# 2411: Multi-Family 'Free Rent' Tactics and the Iran Conflict: Navigating Real Estate Uncertainty with Michael Zuber

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Published: 2026-04-08T17:00:00+00:00
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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. #RealEstateInvesting #HousingMarket #RentGrowth #MiddleClass #UpperMiddleClass #Inflation #DebtDestruction #Geopolitics #OilPrices #HousingInventory #SingleFamilyRent #MultiFamily #FloridaRealEstate #TexasRealEstate #EmpoweredInvestor Key Takeaways: 0:00 Raising rents 3:34 A very interesting Zillow report 7:32 Inventory according to Realtor.com and the sink 11:05 The current conflict that's creating fear and inflation 16:00 Inventory by state 17:43 The "upper middle class is swelling" 21:26 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 anyt…

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