Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Investing for Beginners

How do interest rates work on a home equity line of credit? What's the difference between a fixed rate HELOC and a variable rate HELOC? And which one is better for investors? That's the topic of our first question on today's Q&A episode! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm taking a swing at three listener questions on HELOCs, non-recourse financing, and what type of loan to get fo...

Today we're going to talk about the foundation of what we do in real estate investing: the Freedom Number. The Freedom Cheat Sheet is a PDF I created a few years ago when I started on my journey toward financial freedom. This document helped me & my family set a goal, and in turn totally change our financial situation. We’ve been sharing the Freedom Cheat Sheet ever since. On this episode, I'm...

If you've got a good start on self-directed retirement funds, but not quite enough to purchase a rental property outright, how can you get started? That's our first question for this Q&A Monday! On today's show, I'm taking three listener questions on various real estate topics. First, we'll talk about using your retirement funds to invest when you don't have enough to buy an entire investment....

On today's show, we're going to dive into the important topic of retirement. You're going to learn about average retirement savings in the US, and some key retirement mistakes you can avoid as an investor. Plus, we're going to dive into some realistic steps you can take to ensure you're set for retirement. You'll hear what is causing the mismatch between retirement savings, and the reality of what...

If you have a primary residence that you're considering converting into a rental property, what's the best way to do that? Are there specific steps you need to take to be successful? That's the first question I'm answering on this Q&A episode! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three of your thoughtful questions on turning your home into an investment, researching short...

Today we're going to be talking about the housing market in 2022, specifically the rising demand for new construction rental properties. Back in 2017, the National Association of Home Builders reported that 37,000 homes were built as rental properties. Two years later in 2019, that number soared to 43,000. It's important to note that these numbers include only properties that were specifically bui...

What's the best way to structure a seller financing deal? Is seller financing a smart way to buy rental properties? That's the first topic we're diving into on this Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate! On today's show, I'm taking three thought-provoking questions from three great listeners. Today's topics include seller financing, first-lien HELOCs, and preparing for loans. Click play to h...

If you've ever wondered about using home equity to invest in real estate, this episode of Investing in Real Estate is for you. I'm sharing what equity is, how to build it, and how you can use your equity to grow your real estate portfolio. The simple fact is, if you own a home and you haven't considered leveraging your equity, you're overlooking an incredible tool for building wealth. I know this...

Protecting your assets is an incredibly important part of being a real estate investor. What does it cost to hire a lawyer for asset protection? That's the first question I'm answering on this Q&A episode! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three listener questions on topic like lawyer fees and attorney recommendations, what forced appreciation is and how it works, and...

There's no more important piece of the passive income puzzle than hiring a great property management team. And when it comes to finding the right team for the job, you're going to have to put in some work in order to screen property management companies. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you'll learn five key ways to make sure you're hiring a great property manager for your rental prope...

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm excited to share another investor story. Morris Invest client Geiby joins me to share his experience building a strong financial education and how he grew a portfolio of three properties with our team. In this interview, you're going to hear how Geiby got started in real estate, how he financed his properties, and the role that financial literacy ha...

If you have untapped home equity you want to access in order to invest, what should your first step be? That's the first question I'm answering on this Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate! On today's Q&A episode, I'm taking three great questions on using home equity to buy rental properties, how to build your portfolio beyond the 10 mortgage limit, and how to use a HELOC as a down paym...

Today I want to talk about one of my favorite topics: full-service real estate investing. I'm often asked about the difference between turnkey real estate and full-service real estate. On this episode, I'm going to share the differences, and dive into five important things you should know about full-service investing. You're going to learn what types of investors should pursue full-service investi...

It's the time of year when everyone is talking about resolutions and setting goals. This is one of my favorite times of the year, and I'm excited to kick off our today's show by talking about resolutions and goal setting, specifically in the realm of financial goals. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm going to be sharing some of my top tips for getting your financial fitness in order...

Can you use money from your 401k account to buy rental real estate? And if so, how do you go about accessing those funds? That's the first question I'm answering on today's Q&A edition of Investing in Real Estate! On today's show, I'm tackling three of your great questions on utilizing a 401k to buy real estate, when to raise rents at your rental property, and how to accelerate payoff on a HEL...

There many great options for real estate investors to save on taxes, but unless you're working with an amazing CPA, there are a lot of strategies you might not have heard of. You probably know about depreciation, but a cost segregation is a way for you to accelerate that depreciation and save on taxes. On today's show, I'm walking you through some of the basics of a cost segregation study. We'll t...

The traditional path for putting down a down payment is using cash reserves from a savings account. But not everyone has enough cash available to pay for a down payment on a rental property. What are some more creative ways of finding a down payment? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show. I'll also be answering listener questions on investing in a self-directed account, plus how...

The house flipping industry is pretty big, and I know many investors who have made it their main source of income. I understand why it's attractive, especially to new investors or someone looking to turn a quick buck. Flipping can be profitable, but it’s not for everyone. In fact, I don't recommend it for most investors. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm going to share why I advise...

What does it cost to hire a property management team? And is it really worth the monthly fee to work with a professional company? That's the first question I'm answering on today's Q&A episode! This episode of Investing in Real Estate features three listener questions on property management fees, leveraging the equity in rental properties, and weighing the pros and cons of a 1031 exchange. I a...

Have you noticed that single family homes are hard to find? There are a lot of things wrong with the housing market right now. We've talked recently about the housing shortage, but today I want to cover one facet of this problem that isn't talked about often—and it's one that affects investors directly. Big money is cashing in on rental real estate. Specifically, pension funds, investment firms an...

If you're looking to utilize the equity in a rental property, should you use a cash-out refinance or a home equity line of credit? On this Q&A episode, I'm answering this question by comparing the two products and sharing my personal preference. I'm also answering more listener questions on topics like how to find qualified tenants for your rental property, and how to decide if you should...

When you’re a real estate investor, it’s important to have your taxes and finances planned out before the end of the year. Come tax time, it's really too late to make any moves that can impact your tax bill for 2021. That's why you want to be proactive now and take advantage of some of the amazing opportunities and tax deductions that real estate investing has to offer. Today I'm sharing five thin...

What can you do if you've fallen off the proverbial real estate investing horse? How can you get back into nurturing your portfolio after being out of the loop? That's the first question I'm answering on this episode! On this Q&A edition of Investing in Real Estate, I'm taking three of your questions on taking care of your portfolio, dealing with tenant damages, and how to invest without using...