Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Investing for Beginners

Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Investing for Beginners

Investing in Real Estate publishes three times a week! It's a show hosted by Clayton Morris with a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. If you want to learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth then subscribe today.

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May 2, 2024 6 mins
There’s a lot of advice and opinions out there on how to succeed in real estate investing… some good, and some bad. If you want to be successful, there’s really one principle that stands out to me as universal. It’s called The Three Stages of Real Estate Investing. This comes from Gary Keller’s book, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor.

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor is one of my favorite books on how to gain w...
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How are distributions taxed on a self-directed IRA? This is an excellent question, and the answer is: it depends! On this Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to explore this topic and more.

On today's show, I'm answering three great real estate investing questions on IRA distributions, paying down a variable rate HELOC, and what's behind our national debt in this country.

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Data shows that most Americans are ill-prepared for retirement. Bankrate reported that 56% of Americans feel behind on saving for their retirement years. So instead of dreaming of their retirement plans, many are left wondering if they’ll be able to retire at all. The idea of a cushy retirement has become more of a pipe dream than a real possibility for most Americans.

On today's show, we're going to dive into some of...
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If you have a historically low interest rate on your mortgage, does it make sense to take out a HELOC and pay current interest rates to tap into your equity? This is a great question -- and it's one we're going to explore on this Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate!

On today's show, I'm answering three of your great questions on various investing and financial topics like pulling out your home equity, dealing ...
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There’s a big difference between your run-of-the-mill real estate investor and a pro real estate investor. Pros educate themselves on varying strategies, and they plan for taxes year-round, ensuring they’re taking advantage of every opportunity, credit, and deduction that’s available.

And there’s one specific strategy I see a lot of investors overlook: the 1031 exchange. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, yo...
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If you had $200,000 to invest, would it be a better choice to buy rental properties or mutual funds? On this Q&A episode, we're going to compare these two scenarios to determine which would be a better long-term investment.

I'll also be answering questions on financing with a self-directed IRA, how to prepare to invest in real estate, and how to determine rental rates. I hope this Q&A empowers and educates you...
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Every week in my inbox, I get questions from people who want to buy real estate, but they’re not sure how to get started because of a low credit score. If you feel like your credit score holds you back from reaching your financial goals, this episode is for you.

On today's show, we're going to dive into what goes into a credit score, how it impacts your financial snapshot, and your ability to invest in real estate. Cl...
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Are short-term rentals like Airbnb the wave of the future? Or should investors stick with the traditional renting model? That's the first question I'm tackling on this episode of Investing in Real Estate!

On this Q&A episode, I'm taking three listener questions about short-term rentals, finding the right accounting team for tax time, and the importance of LLCs for investing in real estate. To hear my answers to yo...
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The HELOC, or home equity line of credit. is a great financial tool you can use to reach a variety of financial goals, whether you want to pay off high interest debt, invest in real estate, or pay down the principal balance of your primary residence. I get a ton of questions about using a HELOC, so this video is going to act as a resource to answer some of those most commonly asked questions.

If you’ve got equity in y...
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A recent Forbes article recently ranked Lubbock, Texas as the most overpriced housing market in 2023. The data showed that every home sold in July 2023 sold above its asking price. Today's first caller asked what this means, and wondered if investors should consider selling instead of renting their properties in this market. We're going to dive into this topic on today's show!

This Q&A episode features three great...
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When you think about buying a rental property, you probably think about going through the traditional underwriting process at a big-name bank. Traditional mortgages can be a helpful tool for growing your real estate portfolio… but there are also a lot of scenarios in which a mortgage isn’t the right fit.

So if you find yourself in a situation where you’re trying to grow your portfolio without a traditional mortgage, t...
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Today's first caller has the opportunity to buy an entire portfolio of rental properties from another investor. But because he's new to investing in real estate, he's worried that lenders might laugh him out of the room. So what's the best way to obtain financing on a bulk deal? That's the first question I'll be answering on today's show!

This Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate features three of your great qu...
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Credit card debt in the US recently reached $1 trillion in the second quarter of 2023 – for the first time ever. Economists cite reasons like inflation and rising interest rates as major contributors to this debt crisis. But here’s what I dislike about that narrative: it leaves consumers feeling entirely powerless.

We can’t control inflation or what interest rates are doing. But we can control our financial destiny. O...
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Today's first caller wants to start investing, and she's not sure if she should sell her home, start house hacking, or take another route. What's the best option for her to start diversifying her income? 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 great questions on how to decide if you should sell your home to start investin...
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The typical American household net worth surged 37% during the pandemic according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. And on today's show, we're going to discuss a major reason why – the power of real estate.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you're going to learn why real estate is the number one way to build your net worth. I'm sharing how real estate measures up against other wealth bui...
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What's the difference between bonus depreciation and a cost segregation, and can they coincide? That's the first question I'm answering on today's Q&A edition of Investing in Real Estate!

This episode features three great listener questions on tax strategies, getting started in real estate with no money and bad credit, and the truth about elevated home prices. I'm also going to be sharing some news about the impen...
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In this economy, most American homeowners are flush with equity. Having plentiful equity in your home is beneficial for many reasons. It can be a great tool for reaching multiple financial goals, whether you’re trying to pay off debt, lower the principal balance on your mortgage, or buy rental real estate.

If you’re considering using your home equity to grow your real estate portfolio, your options include taking out ...
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Today's first caller owns a couple of rental properties alongside her husband. As they reach retirement age, what's the best investment type? Should they open a self-directed IRA or buy properties in other ways? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show!

This episode of Investing in Real Estate features three of your investing questions on topics like retirement, the best incentives of investing in the U...
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What does it take to become a highly successful real estate investor? Your mind might immediately run to things like income or returns—but the truth is that what marks your success is ultimately rooted in your mindset and your habits.

On today's show, I’m sharing four simple and realistic habits of successful investors. These four traits are shared by every successful real estate investor I know – and they’re simple e...
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There are many benefits of investing inside of a retirement account like a self-directed IRA. But if you want to retire early, can a self-directed IRA help you reach your goals? That's the first question I'm answering on this episode of Investing in Real Estate!

This Q&A episode features three great listener questions on deciding if retirement accounts are right for you, how to determine if you should use your hom...
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