1762: Collective Report, Construction Workers Shortage, Lunch with Robert Kiyosaki, Elon Musk Space X, Logan Mohtashami, Zillow Debacle, Big Drop in Home Prices Could Take Awhile

8 Nov 2021 · 32 min
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8 Nov 2021 · 32 min

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In this episode Jason Hartman opens with a recap of the inaugural Collective Mastermind event he co‑hosts with George Gammon and Ken McElroy, describing the high‑ticket membership, race‑car driving, and a lavish fashion‑show dinner. He then shifts to a deep dive on the nationwide construction‑worker shortage, citing Real Trends data that 300‑400 k jobs are open monthly and discussing how the shortage drives material costs and home‑price inflation. Hartman critiques the modern college system, championing vocational trades as a lucrative, debt‑free path, and shares anecdotes from a four‑hour luncheon with Robert Kiyosaki, using the conversation to illustrate self‑directed learning (from Gutenberg to SpaceX). He highlights soaring inflation by comparing turkey prices (from $28.80 to $55.20 in a year) and introduces his “inflation‑induced debt destruction” strategy, noting that current inflation rates exceed 30‑year mortgage rates, creating an environment where borrowing can be profitable. The second half of the show features a recorded interview with economist Logan Mohtashami, who explains why Zillow’s iBuying model failed—overpaying for homes, flawed forecasting, and likely CEO turnover—and why a massive drop in home prices is unlikely given strong homeowner debt‑service ratios, low mortgage‑payment burdens, and longer home‑ownership tenure. Mohtashami also critiques bearish housing narratives and stresses that forced sales are required for a true crash. The episode concludes with Ken McElroy describing the Collective’s purpose, member profile, and the blend of personal‑development, networking, and real‑estate education it offers.

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