CW 1014 FBF - Investment Property SWOT Analysis

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 692, originally published in June 2016. This episode starts out with an introduction on buy downs and then finishes up with a live recording of Jason's session on SWOT aka Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, as they apply to the most historically proven asset class in the world. Jason explains why the imperfection and fragmentation of the U.S. real estate market make it a beneficial investment vehicle and why it outperforms Wall Street and stocks every single time. Key Takeaways: [2:50] What is a buy down? [8:34] Looking at a real life example of points and how they affect your loan amount. [16:07] Should you buy a rate down or is it better to put more money down? [22:59] Why Wimpy from Popeye was a fantastic economic teacher. [25:38] Real estate is a fragmented investment class but this is why it's a good thing. [38:59] Weaknesses of income property include property management and rent collection. [41:45] Regression to replacement cost is different than appreciation. [46:10] What are some threats to income property values? Mentions: Jason Hartman Hartman Education