In a recent investment seminar, Jason Hartman dove into the topic of investing in income property during an inflationary period. After single-family homes sales rose in January, income property inventory became low. As we head deeper into a Trump administration, Jason points out that the signs of inflation are there and we’d better be ready for it.
Key Takeaways:
[0:40] Inflation induced debt destruction and your mortgage
[2:46] Jason explains how the government manipulates inflation numbers through hedonic adjustment
[10:14] The ultimate investing equation.
[17:33] Remember, investments generate income
[19:24] Cash and bonds are destroyed by inflation
[21:26] Inflation is not taken into account by the IRS
[24:20] Loan defaults happen during inflationary and deflationary times
[27:03] What you’re paying in corporate taxes vs self employment taxes
