1358: 2019 Year in Review, Real Estate Market in 2020 & Collapse of Brands

31 Dec 2019 · 36 min
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31 Dec 2019 · 36 min

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In this year‑end podcast, host Jason Hartman and co‑host Rabbi Evan Moffic review the past decade, argue that the 2010s were the best decade in human history due to gains in life expectancy, poverty reduction, and technological progress, and discuss how those macro trends intersect with real‑estate investing. They recount the post‑2008 investment mindset—courage, cash‑flow focus, and the “commandment #5” rule that a property must make sense at purchase—to explain why investors who bought in 2010 are now thriving. The conversation shifts to current market data, featuring NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun, who notes low inventory, rising home prices, and modest expected 2020 growth, while also addressing the impact of the trade war, low mortgage rates, and policy factors such as the SALT cap and mortgage‑interest deduction limits. They explore demographic shifts: a surge to over 100 million renters, the exodus from high‑cost states (California, New York, etc.) driven by tax and regulatory burdens, and the accelerating role of remote work. A new trend—micro‑apartments—as a solution to affordability in expensive cities is introduced. Hartman also predicts a “collapse of brands,” observing that consumer goods and luxury items are becoming dramatically cheaper due to online competition, reducing the premium of established brands. Throughout, the hosts stress optimism as a core investor mindset and conclude with a forward‑looking outlook for the 2020s, urging listeners to buy properties that make sense from day one and to anticipate continued geographic migration and technology‑driven market changes.

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