Jason Hartman In the Hot Seat

122: Multi-Family 'Free Rent' Tactics and the Iran Conflict: Navigating Real Estate Uncertainty with Michael Zuber

February 16, 2026
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Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! Michael Zuber and Jason Hartman examines the current state of the United States real estate market and broader economic trends. They discuss a stagnant rental market where multifamily oversupply has led to high incentives, such as several months of free rent, while single-family homes maintain more stability. They analyze how historically low inventory and high interest rates have created a "sink" metaphor for the market, where demand is currently restricted but poised for a future supply vacuum. They also explore the impact of geopolitical conflicts on inflation and mortgage rates, suggesting that such instability creates unique investment risks and opportunities. Finally, they highlight a shrinking middle class and emphasize that long-term asset ownership is the primary vehicle for moving into the expanding upper-middle class. Get your tickets NOW EmpoweredInvestorLive.com and MastermindYachtAdventures.com    _______________________________________________________________ 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

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