Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Investing for Beginners

For decades, the US dollar has been the undisputed king of the global financial system. Countries across the world trade in dollars. Oil is priced in dollars. Central banks hold trillions of dollars in reserves. And when there’s a crisis anywhere in the world, investors usually run toward the dollar, not away from it. But lately, all of that has started to slowly unravel.  On this episode of Inves...

The average American retirement account balance just hit $146,400, and the media is celebrating. But here’s what they’re not telling you: $146,000 and some change is not a reasonable retirement balance. At the standard 4% withdrawal rate, that's about $488 a month, before factoring in things like fees, taxes, and the brunt of inflation. On today’s show, I want to get brutally honest about the 401(...

Right now, anxiety over Social Security is exploding across the country. Not just among retirees, but younger workers too. Americans across all age brackets and income levels are asking the same question: “Will Social Security even be there when I retire?” On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re going to break down why Social Security is running out of money and why younger Americans ar...

Will mortgage rates ever go down again? This is one of the biggest questions in the housing market conversation right now, and it’s one of the main points that’s been keeping buyers on the sidelines.   Because if you experienced the market even just a few years ago, today’s conditions feel totally different. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re going to break this down, look at the d...

Did you know that the dollar has lost 97% of its purchasing power since 1913? And the people managing your money, your financial advisor, your 401k provider, your bank, none of them will ever tell you that. That’s because the moment you understand what's actually happening to the dollar, you’re going to change your strategy, and they will stop making money off of you.  On this episode of Investing...

The American Dream is a hundred-year-old ideal, a phrase used to describe upward mobility and the promise of success through hard work. And for decades, the idea of the American Dream has often gone hand-in-hand with homeownership. Is that still the case today?  That’s the question we’re going to explore on this episode of Investing in Real Estate. We’re going to talk about the state of the econom...

If you or anyone you know has tried to buy a house lately, you know what the housing market is like right now. For many Americans, the whole idea of the American Dream feels like it’s slipping further and further out of reach. This is a crisis that is hurting a large demographic, but it doesn’t seem like there are any real solutions that can make a dent.  Now President Donald Trump says he has the...

There have been some major threats to the US dollar’s global dominance over the last several years. Here on the show, we’ve talked about geopolitical shifts, political instability, and the rise of BRICS nations all putting simultaneous pressure on the dollar. But today we’re going to unpack the biggest threat of all: the U.S. national debt.  On this episode of The Investing in Real Estate Podcast,...

The wealth gap in the United States just keeps getting more and more vast, and it’s happening faster than most people realize. And no, I’m not talking about the Jeff Bezos or Mark Zuckerburgs of the world. I’m talking about the ways that real, everyday Americans can build lasting wealth. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re unpacking what’s going on behind the scenes with the widenin...

If you thought housing affordability was just starting to get better, that just came to a crashing halt right before our eyes. All of a sudden, the housing market is frozen. Buyers are hesitant, sellers are sitting on the sidelines, and deals are falling apart left and right. And believe it or not, one of the biggest reasons isn’t even happening here in the United States. It’s happening halfway ac...

In an era of shifting economic tides and mainstream media narratives, finding a safe harbor for your hard-earned savings is more critical than ever. Today, you’re going to get a full rundown on the best place to put your money during times of inflation, war, and uncertainty.  Today’s guest is Peter Schiff. He is an economist and the president and CEO of Euro Pacific Capital and Schiff Gold. On thi...

For the last couple of decades, Americans have been completely lied to about retirement. And not just misled, but flat-out lied to, by an entire system designed to make you feel like you’re doing the right thing, while draining your accounts behind the scenes. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you’re going to learn about what’s really going on with the state of retirement in the United...

President Donald Trump has recently floated a groundbreaking idea: eliminate federal income tax altogether, potentially replacing it with tariffs, consumption-based taxes, or other revenue sources. This idea has majorly raised eyebrows, as many Americans can’t imagine a country without taxes.  But here’s a fact most people don’t realize: income tax hasn’t existed for most of American history – and...

If you’ve been watching the markets lately, you know exactly what panic looks like. We saw gold and silver crash at historic rates and then rebounding the very next day. Then of course, there’s news of the dollar declining. Stocks have been up and down, and the markets are panicking. Today I want to break down exactly why stocks, tech, precious metals, crypto, all of it, feels unstable, what the F...

Too many people think inside the box when it comes to buying real estate. And honestly, it’s not their fault. For most of our lives, banks, lenders, and even well-meaning family members have conditioned us to believe there is only one acceptable path to owning a piece of real estate.  So on this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m going to walk you through some of my favorite creative financi...

The news is true, the dollar is collapsing. On today’s show, we’re going to discuss this recent breaking news, including the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and their disturbing contents. We’re also covering the concept of the Great Reset as discussed at the World Economic Forum.  You're going to learn important insights into current events and geopolitics. Most importantly, you’ll learn how...

This could seriously shake up the US housing market. President Trump recently outlined plans to crack down on big corporations, Wall Street firms, and hedge funds that have been scooping up single-family homes at scale. In short, the idea is to ban or severely limit institutional investors from dominating the residential housing market. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re diving int...

Inflation hurts, and everyone knows it. You feel the pinch every time you check out at the grocery store, every time you fill up your gas tank, and every time another bill suddenly shoots up. But what a lot of people don’t realize is that the impact of inflation goes way beyond your grocery bill. Long periods of inflation can trigger recessions, destroy the value of your retirement savings, and er...

President Trump recently signed an executive order making it easier for investors to use their 401(k) to invest in alternative assets like crypto and real estate. On today’s show, we’re going to unpack the details of this change and what it means for you.  Today’s guest, Mat Sorensen is the Founder and CEO of Directed IRA, a wealth attorney, and entrepreneur. Mat is back for a conversation on the...

Inflation is eating your paycheck. Prices keep rising. But have you ever wondered who’s really pulling the strings? What's behind the rising costs at the grocery store and the gas pump? Today, we’re diving into the powerful institution at the heart of the U.S. economy — the Federal Reserve — and uncovering how it influences and shapes inflation. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you’re...

When done correctly, investing in land can be a great way to make a profit or grow your net worth. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you’re going to learn the basics of land investing, including how to get started, and how to know if you’re making a solid investment.  Today’s guest is Seth Williams, the founder of REtipster. Seth joins the show for a conversation on land investing in 20...

If you’ve been paying attention, you know there’s been a lot of uncertainty in the housing market in recent years. Headlines are constantly talking about stubbornly high interest rates, affordability troubles, and buyers who have been completely priced out of the market. That’s been the major story over the last couple years – fear, uncertainty, and a market that’s totally frozen. And while that’s...

If you’re paying attention, you know that Americans have struggled for years to save for retirement. Now, the worst retirement crisis in history is here, and it's no longer just about money. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to unpack the systemic issues that have led us to this point, and how you can create a better future for yourself.  We’re going to talk about the future...

If you want to save on taxes in April, your tax strategy actually has to begin the year prior. On today’s show, Mark Kohler from KKOS Lawyers is back on the show to share critical end-of-year tax moves you can make NOW to pay less in taxes. Mark is a nationally-recognized CPA and attorney who is on a mission to help small business owners–including real estate investors–succeed.  On this episode, y...

When I say that real estate investing is the number one way to build wealth, that’s not just my opinion, it’s the truth. There’s no other investment type that allows for the numerous benefits that real estate can provide. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re going to cover the top 12 reasons why real estate is the best investment vehicles you can use to build wealth.