Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Investing for Beginners

Self-directed IRAs are steadily gaining popularity amongst investors. Today I'm sharing ten reasons why investors are turning toward self-directed accounts, and why you may want to consider a SDIRA for your retirement portfolio. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm walking you through major benefits of self-directed account, including streams of income, fees, and lowering risk. You're...

If your rental properties are tied to 30-year mortgages, do you have to wait decades to reach your Freedom Number? Is there a faster way to pay off your investment properties? That's our first question on today's show! This Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate covers topics like paying down your rental properties quickly, how much a down payment is when you invest with Morris Invest, and th...

Series LLCs can be a confusing topic. If you want to learn more about Series LLCs and how they work, one of the best experts in the industry is Scott Smith from Royal Legal Solutions. Scott joined us in the Financial Freedom Academy private group to discuss the benefits of using Series LLCs for real estate investing. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Scott is sharing a full rundown of S...

Right now the housing market is hot and lumber prices are high. If you're looking for an affordable strategy to grow your real estate portfolio, you might feel like there aren't a lot of options. What's the best way to get into low cost rental properties? On this Q&A episode, I'm answering questions about affordable rental options, getting into real estate partnerships,  and how to decide if y...

Because interest rates are so historically low, now is a great time to buy real estate investments with the banks' money. On today's show, Morris Invest client Bryan shares his experience purchasing new construction rental properties with conventional financing. You're going to hear Bryan's entire journey, including his Freedom Number, his experience with financing, what it's like to work with a f...

Our mission is to educate people about the power of investing in real estate. We have over five years of podcasts, videos, and blog posts for you to dive into. But if you're a newcomer, it can be hard to determine where to begin. What's the best all-encompassing resource you can utilize to learn more about real estate investing? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show! On this Q&am...

If you’re seeking a simpler lifestyle, you might consider becoming a full-time real estate investor. Real estate investing offers incredible earning potential, without having to attend a 9-5 job. Today, let’s discuss whether or not real estate investing creates a simpler life. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to talk about what it means to have a simple life. You'll learn a...

What can you expect to pay when working with our full-service real estate team? Are there monthly fees or membership costs? On this Q&A Monday, I'm answering this question! On today's show, I'm replying to three listener questions about what it costs to work with Morris Invest, what to consider before building a new property on a piece of land, and how to get equity out of a mobile home. Press...

For many landlords and tenants, right now is a challenging time. With tenants out of jobs due to the pandemic, landlords with mortgages are feeling the pinch. Today's guest, Edward O'Daniel, is here to share his experience with finding solutions for tenants during an eviction moratorium. Edward O'Daniel is a real estate investor, broker, coach, and entrepreneur behind Veteran Landlord. On this epi...

When you're investing in rental properties out of state, should you go visit them? Today I'm going to share my personal philosophy on this topic, plus explain our company's policy for our investors. On this Q&A episode, I'm answering your question on visiting out-of-state rental properties, buying in overinflated markets, and achieving real estate professional status for tax purposes. Press pl...

I can't tell you how many times I have heard, "my financial advisor won't work with me anymore if I pursue real estate investing," or "my financial advisor warned me against investing in real estate." But here's the thing: your financial advisor is omitting the truth. On today's show, you're going to learn why financial advisors lie about real estate investing. We're going to talk about why the fi...

One of our most frequently asked questions is about rental markets. If you want to know if we have rental properties available in your city, the answer is: probably not! We are very particular about our market criteria, and today I'm going to explain why. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering your questions about rental markets, deciding between real estate niches, and how to...

If you're driven and consistent, you can quickly change your circumstances with real estate investing. Today's guests, Jason and Diana, are a husband and wife real estate investing team who purchased six rental properties in one short year! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Jason and Diana are sharing how they quickly created a real estate portfolio, increased their financial intelligen...

It's no secret that the pandemic has put strain on a lot of wallets. Eviction moratoriums have been put in place to help renters make ends meet, but what about landlords? There are a few things to consider about lease length, market conditions, and building a relationship with your property management team. With eviction moratoriums being extended, what's a smart investor to do? That's the first q...

If you're a high earner, a cost segregation study is an incredible tax strategy that can help you save thousands on taxes. But cost segregations can be pretty confusing and overwhelming if you're not familiar with how they work. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm joined by Josh—the cost segregation analysis expert on our team. Josh is answering cost segregation questions from our Fin...

How does our full-service real estate company make money? What types of fees can you expect to pay when you buy a property from our team? On today's show, I'm answering these frequently asked questions, and more. On this Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate, you're going to learn how Morris Invest makes money, how to find a sustainable market for real estate investing, and what you need to...

In real estate investing, a little mistake can cost you a lot of money. There are five common real estate mistakes that I see happen often, and I want to help you avoid these major pitfalls. On today's show, I’m sharing five costly mistakes that many new real estate investors make. We're going to talk about taxes, markets, returns, and much more. If you want to avoid headaches and save money, don’...

What's the best strategy for building a real estate portfolio when you're over 50 and want to grow your retirement fast? That's the first question I'm answering on this Q&A Monday! On today's show I'm taking three listener questions about fast portfolio growth, getting started in real estate with no money, and my best recommendations for tax and legal advice. I hope my advice and recommendatio...

If you've been following me for a while, you might have noticed that our company's strategy has shifted over the past few years. While we used to focus on rehabbing rental properties, now our business is almost exclusively based around building new construction rental properties. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm going to share why our company pivoted from rehabbing rental propertie...

Is it a good idea to withdraw from your 401k plan in order to make a down payment on a rental property? That's the first question I'll be answering on this edition of Q&A Monday! Every Monday, I'm answering three of your engaging questions on the podcast. This episode covers topics like 401k withdrawal, full-service real estate pricing, and zoning issues. I hope today's show answers your burni...

Before you go all in on trying to build wealth, you should know that there's one thing that's more important than passive income. On today's show, we're going to talk about the one thing that's more important than creating passive income through performing assets: self-care. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm going to challenge you to think about why you want to create passive income...

Does it make sense to contribute to a retirement account like a self-directed IRA after age 55? And if so, how soon can you withdraw the cash flow from your rental properties inside of that account? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three listener questions about withdrawing from a self-directed IRA, how to find a HE...

Should you put your rental properties in an LLC? This is one of the most common questions my team is asked during our first phone call with new clients. The quick answer is: it depends. On today's show, we're going to dive into the complexities of setting up a legal entity for real estate investing. You'll learn why your legal structure depends on your financing, the importance of seeking legal ad...

If you want to pay off your mortgage before the scheduled payoff date, what's the best way to go about it? Should you utilize a HELOC, leverage other debt, or another method? That's the first question I'm tackling on today's show. On today's Q&A episode, I'm answering listener questions about accelerated mortgage payoff, how to save up for a down payment, and transferring your rental propertie...

2020 proved that the economy is never predictable. That’s why you have to build a recession proof investing strategy that can weather any storm. Today I want to talk about creating an investment strategy that is protected from the volatile stock market and the ups & downs of the economy. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're diving deep into the economy and the truth about the rea...