Best The Boston Institute of Finance Podcasts (2025)

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2310 FBF: Creation vs. Evolution with Dr. Geoffrey Simmons of the Discovery Institute Center for Science & Culture 49:13

18h ago49:13

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 210 published last April 24, 2011. Jason talks with Dr. Geoffrey Simmons, a physician who is Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Disaster Medicine. He has a B.S. in Zoology and has completed the course work for a Masters degree in Microbiology. Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/Jaso…

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2309: Strong Rental Market Demand, The Age of Bitcoin and the Coming Ai Disruptions with Mark Moss 48:32

3d ago48:32

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Jason provides insights into the current real estate market conditions and investment opportunities, particularly noting trends in rental rates and the potential for note investments. Jason examines the impact of economic uncertainty on rental trends and predicts future pressures on rental prices due to increased demand and institutional investor i…

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2308 FBF: Crash of the Titans: Greed, Hubris and The Fall of Merrill Lynch and the Near Collapse of Bank of America with Author Greg Farrell 56:43

8d ago56:43

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 257 published last May 1, 2012. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by Greg Farrell, author of Crash of the Titans: Greed, Hubris, The Fall of Merrill Lynch, and the Near Collapse of Bank of America, for a discussion of the economic crash and the resulting bailouts, as well as some of the inside dealings wi…

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2307: No Monthly Payments: Your Guide to Home Equity Agreements (HEA) 39:45

10d ago39:45

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Jason introduces Home Equity Investments (HEI), a growing industry where companies buy a portion of homeowners' equity, awaiting a future liquidity event like a sale or refinance, without requiring monthly payments. Hartman views this as a significant indicator of institutional investors' bullish outlook on residential real estate, similar to "buil…

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2306 FBF: Free Markets vs Big Government with Steve Forbes Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media and Author of ‘Freedom Manifesto’ 38:30

15d ago38:30

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 302, published last February 25, 2013. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by Steve Forbes, the editor in chief of Forbes Media, to propose and attempt to answer the question: Why does government get bigger and bigger when we know it doesn’t work well? Mr. Forbes states that history proves free markets work…

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Andrew Ang: Value Investing and Portfolio Strategies 20:32

16d ago20:32

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Andrew Ang—former BlackRock executive, Columbia professor, and advisor to Sarawak’s sovereign wealth fund— explores the intersection of personal journey and professional insight in modern investing. From the severe value investing drawdown between 2018 and 2020 to the strategic comeback post-COVID vaccine announcements, Andrew unpacks lessons from …

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2305: The US Economic Ponzi Scheme: Avoiding Collapse and the Path to Stability with Les Rubin 30:15

17d ago30:15

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Today Jason covers a few key real estate investing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging properties with high loan balances for inflation-induced debt destruction and better insurance claim handling. He advises against paying off mortgages, highlighting tax benefits and the "refi till you die" plan. He introduces the concept of a "…

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2304 FBF: Nominal Dollars vs Real Dollars & Understanding Investor Psychology with Investment Counselor Sara 1:26:25

22d ago1:26:25

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 304 published last Mar 6, 2013. Jason talks with investment counselor, Sara, about investor psychology, overcoming obstacles and getting out of our own way. The smoke-and-mirrors propaganda perpetuated by mainstream media (lamestream media as Sarah Palin says) in reporting the new high in the Dow Jones Industri…

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2303: Navigating Today's Real Estate Market: Insights for Investors, The Housing Shortage and Your Investment Opportunities 40:44

24d ago40:44

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Jason talks about the current state of the housing market, emphasizing that there is no housing crash due to the low number of financially distressed homeowners. He shared updated statistics from the US Census Bureau, indicating that 39.8% of homeowners have no mortgage, and 65% have mortgages at or below 4%. Jason also highlighted the oversupply i…

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2302 FBF: America's Economic Outlook said John Mauldin Author and Publisher of ‘Thoughts From the Frontline’ 1:07:41

29d ago1:07:41

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 298, published last February 4, 2013. On this show, Jason Hartman talks with one of his investment counselors about current events, welcomes a guest caller and also brings to our listening audience the economic outlook from renowned financial expert, John Mauldin. Mauldin discusses “spending rearrangement”, a r…

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Eric Hanno, CFA: Unlocking Opportunities in a Volatile Market 25:38

1M ago25:38

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Eric Hanno, CFA, is co-head of Apollo Global Management's Apollo Aligned Alternatives (AAA) strategy. He and host Mike Wallberg, CFA, discuss the current market dynamics for semi-liquid investments amid high levels of uncertainty and volatility in public markets. Eric shares insights on consumer and business confidence trends, the impact of tariffs…

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2301: From Speculation to Stability: Building Wealth with Buy & Hold and Self-Management 48:14

1M ago48:14

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Jason discusses real estate investing, highlighting current market conditions where a slight home sales increase is overshadowed by affordability issues due to higher mortgage rates. He argues that the "in irons" market, characterized by modest price appreciation, benefits rental property owners through steady cash flow and increasing rents due to …

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2300 FBF: Paula White: Donald Trump's Faith Advisor on the President's Deep Faith 27:46

1M ago27:46

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This Flashback Friday was published last June 17, 2020 on YouTube. Pastor Paula White shares what it is like to advise Donald Trump on faith and explains the President's surprising deep faith that she discovered while working with him for 19 years. Paula gives viewers some advice on how to think about what’s occurring in our world, and to reckon wi…

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2299: Market Reality Check: Housing Trends & Investing Insights, Mortgage Rates, Construction Costs & the Rental Opportunity 24:14

1M ago24:14

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Jason shared the sad news of the passing of his beloved dog, Coco, and discussed the current state of the housing market, highlighting the impact of rising mortgage rates and the challenges faced by the construction industry. He discusses the "perfect storm" impacting real estate: spiking mortgage rates, rising construction costs, labor shortages, …

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2298 FBF: How Income Inequality Can Be Good for Society with Libertarian Legal Scholar Richard Epstein Professor at NYU School of Law 1:23:56

1M ago1:23:56

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 312 published last April 10, 2013. Professor Richard Epstein, pioneering Libertarian legal scholar, joins Jason Hartman to explain how income inequality is good for society, but is very dependent on the methods used to produce the best outcome. The current methods our government are attempting to use are causin…

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Dan Boston: Volatility, Valuation, and the International Opportunity Set 32:37

2M ago32:37

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Dan Boston, Lead Manager of Polar Capital’s International Small Company Fund (PCSCX), shares his perspective on why international equities may be poised for a resurgence. The conversation unfolds amid sharp market volatility following President Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs. With global markets down significantly, Dan and Mike explor…

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2297: Housing Market Insights: Navigating a Shifting Landscape of Prices and Affordability and Evolving Buyer Behavior in a Changing Market 28:30

2M ago28:30

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Jason announced changes to the podcast schedule and discussed economic trends, particularly in the housing market. He emphasized the importance of adapting to market realities and taking calculated risks in real estate investment. He also covered various aspects of the current economic landscape, including inflation's impact on housing, mortgage ma…

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2296 FBF: Geopolitical Outlook & Income Property Investing with Bud Conrad Author and Chief Economist of Casey Research 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 301, published last February 21, 2013. Jason Hartman interviews Bud Conrad, Chief Economist of Casey Research, regarding the geopolitical focal points in our world, funneling these down to how it all affects the United States. Bud mentions the importance of looking at the big picture of what is happening in the…

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2295 Index Insights with Rahul Sen Sharma: Trade, Tariffs, and Market Outlook 24:45

2M ago24:45

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Jason and Rahul Sen Sharma, an expert on indexes from Index (INDXX), discuss global economic shifts, trade wars, and the stock market. His company tracks over $20 billion in index-based assets, aiding companies in creating indexes, ETFs, and funds. He emphasizes focusing on long-term macro trends over daily market noise, highlighting "re-globalizat…

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2294: Invest in Hard Assets Now! Mike Maloney on Monetary Policy, Stock Market Craziness, and Modern Monetary Theory 24:15

2M ago24:15

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Fresh from Empowered Investor Live in Irvine, CA, Jason welcomes Mike Maloney, author and monetary policy expert from goldsilver.com, as they discuss the current "scary craziness" in the stock market, drawing parallels to the 1987 crash while noting increased public exposure to stocks. He critiques the fiat currency system, explaining how bank lend…

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2293 FBF: Currency Collapse, Gold & Silver Markets, and Debt with Max Keiser from ‘The Oracle with Max Keiser’ on BBC World News 26:46

2M ago26:46

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 289, published last December 18, 2012. Coming to us from London, Max Keiser joins Jason Hartman for a fast-paced interview about what is going on in our world with GDP, the debt ceiling and debt loads, gold and silver markets, and currency collapse. Max is the host of “The Oracle with Max Keiser” for BBC World …

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2292: The Multi-Dimensional Nature of Real Estate Investing and Understanding Macro vs. Micro Real Estate Markets- How to Choose Winning Properties 43:17

2M ago43:17

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Jason Hartman explains the multidimensional aspects of real estate investing, including income, depreciation, equity, appreciation, and leverage. He emphasizes the importance of understanding both macro and micro markets when selecting properties. The podcast covers topics like interest rates, rental market trends, and adapting to changing market c…

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Danielle DiMartino Booth: Recession Signals, Inflation Trends, and Market Implications 27:51

2M ago27:51

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Renowned economist and former Federal Reserve advisor Danielle DiMartino Booth joins host Mike Wallberg, CFA, for a hard-hitting conversation about the real state of the U.S. economy. From the under-the-radar signs of a recession to the shifting credit landscape, Danielle unpacks why traditional metrics may be missing the mark—and what investors sh…

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2291: Inside Property Management- 26 Years of Gritty Real Estate Wisdom, Tenant Screening Secrets, Avoiding Evictions and Finding Quality Renters 25:15

2M ago25:15

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Kimberly, a seasoned property manager with 26 years of experience, shares insights on effective tenant management. She emphasizes thorough tenant screening, including credit checks and reference calls, and advocates for detailed lease agreements with house rules to educate tenants. Kimberly prioritizes showing properties before vacancy, ensuring mi…

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2290 FBF: Listener Questions & The Laws of Human Nature, Famous Author on Power & Strategy, Robert Greene 46:18

2M ago46:18

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 1140 published last February 28, 2019. Jason Hartman and Adam start off today's show discussing listener Brandon's question about living above or below your means. It's important to keep things in perspective as you're deciding how to live your life because just getting more stuff doesn't necessarily make you h…

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2289: Land-to-Improvement Ratios & Regression to Replacement Cost with Jason Hartman 30:32

2M ago30:32

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Today Jason wants you to understand that "regression to replacement cost" and Land to Improvement (LTI) ratios is crucial for real estate investors. This concept involves separating property value into land and improvement (buildings) components to assess risk and appreciation. High land value markets are riskier due to cyclical volatility. Replace…

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2288: Real Estate Market Outlook: Rates, Inventory, and the Coming Surge with Paul Lizell 29:36

2M ago29:36

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Jason and Paul Lizell discuss the current state of the real estate market, with Paul sharing his insights from being on the ground and Jason predicting a severe housing shortage by 2030. They also touched on long-term demographic trends, the potential for reduced interest rates, and the impact of these trends on the real estate market. Jason expres…

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2287 FBF: Local vs Long Distance Real Estate Investing with Logan Mohtashami Financial Contributor for BusinessInsider.com 57:02

2M ago57:02

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This Flashback Friday is from from episode 292, published last December 29, 2012. Jason Hartman talks with a listener about local vs. long distance real estate investing and how geography is less meaningful than ever before in history. Then today’s guest is loan manager, stock trader and financial columnist, Logan Mohtashami with a no-spin discussi…

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2286: Opportunity Cost of Listening to Doomers and Fractional Real Estate Investing for Only $250 with Alex Blackwood 42:39

2M ago42:39

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Jason emphasized the importance of investing in real estate and criticized doomers for causing people to miss out on wealth creation opportunities. He highlighted the need to update one's mindset to adapt to the abundance of the modern world and announced the upcoming Empowered Investor Live event. The event will feature speakers such as Michael Ma…

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2285: Trump, Tariffs, and Turbulence: Economic Uncertainty Ahead with George Gammon 42:47

3M ago42:47

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Greetings from Medellin, Colombia! Jason's inviting you to Empowered Investor Live which is on April4-6! Get your tickets now! Buy one ticket to TWO awesome events! https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ and https://rebelcapitalistlive.com/ Jason then welcomes George Gammon as they discuss the current economic uncertainty and volatility, particularly i…

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Peter Zeihan: America’s Evolving Geopolitical Landscape 24:01

3M ago24:01

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Geopolitical strategist and bestselling author Peter Zeihan returns for a deep dive into the shifting global order. He and host Mike Wallberg, CFA, explore the evolving role of the US in international trade, the economic impact of demographic shifts, and how America's political landscape is reshaping its strategy on the world stage. Peter unpacks t…

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2284 FBF: Domestic & International Real Estate Investing with Dr. Steve Sjuggerud of Stansberry Research 57:17

3M ago57:17

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 277, published last September 11, 2012. Jason Hartman is joined by Dr. Steve Sjuggerrud, editor for Stansberry Research, for a discussion of real estate investing domestic and international, attractive mortgage rates, and government deals that are making real estate a much more attractive investment. Steve talk…

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2283: Interest Rates and the Economy: Is a Recession the Key to Change? Long-term Debt as a Financial Strategy with Ric Edelman 27:25

3M ago27:25

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Jason discussed a theory that the Trump administration is intentionally slowing the economy to set the stage for lower interest rates, referencing Anthony Pompliano's newsletter. He also highlighted the current economic situation, emphasizing the need for the US government to refinance its debt and the role of interest rates in this process. Jason …

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2282: Extremely Low Housing Mortgage Delinquencies, Reducing RIsk and Benefitting from Inflation 37:39

3M ago37:39

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Jason discusses the current state of the foreclosure market, and the importance of income property as a historically proven investment during times of economic uncertainty. He also presented a chart showing the percentage of loan balances that are 90 days or more delinquent by different loan types and discussed the evolution of automobiles and the …

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2281 FBF: Global Change & Fiscal Hangovers with Investor Analyst Keith Fitz-Gerald of Money Map Press 1:15:06

3M ago1:15:06

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Jason Hartman starts this episode of The Creating Wealth Show with a candid discussion about some internal workings in his business, properties in Indianapolis and Memphis. The disastrous political policies that lead Detroit into economic devastation and high crime rates. Jason Hartman interviews Keith Fitz-Gerald, the Chairman of The Fitz-Gerald G…

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2280: The Humble Alpha: Finding Your True Identity & Redefining Leadership with Steven Kuhn 33:34

3M ago33:34

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This interview delves into Steven Kuhn's "Humble Alpha" concept, focusing on internal strength and authenticity. Kuhn emphasizes discovering one's true identity through self-reflection and external feedback, culminating in a two-word moniker. He champions certainty and "HIT" principles (honesty, integrity, transparency) as foundations for leadershi…

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2279: Trump Tariffs and Housing Inventory Trends: Decoding the Data for Real Estate Investors 38:52

3M ago38:52

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Jason shared insights from his travels and discussed the current state of the real estate market, emphasizing the importance of direct investing and the potential benefits of combining real estate investments with new visa programs. He highlighted upcoming events and opportunities for investors, including the Empowered Investor Live conference and …

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Peter Lazaroff, CFA: The Mindset and Strategies of a Long-Term Investor 47:04

3M ago47:04

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Join us for a special crossover episode of Enterprising Investor, where host Mike Wallberg, CFA, sits down with The Long Term Investor podcast’s Peter Lazaroff, CFA, for a lively and thought-provoking conversation. Together, they dive into the key influences that have shaped their investing philosophies and personal worldviews, sharing insights gle…

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2278 FBF: Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy and Governmental Irresponsibility with Dr. Kirk Elliott (Part 2) 41:49

3M ago41:49

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 262, published last June 9, 2012. Countries around the globe are teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, with our own country no exception. Jason Hartman interviews Dr. Kirk Elliot, Ph.D., investment adviser with ICA, on monetary and fiscal policy and the irresponsibility of governments around the world. Using Gr…

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2277: Decoding the Coming Recession: Kerry Lutz on Market Shifts, Economic Storm Clouds and the 2025 Outlook on Real Estate 36:12

3M ago36:12

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Jason Hartman discusses potential changes in the US, including the elimination of property taxes in Florida and Tennessee, and Trump's proposed "Gold Card" program. This program would allow wealthy foreigners to pay $5 million for US residency, potentially eliminating the national debt and boosting the economy. Hartman emphasizes the importance of …

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2276: The Landlord-Friendly Era: Navigating Higher Rent Prices, Household Incomes, Housing Supply and Inflation in 2025 25:32

3M ago25:32

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Jason Hartman discusses several real estate trends and news items in this episode. He highlights a Wall Street Journal article predicting a landlord-friendly era with rising rents, which could stoke inflation. Hartman also mentions a potential bill in Indiana to annex some Illinois counties, and Florida's consideration of eliminating property taxes…

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2275 FBF: Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy and Governmental Irresponsibility with Dr. Kirk Elliott (Part 1) 57:02

3M ago57:02

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 261, published last June 9, 2012. Countries around the globe are teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, with our own country no exception. Jason Hartman interviews Dr. Kirk Elliot, Ph.D., investment adviser with ICA, on monetary and fiscal policy and the irresponsibility of governments around the world. Using Gr…

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2274: Trump's Tax Plan 2.0: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know with Tom Wheelwright 48:35

3M ago48:35

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Jason and tax expert Tom Wheelwright discusses potential changes under a new Trump administration, including the extension of the 2017 tax act, possible reintroduction of bonus depreciation, and a reduced tax rate for manufacturers. He anticipates challenges in implementing tariffs and addressing immigration issues, which could impact the real esta…

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2273: Multifamily Market Distress and Why It is the Perfect Time to Buy with Hunter Thompson 38:45

3M ago38:45

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Jason and Hunter Thompson discussed the current state of the multifamily housing industry, the potential for a buying opportunity, and the dynamics of supply and demand in various markets. They also explored the economic implications of the new administration's policies, the unique aspects of the United States that make it an attractive place for i…

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