Jason Hartman is an investor now based in Florida. He’s the CEO of Platinum Properties Real Estate, Hartman Media Network and several others. He's involved in a number of business ventures helping investors buy turnkey investment properties and gaining long term financial wealth. His main focus is on assets that maintain within the investor’s control, and he uses creative debt strategies to create long-term wealth plans. Jason’s purpose is to create. He believes that staying engaged (ie. not retiring for the sake of retiring) is a good practice for a fulfilled life, and he intends to follow his own advice.  BIG TAKE-AWAYS: Evaluate leverage - it may give you more negotiating power Consumer debt is negative, smart real estate debt can be positiveThere is always a different strategy to investingDelayed gratification equals a compounded rewardMentors are readily available through books / podcasts / mastermindsRECOMMENDED BOOKS:Mission Success - Og Mandino (https://amzn.to/2RCT50J) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey (https://amzn.to/2lKuPOf) The Psychology of Winning - Denis Waitley (https://amzn.to/2uel3HY) Links: Jasonhartman.com Podcasts: Jasonhartman.com/podcast