Anyone familiar with Jason Hartman?

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Will Pritchett · Answer

@Phillip Cuilla I am somewhat familiar with Jason Hartman's material.  I listen to his podcasts and have learned quite a bit.  I find his approach to debt very interesting.  He likes linear markets as opposed to cyclical markets and he uses debt as a hedge against inflation.  He is passionate about what he does as well.  I'm not affiliated and haven't spent money with him but I have learned quite a bit from his podcasts.  I'd recommend listening to a few.  I've listened to some of his old episodes from around '07 and his predictions were more accurate than any I have heard.  This is just my two cents.  Some of his podcasts are interviews and some are more about his investing philosophy.  I'd recommend finding some of the latter types to get a feel for if you like his philosophy.  Good luck!

Scott Radetich · Answer

I've been listening to him for over a year now. He has some great material, I'd recommend it to anyone interested in REI.   And thanks to him, one of my rentals that had a ton of equity in it and only 10 years left till payoff.  Now has a new 30 year mortgage, 50% larger than its original purchase price!

I intended to buy a few of his properties with those proceeds and had been talking to one of his investment counselors but then an inside deal popped up in a town closer to me that I couldn't pass on.  I still plan to buy some properties from him, I just need to restock my bank accounts first...

Jason Hartman · Answer

Everything requires a grain of salt… My opinion is included. ;-)

Joshua D. · Answer

I listened to Jason Hartman's podcast for a long time! He dose have quite a unique view on real estate. Seems a bit idealistic at times, but it is defenently worth listening to!

Lisa R. · Answer

Yes, I do take responsibly for my own actions: I should have never trusted Jason Hartman to pay me as promised. My bad. No client has ever ripped me off before, so it was unexpected. I expect clients to simply to pay me for my time and work—"crazy" I know(!) Instead of approving all the hours that I logged to meet HIS deadline for HIS speech—"Profits in Paradise" in Miami, he has actually hired a lawyer to threaten me with legal action to remove the above review. Probably paying IDK, 5X? the amount he owed me, and potentially more? But "I'm" the crazy one. Okay. Calling me a "terrorist" and "extortionist" now: "rip off artist" "crazy" and "epic liar,"—without a single fact to back it up—this is what I get for simply wanting to be paid for my work, and warning others of the facts about this guy. I even offered to knock off some of the time. I sincerely hope they try to sue me—everything I wrote is factual so—good luck! I have screen captures of all the slanderous name-calling above, and the endless stonewalling and run around to get out of a mere $350 graphic design bill. Unbelievable.

Jason Hartman · Answer

You can see how absurd Lisa is by reading her very own, very contradictory comments. She blames everybody else and refuses to take responsibility for her own actions. The platform she uses is now to blame. After many, many years of her using it she suddenly claims that she doesn't understand how it works. Crazy.

There are people who create value in the world and those sad people who try to steal it from others.

Jason Hartman · Answer

@Lisa Rahon is a contractor who RIPPED US OFF. She created FAKE hours and didn't comply with her contract. She is an epic liar.

Lisa R. · Answer

Stay away from Jason Hartman. He will rip you off if at all possible. I'm a graphic designer who worked for him through a service he insists on using: Upwork. It records time and takes screen captures to confirm what you are working on. He intentionally set a limit for 5 hours a week. When I went over 5 on the first week I asked him what we should do and he said not to worry about it. The system keeps recording and taking screen captures so he can just approve the hours with a couple clicks. First he said he couldn't log into to Upwork, then he pretended he "doesn't understand." I've sent him a detailed bill including the hours he can see on the system (attached). He knows exactly what I'm talking about. Now he's just giving me the runaround, insisting I need to contact him through something called Voxer, but I have already sent him the same bill and the same message through that service repeatedly. He actually called me a "terrorist" and said I was "extorting" him. I am not a wealthy person, $350 means a lot to my husband and I and he's supposed to be some kind of millionaire. I took time out from other clients to work for him in good faith, and now I see he is not to be trusted. Do not get involved. To think that I would work 16 hours and only be paid for 5 is sick. He clearly uses this service to screw people. He is a pro at giving the runaround.

Jason Hartman · Answer

Thanks @Scott Radetich - Congrats on your inside deal and we're here to assist whenever needed. :-)

Phillip Cuilla · Answer

Will,

Thanks for your feedback.I have a friend in Texas who invests with Jason Hartman and is having some success. My wife and I have taken the plunge also buying two properties in Florida.I listen to his podcasts all the time-mostly great advice but some of his opinions

require a "grain of salt" .

I just haven't seen or heard much of his name in the forums so I thought I would ask.

Thanks again!

Anyone familiar with Jason Hartman?

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