Today, Jason discusses an article about Fannie Mae, a government-sponsored entity, which reported a significant profit increase and expects a 3.9% rise in home prices despite a looming recession. He emphasizes the resilience of the housing market and how first-time homebuyers are still active despite rising home prices and decreased affordability. The low delinquency rate, high credit scores, and significant down payments reflect the strong state of the housing market. Jason also teases upcoming content on rental income trends. Then Jason finishes his interview with John Williams. They discuss various economic and real estate trends, including the impact of regulations on housing markets. They also touch on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their potential surveillance implications. The conversation delves into the inflationary environment and how it might affect property owners and investors. The hosts emphasize the importance of having options and diversification in the face of changing economic landscapes. Additionally, they mention the potential conversion of office buildings into homeless shelters, which could impact downtown property values and businesses negatively. Overall, Jason and John provide insights into the current economic climate and offers advice on how to navigate the challenges ahead. Key Takeaways: Jason’s editorial 0:00 This is why we do this 0:48 We’re in Salt Lake City for The Collective Mastermind 1:10 Article: Fannie Mae notches $5B in Profits in Q2, but still expects a recession 4:32 Lifestyle compromise and FICO score of 752 8:06 Serious delinquency rates 8:35 Fannie Mae’s net worth John Williams interview 10:34 California building 2.4M new houses 14:01 A broader view of the economy and some action steps one can take in light of it 16:38 Surround yourself with the right people 17:46 Central Bank Digital Currencies 19:25 FedNow® and the long arm of America 24:28 Inflation and the cost of rent 26:47 Office building conversion to residential 30:36 Accidental landlords and the problem of low housing inventory ___________________________________________________ Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA_N3mA_JVg