Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Investing for Beginners

What is a cashflow statement? A cashflow statement is an incredible tool you should be using to gauge how well your real estate investing business is performing. On today's show, you're going to learn how to create your own cashflow statement and why it's so important. We're going to talk about what kind of information you should expect to see on a cashflow statement, when you should use one, and...

Money can be a touchy subject. In fact, finances are the number one issue that couples fight about. A common theme that I hear often is that one partner is set on building wealth through real estate but the other one just isn't so sure! If this sounds like you, please know you're not alone. I've been there too, and it took a lot of experience, introspection, and hard lessons to get our family on o...

Is Biden's Build Back Better initiative harmful to investors? There has been some rumblings of this plan changing the structure of self-directed IRAs. On this Q&A episode, I'm answering this question—and more! On today's show, I'm answering three of your questions about the Build Back Better plan, paying off your mortgage with a HELOC, and what it costs to rollover funds to a self-directed IRA...

If you're switching jobs in the near future, it's the perfect opportunity to build incredible wealth. Amidst a job change, you can switch your traditional retirement plan to a self-directed IRA. Instead of letting your old account sit there, you can convert it to a self-directed account that will allow you to buy residential real estate and exponentially grow your wealth. On this episode of Invest...

Today's first caller has access to some untapped equity. However, he's concerned about the high prices across the board in all markets. Should he tap into his equity anyway? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate Investing, I'm taking three of your questions from my voicemail inbox. We're going to dive into topics like utilizing equity,...

On today's show we're going to talk about housing markets. Specifically, if you're considering investing in a certain real estate market, I'm going to share some big red flags that might pop up in your research. I get asked constantly about various rental markets, but most of the time I just don't have the data to give you a clear cut answer. I wanted this episode of Investing in Real Estate to ac...

If you've got a stable and profitable rental property, how can you access the equity to grow your portfolio? Should you look into a HELOC or cash-out refinance, and how do you get the process started? That's our first question on this Q&A Monday! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three listener questions about utilizing equity on a rental property, buying investments o...

Today's first caller has a $160,000 home equity line of credit, and he's wondering how many new construction rental properties he can buy. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering this question and more of your great investing questions from my inbox. This episode covers topics like buying newly built rental properties, how to ensure your seller financing deal is solid, and how t...

According to a recent report by Realtor.com , there's a huge imbalance in the supply of homes and the number of people who want to become homeowners. They estimate that the US needs over 5 million homes. Now, this isn't a new problem - but it's certainly not improving. For reference, in 2019, the same report found a shortage of 3.84 million. But between the pandemic and the red-hot 2021 housing ma...

There's a lot of info out there about investing in real estate. You don't have to look far to find gurus on the internet selling their courses. All of this information can be confusing and conflicting. What is actually the best way to invest in real estate? On this Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering this question on how to scale a real estate business —and more! Click play...

Today I want to talk about what it takes to become a successful real estate investor, including 10 of the habits and mindset shifts that are a common theme among wealthy investors. Because the truth is, most top investors did not build their wealth by chance. Successful investing is the result of dedication, planning, and incredible paradigm shifts. Join me for this episode of Investing in Real Es...

Should you use your HELOC to invest or use your cash instead? Is investing in a mobile home park a solid investment? Should you pay off IRS debt or buy a rental property? I'm answering these three great questions on today's show! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three of your thoughtful questions on various investing topics. As always, I value your calls and I hope you fi...

One of the most popular topics I get asked about is rental markets. People always want to know, "is this city a good rental market?" The truth is, market research takes a long time—months, even up to a year sometimes. So nine times out of ten, I can't tell you if your city is a good rental market. I just don't have the data. But what I can tell you is what you should look for in a stable rental ma...

What can you do if your tenant stops paying rent? Are there any protections for landlords? And what types of safeguards can you put in place to mitigate this risk? These are all great questions that I'll be answering on today's Q&A episode! This episode of Investing in Real Estate covers topics like dealing with non-paying tenants, strategizing what to do with an appreciated property, and what...

If you're new to real estate investing, there’s one important concept you need to grasp in order to be successful long-term. Most people who get into real estate investing have one goal in mind: cash flow. Of course, that is the ultimate goal, the end goal. But if you’re just starting out, you might need to adjust your approach. Don’t get ahead of yourself. You can certainly have cash flow, but ma...

Does an international investor need to travel to the US to close on a rental property? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show! On this Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm tackling three of your questions about rental real estate. This episode contains three thoughtful listener questions on investing in the US from overseas, how to determine if you should invest in you...

A recent study found that a whopping 40% of Americans fear retirement more than death. Today we're going to dive into why that is, take a look at the study, and talk about what you can do if retiring scares you! What causes this fear and uncertainty? Simply put: a lack of planning and a lack of financial education. 68% of people said they thought their social security benefits will be enough to li...

What exactly is a tenant turnover? And how do you keep your expenses low when going through the process? That's the first question I'm answering on today's Q&A episode! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm taking three of your questions on mitigating tenant turnover expenses, buying real estate in a hot market, and deciding between a HELOC and a cash-out refinance. Please join me f...

When you're growing your real estate portfolio, you're likely to utilize a few different lending options. And if you've ever been through this process, you know that it can be quite grueling. Lenders will ask you for a ton of documents, credit checks, statements, proof of employment, and more personal information. I've been through this process personally many times, plus we sometimes see clients...

If you're serious about wanting to build wealth but you're scared, what's the first step in the right direction? How can you push past fear and actually build passive income? That's the first question I'm answering on this Q&A episode! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm taking three of your thoughtful questions. Today's topics include overcoming fear, handling out-of-state proper...

We recently asked what topics you wanted to hear about, and avoiding risks in real estate was one of the most common answers we received. So on today's show, I'm here to talk about some of the top investing risks and how you can avoid (or at least mitigate them). This episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm sharing eight of the top risks in real estate investing and what you can do to avoid them....

Tapping into your home equity can be a great way to build your real estate portfolio. How do you know when it's the right time to pull the equity out of a property to buy rental real estate? That's the first question I'm answering on today's Q&A! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm taking three of your thoughtful questions. Today's show covers topics like accessing home equity, se...

Generally speaking, I am not a fan of HOAs. You may have heard me mention in the past to steer clear of investment properties with an HOA. They can be costly, they can cut into your return, and even make you want to pull your hair out. But should you always turn down a great deal if the property belongs to an HOA? On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm sharing my general philosophy on HO...

If you own rental properties in your own name and want to transfer them into an LLC, it can seem like a daunting process. However, ownership has important legal implications, so what are your options for doing so? That's our first question for this Q&A Monday! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three listener questions. Topics include putting rental properties into an L...

Recently, we talked about ways to set realistic goals.  But setting goals alone doesn't help you make progress. Anyone can set a goal, but actually making it happen is another thing. Think about how many people make New Years' resolutions, and then totally forget about it by spring or summer!  Setting a goal is easy, but staying on track is not. You have to take action, stay motivated, and committ...