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