Synopsis
The American Monetary Association is a non-profit venture funded by The Jason Hartman Foundation that is dedicated to educating people about the practical effects of monetary policy and government actions on inflation, deflation and freedom. Our goal is to help people prosper in the midst of uncertain economic times.The American Monetary Association believes that a new and innovative understanding of wealth, value, business and investment is necessary to thrive in the new reality of big government, big deficits and monetary destruction.Host, Jason Hartman, interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad), Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Peter Schiff (Crash Proof), William Cohan (House of Cards), Ellen Brown (Web of Debt), Thomas Woods (Meltdown), Gerald Celente (Trends Journal), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Chris Mayer (Capital & Crisis), Chris Martenson (The Crash Course), Robert Prechter (Elliott Wave), Pat Buchanan (Presidential Candidate), Eric Tyson (Investing for Dummies), Addison Wiggin & Bill Bonner (Agora – The Daily Reckoning), Catherine Austin Fitts (Solari), Thomas Sowell (The Hoover Institution), Marc Chandler (Making Sense of the Dollar), Gillian Tett (Fool’s Gold & The Financial Times), Howard Ruff (Prosper In The Coming Bad Years), Larry Parks (Gold Wars & FAME), James West (Crime of the Century), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), Bill Whittle (Rich Man Poor Man), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert R. Prechter (Elliot Wave Theory), Lowell Ponte (The Great Withdrawal), Jack Gerard (American Petroleum Institute), Jeffrey Hirsch (Stock Trader's Almanac), Jim Bruce (Money For Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogies, and Bears), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China), A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Episodes' where alternative topics of interest are explored every tenth episode. This provides a diverse mix of programming exploring issues and influential authors like Hannah Holmes (What Is Your Personality Type), Dr. Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages), Christine Hassler (Manage Your Expectations), Sam Carpenter (Work the System), Chuck Gallagher (Second Chances), John J. Murphy (Zentrepreneur), and Robert Greene (Mastery). Topics explored at depth by the American Monetary Association include Bitcoin, digital currencies, investing, corporate tax inversions, crowdfunding, inflation, the Federal Reserve, student loan debt, monetary policy, economic challenges facing generation Y, solar energy, 3D printing, medical technology, US dollar, currency exchange, plunging bond rates, personal and commercial bankruptcy, the cost of a college education, digital banking, the American dream, capital gains taxes, asset protection, gold and silver, commodities markets, precious metals, investing tips, structural and personal unemployment, bank regulations, regulatory reform, emerging markets, shadow banking, social media, derivatives, mobile commerce, government regulation, housing market, identity theft, cyber currencies, mortgage lenders, investment properties, VA loans, gold standard, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, online auctions, landlord tenant conflicts, tax lien investing, tax law, retirement, contract law, stagflation, home loans, real estate scams, renters, reverse mortgages, foreclosures, euro, European Union, ECB, European Central Bank, the US housing market, micro lending, online security, cyber security, online banking, digital banking, outsourcing, online shopping, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, JP Morgan, short sales, austerity, forex, monetary systems, budget surplus, budget deficits, tax cuts, solar energy, consumer debt, consumer price index, property investing, high frequency trading, interest rates, college tuition, cashless societies, credit card debt, credit monitoring, credit ratings, currency trading, refinancing, federal stimulus, financial independence, financial planning, financial literacy, economic growth, economic development, Wall Street, IPO, IRS, Internal Revenue Service, IMF, International Monetary Fund, mobile banking, Elliot Wave Theory, free trade, underwater homeowners, foreign investing, oil prices, entrepreneurship, Equifax, federal budget, Keynes, Keynesian, fiat currency, financial scams, global economy, gold standard, income tax, and foreign investment.
Episodes
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336: Mortgage Credit Availability MCAI, Migration with Evan Moffic
25/06/2020 Duration: 35minThe key is to take action, but the purpose of today’s show is to explain why the actions we take make sense. Jason Hartman and Evan Moffic discuss the mortgage credit availability index, MCAI, and affordability. What has changed since 2004? Why would one wait and try to time the market? What’s the opportunity cost of timing the market? Key Takeaways: [3:00] Discussing the opportunity cost of lost money by waiting and trying to time the market. [4:00] Diving into the affordability index and the MCAI [9:20] Mortgage Credit Availability Index MCAI [10:00] Affordability = mortgage payments vs income [12:30] Show recommendation, America In Color [14:00] Watching the index move, in hindsight, from 2004 to 2019. What can we learn and expect? [22:00] At some point, you want to be satisfied. [24:15] “Successful people are willing to do things that unsuccessful people are unwilling to do.” [30:00] Choose your company well. Websites: JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Ja
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335: The Dao of Capital, Investing in a Distorted World by Mark Spitznagel
19/06/2020 Duration: 27minPosition or Profit? Position yourself for the rise of suburbia. With several contributing factors for people migrating away from mid-rise and high-rise condos, suburbia looks better and better. Jason Hartman shares real estate investing strategies that have proven effective for decades. However, current events have made these strategies more appealing. Investment Counselor, Doug, shares supporting investment tips based on the book, The Dao of Capital by Mark Spitznagel. Books: The Dao of Capital by Mark Spitznagel Key Takeaways: [1:00] Investment Counselor, Doug [1:30] Discussing, The Dao of Capital, Investing in a Distorted World, Mark Spitznagel [3:00] Instead of focusing on profit, focus on your position. [7:00] Discussing strategies like searching for weak companies [11:00] When you have population migrations it puts upward pressure on both price and rents [14:30] The demand for sub 250k homes goes up, as 2.3 million potentially leave mid and high-rise condos. [20:00] Dollar-cost averaging, the Spitzn
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334: Consuelo Mack WealthTrack PBS, The Wall Street Journal Report
17/06/2020 Duration: 27minConsuelo Mack of Wealth Track on PBS joins the show today to elaborate on the effects of the non-discriminatory Coronavirus. She expects to see two economic waves from this, and the second has yet to hit. Find out where she, unlike many others, recommends that you invest. Key Takeaways: [1:30] Yes, this pandemic is non-discriminating, but a great takeaway is how lucky we are in America. Now is a time for most to reevaluate their personal, and professional lives. [4:00] Expecting two waves in the economy. First, the shock and stop. Second, the aftershock and termination of employees. [5:00] Cash reserves are extremely valuable in times of crisis. [6:00] Cash is not trash! [7:45] The value of liquidity can not be underestimated at times like this. [12:00] People are already taking action to leave high-density areas. [17:20] Reverse mortgages [23:15] What role does FinTech play in all of this? Websites: WealthTrack.com JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/Ask Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman P
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333: What’s Next for Bitcoin, Real Estate Strategic Investing, Mark Moss
12/06/2020 Duration: 42minJason Hartman talks with guest, Mark Moss, who believes in fully diversifying your investment portfolio. Mark shares his strategy on investing in gold, stocks, real estate, and even cryptocurrency. All of his strategy leads back to the idea that cashflow is the name of the game. Bitcoin does not need to be the global currency to have weight and validity. From game-theory to understanding what gives the currency its value, Mark shares what he knows about investing across the board. Key Takeaways: [1:30] The smartest people in the world know that they don’t know. [3:00] Cashflow is always the name of the game, but I don’t forget about investing for growth. [7:00] Determine your own tolerance for risk. [9:45] Understanding money creating, through debt. [11:25] Since 1971, our standard unit of value has been severed. [14:00] Fake wealth vs creating wealth [17:00] Shifting to Cryptocurrencies [19:00] Shifting to Cryptocurrencies [22:20] Will cryptos lead to a separation of money and state? [26:00] There shall ne
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332: ‘Plandemic’ Investing, Jim Puplava Financial Sense Newshour
09/06/2020 Duration: 39minJim Puplava joins today’s show with much to talk about the supply chain disruption, and what’s to come of it. Jim says that business innovation is a must, and it looks as though companies like Walmart have already started making changes. These efficiencies aren’t only applicable in pandemic times, these strategies will prove to benefit businesses and patrons while we shelter-in-place or not. Jim Puplava’s interview is continues with a discussion on inflation or stagflation, where do we see the immediate future of the U.S.? As well, Jim shares some interesting concepts about cryptocurrency, why it might be used, and why it might be rejected. Finally, Jim answers why negative interest rates cause a problem with cash. Key Takeaways: Jim Puplava [1:00] The supply chain has been disrupted. While it will take some time to correct, some of it will be beneficial. [3:00] Inflation is a lot more money chasing fewer goods and services. [10:40] Still singing the “creative destruction” tune. Business innovation is a mu
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331: COVID-19 & Universal Basic Income UBI Economy Is Chronically Short of Money, Ellen Brown
07/06/2020 Duration: 29minEllen Brown is today’s guest here to discuss Universal Basic Income, UBI. As well, she shares some interesting details about what happens to the money when a debt is paid. How did China increase its money supply by such a large percentage in two decades? Key Takeaways: Guest: Ellen Brown, author of over a dozen books including, The Public Bank Solution, From Austerity to Prosperity [2:30] What is a postal account? [10:45] What is the end game of money spending? [12:10] Money is lent into existence. Banks create the principal but they don’t create the interest, so debt always grows faster than the money supply. [15:00] The real economy is always short of money because there’s a hole in the bucket that always drains into the financial economy. [16:00] What is the financialized economy? [20:20] Debt grows until it gets so high that people can’t borrow anymore, so they pay down their debts instead of taking out new debts. That shrinks the money supply. That goes into deflation which goes into depression. [22:
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330: Coronavirus Quarantine Survivor “Where in the World is Juanita Ingram, Mommy Talk Live by Juanita Ingram
29/05/2020 Duration: 18minCoronavirus Quarantine Survivor, attorney, author, and actress, Juanita Ingram joins Jason Hartman to discuss Taiwan’s reaction to Coronavirus, approximately 30 days before it hit the U.S. What did Taiwan do right, and how did SARS prepare them for this problem. Born in Tennessee, and made her way through the U.K. and finally to Taiwan, hear Juanita’s perspective on the differences of culture and how Coronavirus was handled. Key Takeaways: [1:45] What’s going on in Taiwan, so close to China? [5:00] From Wuhan Virus to COVID-19, the changes made in Taiwan, approximately 30 days ahead of the U.S. [6:45] After Taiwan’s experience with SARS, they had a pandemic plan in place. Taiwan is now being called the blueprint of what should’ve been done [9:30] Taiwan’s cases escalated due to the import of cases from outside of the country. [13:30] Two ER Doctors in Atlanta, Georgia that both tested positive. One is very sick, and the other is asymptomatic. Websites: www.iamjuanitaingram.com www.JasonHartman.com
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329: The Person Who Loses The Least Wins with Doug Casey, Past Recession Home Price
27/05/2020 Duration: 32minDoug Casey, author of Crisis Investing: Opportunities and Profits in the Coming Great Depression, joins Jason to discuss the biggest hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials. Casey shares his opinion on The Great Recession and the role it might play in the potential Greater Depression. Learn why Casey advises one to invest in mining, and his feelings on bonds, stocks, cash, gold, and cryptocurrency in comparison. Key Takeaways: [1:20] “The biggest hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials” - Casey [4:45] Casey presupposes that the worst of the 2008 recession is yet to come, and that for the last 8-10 years, we have been in the calm, the eye, of the storm. [6:30] “This could be more than a financial meltdown. Possibly an economic and social meltdown as well.” [7:00] The U.S. is no longer a country, but more-so a multi-dimensional, domestic, empire. [9:20] Bonds are a triple threat, about the worst place for your money at this time. [11:30] Bonds, stocks, cash, gold, cryptocurrency? [15:15] Have we entered the greater
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328: The Altucher Report, COVID-19 Population Migration, Talking Stocks
23/05/2020 Duration: 41minJames Altucher joins Jason to share his viewpoints on the economy, stocks, and more specifically the stimulus. As well, listen to the seriousness of this pandemic from a New Yorker’s perspective, and what it’s like managing life in the most challenging U.S. coronavirus area. James also discusses his moves in the stock market, and why he favors certain positions. As well, this pandemic will accelerate our development with technology and how we perceive colleges vs certificates. Key Takeaways: Guest: James Altucher [2:30] The New York and New Jersey Coronavirus perspective vs the rest of the nation. [5:30] “The earlier models were wrong” [10:10] “As long as you keep seeing insanity happen, those are all canaries in the coal mine.” -Altucher [11:00] We know that the economy is going to wake up, we just don’t know when and how. [12:40] Understanding why we should prep for supply shock. [14:15] The GDP of a year is about 20 trillion dollars, 5 trillion per quarter. There is an expectation that 2 to 3 trillion w
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327: Be A Doer! Jim Rogers Adventure Capitalist 4200% ROI in 10 Years
21/05/2020 Duration: 37minBe a doer! Jason Hartman discusses the risk/reward investment concepts when looked at in hindsight. It’s not about gambling, it’s about building solid fundamentals for investing. It’s understanding the advantages of multi-dimensional assets. Jim Rogers returns to the show for his first time in seven years. Jim talks with Jason about government power, and their financial strategies. The big question concerning government stimulus right now is, “how will we suffer from this?” Jason’s Recommendations For Your Library: Earl Nightingale’s Greatest Discovery Jim Rogers, Adventure Capitalist Key Takeaways: [3:15] The hardest ship to sail is a partnership. Investing Commandment Number 3, “thou shalt maintain control” [7:30] When you look back over time, the rewards always go to the doers. They always go to the risk takers! [12:00] Returns based only on inflation induced debt destruction…at the official rate of inflation, which is often understated. [13:30] Jim Rogers [19:30] Every government wants more power than
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326: Pandemic Investing Principles with Casey Weade
15/05/2020 Duration: 39minCasey Weade interviews Jason on the idea of pandemic investing, and how to know when it’s the right time to start investing in real estate. Since the remote world is becoming easier, and more friction-free, suburbia is on the rise. More so than ever, the home is the center of the universe. Pandemic investing means knowing about investment principles that work in hard times or easy times. If it makes sense the day you buy it, and the property is for essential living, you’re off to a good start. Key Takeaways: [2:00] Casey Weade talks pandemic investing [7:05] Crisis is an opportunity riding the dangerous wind [10:00] Suburbia is uniquely American [14:00] The remote world is becoming easier, and more friction-free [16:00] When is the right time to start investing in real estate? [24:30] The home is the center of the universe [28:00] Travel will change, and rentals will follow [31:30] Vacationing is optional, so in tougher times, short-term rentals may suffer [35:00] A good RV ratio, 1%, is worth its weight Webs
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325: Elliott Wave, The Phillips Curve, Kim Jong-un
09/05/2020 Duration: 33minToday, Jason Hartman discusses the Phillips curve and its relevance to our current economic situation. While we are all challenged in ways to adapt to our shelter-in-place advising, several benefits are being popularized out of necessity. Telemedicine, or telehealth, is growing rapidly, and not just for humans. Veterinary practices are using telemedicine for your pet's health as well. Steve Hochberg returns to elaborate on the Elliott Wave. How do we know when we have too much debt, the U.S., or the individual? Key Takeaways: [1:00] Is Kim Jong-Un alive? [5:30] Telemedicine, we’re finally there [8:00] The Phillips curve [14:00] Monetary policy comes from central banks, and fiscal policy comes from the government Guest: Steve Hochberg [22:00] Everything the Fed has said they’re going to do has been backed by the Treasury. The treasury has pledged to cover any losses that the Fed is going to incur through their lending programs, and this can’t go on forever [24:00] How do we know when we have too much debt? [
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324: Shadow Demand, Creative Destruction, COVID-19 Media, Quantitative Easing
07/05/2020 Duration: 01h06minReturning guest, Harry Dent, discusses the economy, company buybacks, and quantitative easing. Take a deeper look into the economic influence of each generation with their peak earning power, and peak spending trends. We are all searching for information on what to expect in uncertain times. Look at patterns Harry has analyzed to predict what’s to come. Jason discusses the roommate component as a part of understanding shadow demand for housing. Harry Dent shares his thoughts on where Baby Boomers and Millennials will go next, be that downsizing or repurposing the McMansions. What differences between the two generations have led to peak earning and peak spending trends, and how will they affect the housing market? [1:30] Harry Dent, Demographer [2:30] Puerto Rico, better weather, lower cost and better tax benefits [3:53] Famous for predictions on all aspects of the economy [3:50 ] QE Quantitative easing [8:00] What is the age of someone’s peak earning power and peak spending? [8:50] “Quantitative easing is
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323: COVID-19 Bailout, SBA Loans PPP & EIDL, inDinero’s Jessica Mah
01/05/2020 Duration: 42minBeware of the 'invisible tax,' inflation. Jason Hartman discusses inflation, poverty, and work-from-home lifestyle and advantages. In these challenging times, what professionals are able to stay optimistic? How are the elites transferring wealth? In part II of today’s show, Jason interviews Jessica Mah, founder of inDinero. Tune in for pro-tips on loan approval for PPP & EIDL. How can you optimize your time with loan delays, and get ahead of the game? And, don’t forget to prep for the end-game of these loans, will they be forgiven? Follow the rules and we shall see. Key Takeaways: [3:15] There are two types of taxation that we are paying: 1) The tax that we see, income tax, sales tax, etc 2) The inflation tax, which destroys the purchasing power of our money [7:30] People are being driven into poverty in this quarantine, making it very difficult for some to adjust to the work-from-home lifestyle [13:30] “Tis the set of the sails, And not the gales, Which tell us the way to go.” -Ella Wheeler Wilcox [16:0
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322: CARES Act $170 Billion RE Investors, Global Crypto-Currency?
27/04/2020 Duration: 31minStay Calm, Keep Good Counsel, Keep Your Eye On The Ball, Take Action. Rinse, and repeat. Jason Hartman is joined in today’s episode with his co-host from the Solomon Success Show, Rabbi Evan Moffic. Evan brings up some challenging questions about a new potential tax break from the CARES Act. What does Trump bring to the table as our first RE President? Will there be a global currency or an ever-growing nationwide rental assistance program? Key Takeaways: [1:25] New tax break, CARES Act, using depreciation to offset capital gains? [5:20] Trump is the first RE President [8:30] Herd immunity thoughts in the U.S. [10:00] Public health is linked to the economy [12:30] Stay calm, keep good counsel, keep your eye on the ball, take action [23:00] Review from a listener, Andrew. Thank you! [25:15] Will we go to a nationwide rental assistance program, like section-8? [27:00] Will there be a push to a crypto-currency? Websites: TAX SALE Webinar Link www.JasonHartman.com/Properties www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman Pr
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321: COVID-19 Baby Boom, When Tenants Can’t Pay, Mortgage Update
20/04/2020 Duration: 44minJason speaks with a client about their experience with a tenant not paying April 1. What are some creative resolutions to a tenant not being able to pay in hard times? In most situations, being strict with your tenant is advised, but in times as tragic as these, compassion goes a long way. What’s to come of China’s role in the world? In part two of today’s show, Adam checks in with a lender for updates on mortgage rates and what to expect going forward. Lenders are still wary about how the market will go but advances in technology are being improved to close deals remotely. This is because tools are becoming more readily available like online notary with video proof. Key Takeaways: [2:30] Tenants aren’t paying rent, but it’s our time as landlords to adjust our strategies [8:00] Have a little compassion for your tenants [12:30] Look for creative resolutions to tenants not able to pay April rent [17:40] Now, what is China’s role in the world, it’s changed so fast? [28:00] When mortgage rates hit historic lows
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320: The Next Depression, QE, Shadow Demand, Repo-Market Harry Dent
13/04/2020 Duration: 01h07minOur returning guest, Harry Dent, discusses the economy, company buybacks, and quantitative easing. Take a deeper look into the economic influence of each generation with their peak earning power, and peak spending trends. We are all searching for information on what to expect in uncertain times. Look at patterns Harry has analyzed to predict what’s to come. Jason discusses the roommate component as a part of understanding shadow demand for housing. As well, Harry explains the repo-market. Harry Dent shares his thoughts on where Baby Boomers and Millennials will go next, be that downsizing or repurposing the McMansions. What differences between the two generations have led to peak earning and peak spending trends, and how will they affect the housing market? Key Takeaways: [1:30] Harry Dent, Demographer, Famous for predictions on all aspects of the economy [6:00] What is the age of someone’s peak earning power and peak spending? [8:50] “Quantitative easing is not putting money into the banks system and lendi
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319: Mastering Money, Build Wealth & Financial Crisis & Going Public, Inside The SEC Norm Champ
11/04/2020 Duration: 32minJason Hartman talks with Norm Champ, a partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP about preventing the next crisis. Find out some helpful financial tips from the author of Mastering Money: How to Beat Debt, and Be Prepared for Any Financial Crisis. As the former director of the Division of Investment Management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Norm’s experience and viewpoint has many valuable lessons. Key Takeaways: [2:05] Where is the next financial crisis going to come from? [5:00] The home in which you live, is not necessarily something that needs to be owned [11:00] Renting vs owning, taking care of the property is one of the major benefits to seeing ownership [15:00] Understanding affinity fraud [20:00] What is the Volker Rule? Was it supposed to replace the Glass-Steagall Act? [28:00] There are some benefits from circulation between the private side and the public side Websites: www.NormChamp.com www.JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN
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318: Will COVID-19 Bring Money To The U.S. ?
08/04/2020 Duration: 34minKerry Lutz returns to the show to discuss the looming recession due to the coronavirus. China is coming back online with products, but who will be on the receiving end? Jason shares predictions on the rise of suburbia and the ever-diminishing desire to live in high-density cities. Who will receive the U.S. bail-out? Key Takeaways: [2:30] You can’t shut down the economy for even 90 days and expect to not have a major recession [3:50] China is coming back online to some extent now [7:48] Why would the U.S. bail out the cruise lines? [13:00] The Federal Reserve is now a bond buyer and might soon become a stock buyer as well [16:50] What’s to be made of all of the sudden CEO resignations? [19:15] Expansions create millionaires but recessions create billionaires [27:30] The rise of suburbia Websites: www.JasonHartman.com www.Financialsurvivalnetwork.com TAX SALE Webinar Link
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317: ‘Federal’ Reserve, 1031 Exchange Alternative, Population Density
03/04/2020 Duration: 35minToday, Jason Hartman unlocks one of the most powerful investment tools as an alternative to the 1031 exchange. The great thing about coupling an unsecured loan with a qualified intermediary installment sale is that you start with a new property and a new depreciation schedule. Before this investment skill is revealed, Jason shares an update on the promise of the ‘federal’ reserve plan to keep the economy in shape. Beware of the elevator, even the NYTimes is talking about the population density problem. Key Takeaways: [2:10] The US ‘federal’ reserve is taking the role of buzz lightyear, to infinity and beyond. They will provide unlimited asset purchases, with no limit to what they will do to prop up the economy [5:32] Winning is a relative game: Here’s how you do it! [9:35] “Density is really an enemy in a situation like this (coronavirus)” NYTimes Dr. Steven Goodman, an Epidemiologist at Stanford University [10:10] Trump is going to reopen the US [11:00] Chinese are cleaning their money, digital currency [1