a real estate investment expert and has been involved in over 1,000 real estate transactions. Today on the Commercial Investing show he talks to an audience about real estate, his feelings on gold, and why you should stay away from bitcoin at this current time. Key Takeaways: 3:00 – Jason doesn't invest for appreciation, but there has been some great appreciation last year.  10:30 – What's great about property is that it is as a multidimensional asset class.  13:40 – People have a hard time cutting loses, we try to make up for what we lost, but sometimes it's best to simply just let it go.  16:00 – It's more expensive to be an owner, because it's more expensive to burrow now.  18:50 -  Real estate is not very liquid, which means that it takes longer to crash than other markets.  In this segment Jason talks about why real estate is sticky.  25:20 – A pastor once said to Jason, “We don't really own anything. We are just trustees from birth to death.” 28:30 – Jason has a hard time understand how you mine bitcoins and the whole concept of a virtual currency.  35:15 – Jason thinks bitcoin will be outlawed soon. He thinks bankers will find away to stop it. When bitcoin is being used as currency in the stock market, that's when it's here to stay.  38:44 – People can steal your money, your gold, but it's hard to steal your income property.  41:20 – Gold is a pace-keeper,  it doesn't exceed your wealth.  Mentioned in this episode The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson 00:45:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJason Hartman is a real estate investment expert and has been involved in over 1,000 real estate transactions. Today on the Commercial Investing show he talks thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/11/13/ci-35-joe-fairless-creative-real-estate-leverage-apartment-rentalsFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/11/13/ci-35-joe-fairless-creative-real-estate-leverage-apartment-rentals/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2014/11/13/ci-35-joe-fairless-creative-real-estate-leverage-apartment-rentalsThu, 13 Nov 2014 19:01:17 GMTCI 35 – Joe Fairless Creative Real Estate Leverage & Apartment RentalsJoe Fairless's is a real estate guru and helps others learn the ropes of the trade on his podcast. He currently owns over $7 million dollars worth of real estate and personally believes it's his life purpose to help others succeed in real estate investing too. Fun fact, he also loves flag football! Joe sits down with Jason to talk a little bit about his life story and how he was able to raise a million dollars in investor money on his first big deal.  Key Takeaways: 6:25 – His original plan was to raise 300k in investor money, but he found a great propriety and raised $1.3 million instead. Joe had to take a big mental leap in making that purchase.  9:27 – With this multimillion dollar deal, Joe arranged that the master lease payment be equal to the mortgage payment, so he could be smarter with how he paid it off.  13:50 – With Joe's marketing background, he mapped out all of the networks he was apart of and found people who would want to invest.  19:20 – Half of Joe's investors had never invested in real estate before.  22:50 – How did Joe get the seller's trust? He explains in this segment.  28:45 – Being successful in real estate requires creativity, leverage, and relationships. Help others get what they want before they help you.  Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.jasonhartman.com/ http://www.joefairless.com/ 00:33:00The Commercial Investing ShownoJoe Fairless's is a real estate guru and helps others learn the ropes of the trade on his podcast. He currently owns over $7 million dollars worth of real estathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2012/06/14/ci-34-high-occupancy-rates-with-military-tenantsFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2012/06/14/ci-34-high-occupancy-rates-with-military-tenants/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2012/06/14/ci-34-high-occupancy-rates-with-military-tenantsThu, 14 Jun 2012 12:50:00 GMTCI 34 – High Occupancy Rates with Military Tenants Jason Hartman hosts a two-part show where we start with some reflections on the recent "Meet The Masters of Income Property Investing" event at The Hyatt Regency in Irvine, California. Investment Counselors, Ari and Sara join Jason as they discuss the following: 1)   Establish 5 year plan for where you would like to be in [...] 00:34:00The Commercial Investing Shownoreal,commercial,how,to,mobileJason Hartman hosts a two-part show where we start with some reflections on the recent "Meet The Masters of Income Property Investing" event at The Hyatt Regehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2012/03/11/ci-33-getting-rid-of-a-bad-property-and-lawyers-are-liarsFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2012/03/11/ci-33-getting-rid-of-a-bad-property-and-lawyers-are-liars/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2012/03/11/ci-33-getting-rid-of-a-bad-property-and-lawyers-are-liarsSun, 11 Mar 2012 21:44:33 GMTCI 33 – Getting Rid Of A Bad Property and Lawyers Are Liars Jason explores some ways to get out of a bad property then he interviews author/attorney Mark Kohler about his book “Lawyers Are Liars: The Truth About Protecting Our Assets.” Mark is an attorney, CPA and entrepreneur who has owned numerous businesses since high school, through college and even as a professional. Mark’s principal career has [...]00:53:00The Commercial Investing Shownoreal,donald,commercial,mobile,aJason explores some ways to get out of a bad property then he interviews author/attorney Mark Kohler about his book “Lawyers Are Liars: The Truth About Protecthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2012/02/15/ci-32-how-to-save-on-lifes-largest-expense-with-diane-kennedy-cpaFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2012/02/15/ci-32-how-to-save-on-lifes-largest-expense-with-diane-kennedy-cpa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2012/02/15/ci-32-how-to-save-on-lifes-largest-expense-with-diane-kennedy-cpaWed, 15 Feb 2012 13:25:40 GMTCI 32 – How To Save On Life’s Largest Expense with Diane Kennedy, CPA Most of us spend lots of time shopping around for the best deal on the things we buy while spending more money on taxes than anything else. Why not “shop around” to save money on life’s single largest expense? Join Jason as he talks with famed CPA, Diane Kennedy, about the tax strategies of wealthy [...]00:36:00The Commercial Investing Shownoreal,donald,commercial,mobile,aMost of us spend lots of time shopping around for the best deal on the things we buy while spending more money on taxes than anything else. Why not “shop arounhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/12/09/cis-31-an-action-plan-for-mobile-home-wealthFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/12/09/cis-31-an-action-plan-for-mobile-home-wealth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/12/09/cis-31-an-action-plan-for-mobile-home-wealthFri, 09 Dec 2011 12:27:17 GMTCIS 31 – An Action Plan for Mobile Home Wealth Join Jason Hartman as he interviews Stu Silver, The Mobile Home Man, regarding his mobile home and mobile home park investing strategies.  Learn the do’s and don'ts about investing, how to protect yourself from being taken advantage of, to know when you’re getting a good deal, and even how to inspect your mobile home to [...]00:46:00The Commercial Investing Shownoreal,commercial,mobile,a,parkJoin Jason Hartman as he interviews Stu Silver, The Mobile Home Man, regarding his mobile home and mobile home park investing strategies.  Learn the do’s and dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/11/20/ci-30-the-longevity-project-with-howard-s-friedmanFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/11/20/ci-30-the-longevity-project-with-howard-s-friedman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/11/20/ci-30-the-longevity-project-with-howard-s-friedmanSun, 20 Nov 2011 17:57:07 GMTCI 30 – “The Longevity Project” with Howard S Friedman Do you want to know the secrets of living longer?  Join Jason Hartman on this episode of Holistic Survival as he interviews Leslie Martin, Ph.D. and Howard Friedman, Ph.D., authors of “The Longevity Project.”  Find out who lives longest and why.  The answers may surprise you! Visit: http://CommercialInvestingCenter.com. HOWARD S. FRIEDMAN is Distinguished Professor at [...]00:25:00The Commercial Investing Shownodepreciation,commercialrealestate,1031exchange,apartmentinvestment,apartmentinvestorDo you want to know the secrets of living longer?  Join Jason Hartman on this episode of Holistic Survival as he interviews Leslie Martin, Ph.D. and Howard Frihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/11/10/ci-29-mobile-home-millionsFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/11/10/ci-29-mobile-home-millions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/11/10/ci-29-mobile-home-millionsThu, 10 Nov 2011 16:23:49 GMTCI 29 – Mobile Home Millions Jason welcomes his friend and mobile home investing guru, Corey, to this episode of The Commercial Investing Show. Visit: http://CommercialInvestingCenter.com. Adding another entry to our favorite success stories, Corey started his real estate investing career in 1993 by selling his jet ski to raise enough money for a down payment on his first deal. Since [...]01:10:00The Commercial Investing Shownocommercialrealestate,1031exchange,apartmentinvestment,apartmentinvestor,apartmentvacanciesJason welcomes his friend and mobile home investing guru, Corey, to this episode of The Commercial Investing Show. Visit: http://CommercialInvestingCenter.com.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/10/11/ci-28-commercial-financingFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/10/11/ci-28-commercial-financing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/10/11/ci-28-commercial-financingTue, 11 Oct 2011 14:35:32 GMTCI 28 – Commercial Financing In this episode, Jason talks with Liz Fendly of Allied Financial regarding commercial financing. Visit: http://commericalinvestingcenter.com/category/podcast/.00:21:00The Commercial Investing Shownoreal,donald,commercial,mobile,aIn this episode, Jason talks with Liz Fendly of Allied Financial regarding commercial financing. Visit: http://commericalinvestingcenter.com/category/podcast/.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/08/09/ci-27-roth-ira-changes-bypass-tough-lending-regulations-invest-in-real-estate-using-your-iraFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/08/09/ci-27-roth-ira-changes-bypass-tough-lending-regulations-invest-in-real-estate-using-your-ira/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/08/09/ci-27-roth-ira-changes-bypass-tough-lending-regulations-invest-in-real-estate-using-your-iraTue, 09 Aug 2011 18:15:14 GMTCI 27 – ROTH IRA Changes – Bypass Tough Lending Regulations – Invest in Real Estate Using Your IRA / The lending regulations have changed drastically within the past two years, causing investors quite a head ache when attempting to buy America’s most tax-favored investment, income properties. With a self-directed IRA or real estate IRA you can be in control by investing your retirement funds when, where, and how you want. On this episode of The Creating Wealth Show [...]00:44:00The Commercial Investing Shownoreal,donald,commercial,mobile,aThe lending regulations have changed drastically within the past two years, causing investors quite a head ache when attempting to buy America’s most tax-favorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/06/09/ci-26-the-apartment-owners-associationFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/06/09/ci-26-the-apartment-owners-association/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/06/09/ci-26-the-apartment-owners-associationThu, 09 Jun 2011 19:24:35 GMTCI 26 – The Apartment Owners Association On this episode, Jason talks with Jeff Conrod of the Apartment Owners Association. Visit: http://commercialinvestingcenter.com/category/podcast/.00:29:00The Commercial Investing Shownoreal,donald,commercial,how,toOn this episode, Jason talks with Jeff Conrod of the Apartment Owners Association. Visit: http://commercialinvestingcenter.com/category/podcast/.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/04/06/ci-25-self-storage-investingFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/04/06/ci-25-self-storage-investing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/04/06/ci-25-self-storage-investingWed, 06 Apr 2011 13:30:32 GMTCI 25 – Self Storage Investing Jason talks with Scott Meyers, CSSM©, the nation’s one and only self storage millionaire maker. Scott's company focuses solely on buying and selling self storage facilities, that’s it. At the present time, he owns and operates several facilities throughout Central Indiana. Listen in at: http://commercialinvestingcenter.com/category/podcast/. As a leading self storage educator, he travels the country [...]00:41:00The Commercial Investing Shownoreal,donald,commercial,how,toJason talks with Scott Meyers, CSSM©, the nation’s one and only self storage millionaire maker. Scott's company focuses solely on buying and selling self storahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/03/17/ci-24-adding-valueFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/03/17/ci-24-adding-value/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/03/17/ci-24-adding-valueThu, 17 Mar 2011 14:22:22 GMTCI 24 – Adding Value Listen in as Jason talks with Tim and Marisa about adding value to a property. Visit: http://commercialinvestingcenter.com/category/podcast/.00:31:00The Commercial Investing Shownoreal,donald,commercial,how,toListen in as Jason talks with Tim and Marisa about adding value to a property. Visit: http://commercialinvestingcenter.com/category/podcast/.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/01/19/ci-23-maximizing-the-purchaseFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/01/19/ci-23-maximizing-the-purchase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/01/19/ci-23-maximizing-the-purchaseWed, 19 Jan 2011 19:19:54 GMTCI 23 – Maximizing The Purchase Jason talks with Tim about how to maximize the purchase of a commercial property. Visit: http://commercialinvestingcenter.com/category/podcast/00:18:00The Commercial Investing Shownoreal,donald,commercial,how,toJason talks with Tim about how to maximize the purchase of a commercial property. Visit: http://commercialinvestingcenter.com/category/podcast/http://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/01/03/ci-22-intro-to-commercial-real-estate-and-getting-your-spouse-into-investingFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/01/03/ci-22-intro-to-commercial-real-estate-and-getting-your-spouse-into-investing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2011/01/03/ci-22-intro-to-commercial-real-estate-and-getting-your-spouse-into-investingMon, 03 Jan 2011 16:46:50 GMTCI 22 – Intro to Commercial Real Estate and Getting Your Spouse Into Investing Jason talks with commercial real estate expert Tolliver Morris and one of Platinum’s clients turned Investment Counselor, Dave Toombs. Visit: http://commercialinvestingcenter.com/category/podcast/. Commercial real estate: A review of product types and their corresponding tenant profiles. What is best for you and what are the management responsibilities of; apartments, retail, office, industrial, triple net NNN properties, medical [...]00:30:00The Commercial Investing Shownoreal,donald,commercial,how,toJason talks with commercial real estate expert Tolliver Morris and one of Platinum’s clients turned Investment Counselor, Dave Toombs. Visit: http://commercialhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2010/12/03/ci-21-the-path-of-the-investorFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2010/12/03/ci-21-the-path-of-the-investor/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/commercialinvesting/2010/12/03/ci-21-the-path-of-the-investorFri, 03 Dec 2010 15:20:29 GMTCI 21 – The Path of the Investor Welcome to The Commercial Investing Show! Listen in as Jason Hartman talks with Tim Owens about The Path of the Investor. Visit: http://mhplistings.com/category/podcast/.00:29:00The Commercial Investing Shownoreal,commercial,how,to,marketingWelcome to The Commercial Investing Show! Listen in as Jason Hartman talks with Tim Owens about The Path of the Investor. Visit: http://mhplistings.com/categor