The phantom real estate downturn.

Did you know that since 1968 there has never been a downturn in the real estate market? Let’s say that again. Since 1968 there has never been a downturn in the nationwide housing market. Come to one of our seminars, like the one coming up this Saturday, May 2, and we’ll dig out a chart [...]

Platinum Properties practices what we preach – really.

You may be vaguely (or perhaps implicitly) aware that one of our business practices as a unique member of the real estate industry is that we do practice what we preach. But what exactly does that mean? The short version is that we don’t recommend any properties to clients until one of our area managers [...]

Are you ready for Saturday?

Do you have your calendar marked for this Saturday, May 2, 2009 yet? It’s another monthly installment of our live educational event called Creating Wealth in Today’s Economy. This seminar is the backbone of the teaching process at Platinum Properties Investor Network. The time has never been better to acquire the life-changing information to let [...]

We preach “microtargeting.”

Microtargeting. That’s a cool little word that has nothing to do with a sniper perched high on a ridge waiting for the black limousine to drive by below. For our purposes, microtargeting refers to the process Platinum Properties goes through when selecting properties we eventually recommend to our clients. It’s not enough to suggest you [...]

Should we have an “ownership society?”

“Ownership society” is a slogan apparently coined by former U.S. President George W. Bush, especially during his re-election run in 2004. The idea seems solid enough. It is based on the belief that the welfare of individuals is related to their ability to control their own lives and wealth, rather than relying on government handouts.
The [...]

Refinancing is more exciting than you think.

In recent posts, we’ve made frequent reference to refinancing as a great investment strategy when applied to your income property portfolio. But the realization struck that while everyone has probably heard the term, some may only have a vague idea of what it actually means.
So, let’s get everyone on the same footing and define exactly [...]

A refresher in Refi ‘Til You Die!

Our average client comes to us with about $300,000 in unused equity sitting in the house they live in. By using the Platinum Property strategy of refinancing as a method of creating wealth, you could retire with a $67,000 income in 12 years. This is a conservative estimate based on historical track records.
Did that get [...]

Foreclosures, by Donald.

Probably the most recognized name in real estate investing over the last three decades or so has been Donald Trump. These days, he has his fingers in everything from the reality show The Apprentice to owner of the Miss USA Pageant, which seems to hold the upper hand over Miss America in recent years.
But where [...]

The first rule of life – keep living.

Since we recently mentioned Jason’s discussion with Catherine Austin Fitts, it seems fitting to also bring to your attention a new website, www.HolisticSurvival.com. This is a new and growing endeavor from Jason with the stated mission of protecting the people, places, and profits you care about in uncertain times.
Holistic Survival (HS) is in the process [...]

Creating Wealth #98 – Become the Next Donald Trump: Uncover Cutting Edge Real Estate Trends

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Welcome to Creating Wealth with Jason Hartman.  During this program, Jason is going to tell you some really exciting things that you probably haven’t thought of before and a new slant on investing, fresh new approaches to America’s best investment that will enable you to create more wealth and happiness than you [...]

Jason finds a kindred spirit in Catherine Austin Fitts.

You might want to check out Jason’s recent interview of Catherine Austin Fitts on podcast show #96 of Creating Wealth. As founder and publisher of the Solari Report, Ms. Fitts backs up her goal to teach people how to navigate the opportunities and risks in the global financial system and political economy with an impressive [...]

Vladimir Lenin had a point.

Founder of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Lenin, had a few things to say about how to end capitalism and it revolved around devaluing (debauching, as he called it) the currency of a nation. Sound familiar? We’ve been ringing the alarm bells of the far-reaching effects of a continually devalued American dollar on these cyber pages [...]

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Platinum says ‘maybe’ to foreclosures.

We used to be suspicious of foreclosures. Didn’t like them. Didn’t recommend them. However, we are also aware that one of the truisms in life is that things sometimes change. For those who haven’t been paying attention, there have been lots of foreclosures lately. People are losing homes that are only a few years old, [...]

Savings and CD’s are a losing proposition.

With the prospect of ever-increasing inflation looming on the horizon, it might be time to re-visit the topic of savings accounts and certificates of deposit. In the past, before annual inflation rates of 4% to 10% became par for the course, it was possible to come out ahead of the game investing in either of [...]

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