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November 2, 2026Episode 37436 min

374: Public Reviews for Private Capital: Holding Fund Managers Accountable

Jason welcomes Pat Zingarella of https://investclearly.com/ discusses the challenges of private real estate investing and the lack of accountability among syndicators and fund managers. After discovering fraud within a prominent commercial real estate group, Zingerella created a review platform to help limited partners evaluate operators based on actual performance rather than social media influence. The discussion highlights the importance of thorough due diligence, cautioning that investors are buying into a business and its operators rather than just physical property. Furthermore, the conversation exposes common risks like self-dealing, hidden fees, and the dangers of relying on self-interested advice from capital raisers. Ultimately, the review site aims to bring transparency and third-party accountability to an otherwise private and unregulated investment landscape. #RealEstateSyndication, #FundManagers, #DueDiligence, #PassiveInvesting, #RealEstateInvesting, #Investly, #PrivateCapital, #SyndicationFraud, #OperatorCompetence, #CommercialRealEstate, #SyndicatorRedFlags, #DirectOwnership, #FundOfFunds, #InvestorProtection, #RealEstatePodcast Check out Jason Ai EmpoweredInvestor.com/Ai Join our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of the month https://EmpoweredInvestor.com/Wednesday https://empoweredinvestorpro.com Contact our Investment Counselors today! Get your FREE account today at https://PropertyTracker.com/ Check out our properties at https://EmpoweredInvestor.com or https://empoweredinvestormarketplace.com/app/search _______________________________________________________________ Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

August 10, 2026Episode 37330 min

373: The 'Free Lunch Metric' Revisited, Client Case Study - Dave Porter

Jason welcomes his long-term client David Porter, a retired executive who began investing in residential real estate around 2008. David explains his unique "free lunch metric," which he used to identify stable neighborhoods by ensuring fewer than 50% of local students qualified for government-assisted meals. Throughout the discussion, the pair explores the benefits of buy-and-hold strategies in linear markets like Indianapolis, emphasizing cash flow over speculative appreciation. David shares practical advice on managing property managers, maintaining financial buffers, and the importance of professional oversight for supposedly passive investments. They conclude by highlighting how David's courageous investing during the Great Recession successfully built a reliable income stream for his retirement. #FreeLunchMetric #RealEstateInvesting #CashFlowMachine #BuyAndHold #PropertyManagement #SingleFamilyHomes #IndianapolisRealEstate #PhoenixRealEstate #FinancialBuffer #PassiveIncome EmpoweredInvestor.com/Wednesday PropertyTracker.com _______________________________________________________________ Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://empoweredinvestor.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: https://empoweredinvestor.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: https://empoweredinvestor.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://empoweredinvestor.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://empoweredinvestor.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

June 10, 2026Episode 37233 min

372: Breaking Ground: Insights From the Housing Development Cycle

Brandon Cobb of HBG Capital explains the intricate process of land entitlement and development in the modern real estate market. He describes how his company identifies unimproved land, secures government approvals, and installs horizontal infrastructure like roads and utilities before selling finished lots to large national homebuilders. This specialized "middleman" role allows developers to mitigate risk by contracting for land only when they are certain of its development potential. The discussion highlights why new housing supply is difficult to create, noting that the process often takes years due to bureaucratic hurdles and environmental regulations. Ultimately, Cobb expresses optimism for 2026, predicting a market turnaround driven by lowering interest rates and a massive demand for entry-level affordable housing. Through this lens, Brandon provides a detailed look at the behind-the-scenes mechanics that sustain the residential real estate economy. _______________________________________________________________ Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

May 10, 2026Episode 37138 min

371: Real Estate Scams Revealed: Why True Wealth is "Built to Be Boring" with Jonathan Greene

Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! In this interview, real estate expert Jonathan Greene discusses the prevalence of scams and "get-rich-quick" schemes within the investment coaching and syndication industries. He emphasizes that successful real estate investing is inherently "boring" and long-term, contrasting it with the high-priced, flashy programs marketed by modern gurus on social media. Greene warns investors to watch for MLM-style referral structures and hidden fees, advising them to prioritize transparency and "skin in the game" from sponsors. He advocates for a "get-rich-slow" approach, highlighting the historical durability of income properties and the importance of geographic and asset diversification. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the need for personal responsibility and thorough due diligence to navigate a largely unregulated and marketing-driven landscape. Learn the MATH of real estate through https://propertytracker.com/! Get your FREE account today. #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateScams #PassiveIncome #IncomeProperty #WealthBuilding #GetRichSlow #DueDiligence #PropertyInvesting #RealEstateGuru #FinancialFreedom #BoringInvesting #RealEstateTips #Syndication #SkinInTheGame #LandlordLife #InvestSmart #RealEstateStrategies #WealthCreation #LongTermInvesting #InvestorEducation Key Takeaways: 0:00 Built to be boring and not regulatable 10:19 The psychology of high prices and inexperienced operators 15:35 Money raisers and commandment #3 26:54 Tips and advice 35:36 The durability of real estate 37:25 https://www.TrustGreene.com/ _______________________________________________________________ Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

April 10, 2026Episode 37033 min

370: The Language of Freedom: Entrepreneurship and Family Values with Connor Boyack

Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! Connor Boyack, the founder of Libertas Network talks to Jason about his organization's mission to foster freedom and financial literacy in young people through programs like the Tuttle Twins book series and the Children's Entrepreneur Market. The conversation highlights a deep dissatisfaction with the modern education system, which the speakers argue fails to teach critical thinking or practical history. To counter these shortcomings, Boyack advocates for family-centered learning and entrepreneurship as the primary tools for building a more informed citizenry. He also introduces Praxis, a professional apprenticeship program designed as a cost-effective alternative to traditional college degrees. Ultimately, the text encourages parents to take a proactive role in their children's development to ensure economic independence and personal liberty. https://connorboyack.com/ https://www.kidsmarkets.com/ https://joinpraxis.com/ https://libertas.org/ _______________________________________________________________ Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

March 10, 2026Episode 36935 min

369: Real Estate Rental Trends and the New Economic Landscape with Alex Blackwood

This podcast features a discussion between host Jason Hartman and Mogul Club co-founder Alex Blackwood regarding the current state of the U.S. real estate market. The conversation begins with an analysis of the Washington D.C. housing landscape, noting how political shifts and government efficiency initiatives like DOGE are impacting local supply and demand. Blackwood explains that despite higher interest rates, a persistent housing shortage and "golden handcuffs"—where homeowners refuse to sell low-rate mortgages—continue to buoy property values. They explore the concept of shadow demand from young adults living at home and how institutional investors are driving rental growth in markets like Texas. Ultimately, the source promotes real estate crowdfunding as a viable tool for younger investors to build wealth amidst an increasingly unaffordable traditional market. #RealEstateInvesting #HousingShortage #RentalMarket #MogulClub #DOGE #DCHousing #GoldenHandcuffs #ShadowDemand #PathOfGrowth #CommercialProperty #WealthGap #TexasRealEstate #FractionalInvesting #HousingAffordability #EconomicTrends Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

February 10, 2026Episode 36831 min

368: Navigating the Commercial Real Estate Landscape with Paul Moore

Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! Jason Hartman interviews Paul Moore to examine the current fragmented state of commercial real estate, highlighting that the market is composed of many distinct asset classes. While the office sector faces severe distress and potential permanent shifts due to remote work, other areas like RV parks and mobile home parks show significant growth potential. The discussion explains how multifamily properties are struggling with high interest rates and "floating rate" debt, leading to the emergence of rescue capital and preferred equity to save underwater deals. Moore emphasizes that location and property type are more important than broad headlines, as some niches remain undersupplied despite the banking system's overall pressure. The conversation concludes by exploring alternative investments, such as destination RV parks featuring high-tech amenities and the steady demand for affordable manufactured housing. #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #Multifamily #RVParks #MobileHomeParks #SelfStorage #InvestmentStrategy #OfficeMarket #MarketTrends #CapRates #PreferredEquity #RescueCapital #PassiveIncome #AffordableHousing #CommercialInvesting Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

January 10, 2026Episode 36737 min

367: Trump 2.0, Economic Disruption and the Future of the Dollar with Charles Goyette

Jason Hartman and author Charles Goyette evaluate the economic shifts under a new presidential administration. The discussion highlights concerns that tariffs and deportations will act as inflationary forces, driving up the costs of consumer goods and real estate construction. While the participants celebrate the potential for a meritocracy and reduced government regulation, they remain skeptical of the government's ability to balance its budget without further devaluing the dollar. Goyette specifically warns of a "tectonic shift" in the global economy, characterized by higher interest rates and international currency wars. To navigate this volatility, the sources suggest that investors prioritize hard assets like real estate and physical gold to protect their purchasing power. Future prosperity is seen as a battle between the deflationary benefits of technology and the inflationary pressures of government spending. #CommercialInvesting #Trump2 #Inflation #Tariffs #GoldAndSilver #RealEstateInvesting #SoundMoney #NationalDebt #GovernmentEfficiency #DeDollarization #EconomicTrends #TradeWars #InterestRates #ArtificialIntelligence #FiscalPolicy Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

December 10, 2025Episode 3661 hr 17 min

366: Creditism and the Future of the American Sovereign Wealth Fund with Richard Duncan

In this interview, host Jason Hartman and economist Richard Duncan explore the shift from traditional capitalism to "creditism," an economic system driven by debt and credit creation rather than capital accumulation. Duncan advocates for the establishment of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund to aggressively finance breakthroughs in advanced technologies like AI and robotics, arguing this is essential to counter China's rapid rise. He suggests that the government should act as a venture capitalist, taking equity stakes in private companies to ensure the public benefits from taxpayer-funded innovations. The discussion also addresses potential inflationary risks under the second Trump administration, specifically regarding tariffs and mass deportations that could strain the labor market. Duncan concludes that while the current global credit bubble is precarious, strategic government investment remains the only way to sustain economic growth and national security. #SovereignWealthFund #Creditism #TheMoneyRevolution #MacroWatch #USChinaCompetition #EconomicGrowth #Inflation #FederalReserve #Tariffs #DebtCeiling #Automation #Capitalism #GlobalEconomy #TrumpEconomics #FutureTechnology Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

November 10, 2025Episode 36526 min

365: Mobile Homes and Parking Lots: Kevin Bupp's Winning Asset Classes

Kevin Bupp discusses his successful investments in mobile home parks and parking lots, highlighting how these asset classes remain profitable despite high interest rates and changing market conditions. He explains the demographic shift in mobile home parks with younger residents seeking affordable housing, and the value of parking lots as both cash-flowing assets and potential land plays in urban areas with diminishing parking supply. The conversation covers investment structures, management approaches, and future considerations including the impact of autonomous vehicles on parking demand, while emphasizing that quality real estate investments can succeed in any market environment. https://kevinbupp.com/ https://sunrisecapitalinvestors.com/ Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com