Investing In Real Estate With Clayton Morris | Financial Freedom Through Real Estate

Not just any city can function as a great rental market. Unless you live in a few select cities, chances are the best properties are not in your backyard.  So how do you go about finding a rental market that will produce high return on investment?   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing five attributes of a great rental market! I’ll share the key indicators that I care about in a city. You’ll learn about local laws, job markets, and much more!    Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode338  

Have you ever wondered how to find private money? Are you scared of the idea of approaching a private lender? If so, today’s guest can help you change your perspective and start accessing private capital in order to take your business to the next level!   I’m thrilled to share my conversation with Susan Lassiter-Lyons with you. Susan is an investor, entrepreneur, coach, and author, who has done over $800 million in real estate deals around the world. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Susan is sharing her tips on how to leverage private money, why private money is an appropriate means to invest, and the ins and outs of approaching a private money partner!    Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode337  

Without a doubt, real estate investing is the best way to build wealth in this day and age. But did you know that rental real estate actually dates back to Ancient Rome?    On today's show, I'm sharing some historical facts about building dynasties and wealth building in Ancient Rome. You'll learn about the different types of currencies, the value of owning cash flowing assets, and how to build true, lasting wealth. Don't miss episode 336 of Investing in Real Estate!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode336    

Ready to invest in real estate but don’t know where to start? We hear that a lot. It can be overwhelming to figure out how to purchase your first rental property without cash on hand or any personal connections in real estate. We’ve teamed up with an amazing program that can help you can attain business lines of credit to purchase rental real estate—at zero interest! The process is incredibly simple and allows you to secure funding easily and quickly.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Mike Banks from Fund&Grow is here to walk you through the process, and help you determine if business credit cards can help you grow your portfolio!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode335

Today in the United States, we’re celebrating Independence Day. As we celebrate our freedoms, I wanted to discuss what makes America the best place to invest, whether you’re an American or an international investor.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m discussing what makes the United States the best country for investing! I’ll elaborate on the current economy, changes with international buyers, and so much more! Happy Independence Day!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode334  

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 us set a goal, and in turn totally change our financial situation. We've been sharing the Freedom Cheat Sheet ever since. Over the past few months, Natali and I sat down to revisit and fine-tune the Freedom Cheat Sheet.   On today’s show, we’ll walk you through how to calculate your unique Freedom Number. We’ll talk about the power of performing assets, how to understand your expenses, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Investing in Real Estate!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode333

A 1031 exchange is an incredibly powerful tool that allows an individual to save on taxes after the sale of a piece of real estate. This tax deferral program permits the investor to sell a real estate property and then reinvest the funds in a property of equal or greater value. Doing so allows the investor to keep more money in their pocket, and defer all capital gains taxes.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sharing the six rules you must follow when conducting a 1031 exchange. We’ll discuss best practices for dealing with the IRS, and what you must do to successfully complete a 1031 exchange and defer taxes. We’ll also share more details about our favorite 1031 experts, and discuss resources you can use to learn more!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode332

According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, some cities and employers are seeing adverse effects of a booming economy. Because of low employment rates throughout the US, we're now noticing a trend of labor and housing shortages. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm sharing what this economic shift means for the real estate sector. I'll share details about unemployment rates, finding the right rental markets, vacancy rates, and much more! Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode331

According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, some cities and employers are seeing adverse effects of a booming economy. Because of low employment rates throughout the US, we're now noticing a trend of labor and housing shortages.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm sharing what this economic shift means for the real estate sector. I'll share details about unemployment rates, finding the right rental markets, vacancy rates, and much more!    Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode330  

When it comes down to it, rental real estate is simply a means to an end. For most real estate investors, what we truly value is passive income. If you want to be financially free and live your life more intentionally, passive income can help you get there.    Today’s guest, Wendy Patton, is an expert in all things passive income! Wendy is recognized worldwide as one of the most inspiring speakers on little to no money real estate investing. She is an author, an investor, and has extensive knowledge in lease options and subject to mortgages. On today’s show, Wendy is sharing her experience and insight into the world of earning a passive income!    Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode329  

Recently, a listener asked how we balance our assets and liabilities. In our family, we track our net worth consistently. Doing so allows us to understand how our wealth is growing. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are discussing how we calculate and track our net worth. We’ll explain how you can add up your own assets and liabilities in order to tell a story of your personal finances. Please join us for episode 328! Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode328

There’s nothing I love more than building my portfolio around C class properties. C class properties produce the highest return on investment, and are largely untouched by economic downturn. However, recently I’ve started implementing a new strategy—adding a few B class properties to my portfolio.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’ll share why you might want to consider purchasing some B class rental properties. I’ll talk about equity, ROI, and the appreciation you can expect to receive. I’ll also share the secret that wealthy people know about owning real estate! Don’t miss episode 327!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode327

Being a savvy investor means keeping your finger on the pulse of the market, and then acting accordingly. Today's guest, Mark Ferguson, is a smart investor who is well-versed in both the residential and commercial investing sectors. Mark has been in the real estate game since 2001; he runs a brokerage, has a buy and hold portfolio of 18 properties, flipped 26 homes in 2017, and just wrapped up a $2.1 million commercial project. Additionally, Mark is a podcaster and blogger at Invest Four More.    On today's episode of Investing in Real Estate, Mark is walking us through his investing experience and strategies. We'll talk about his biggest successes as an investor, and how he learned to pivot in the industry. We'll discuss Mark's buy and hold portfolio, how he finds his deals, and so much more! If you're ready to learn about what it takes to be a successful investor long-term, this show is for you!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode326  

Let’s face it: financial security is important. We all want to feel like our investments are low-risk and secure, that we'll be comfortable in retirement, and that our children won't have to worry about money. But the truth is, most of us have been fed lies about the nest egg and the 401k when in reality, this is not the route to financial security. On today’s show, Natali and I are sitting down to hash out five reasons why real estate is the safest investment you could make! We’ll talk about unwinding traditional conditioning about finances, how to create passive income, and much more! Don’t miss episode 325 of Investing in Real Estate! Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode325

If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you’ll know that there are numerous ways to invest in real estate. However, there is one destructive investing mistake you can make. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing the worst way to invest in real estate. I’ll explain two examples of the worst way to invest, and how you can get in the right mindset to start earning a passive income. Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode324

When it comes to business, you might think that loss is something you want to steer clear of. However, creating a passive loss in your real estate business can actually help you save money! This topic can be quite confusing, so on today's show we're calling on an expert!   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're bringing back tax genius Tom Wheelwright to discuss the ins and outs of passive loss! Tom is sharing the two different ways to qualify an activity as passive, what it takes to become a professional real estate investor, and so much more! As always, Tom is an incredible wealth of information; you won't want to miss episode 323!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode323  

Without tenants, a rental real estate business cannot cash flow. In our real estate business, our philosophy is to treat our tenants well. We do this not only because we believe in treating people well in general, but also because we understand the importance of having tenants stay in order to produce monthly income.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sharing how we handle issues with our tenants. We’ll talk about power exchanges, dealing with gray areas in lease agreements, and much more. Don’t miss episode 322 of Investing in Real Estate!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode321  

If you’re wondering when you’ll achieve financial freedom through real estate investing, there’s a simple formula that can help. On this episode, I’m elaborating on the three stages of real estate investing from Gary Keller’s book, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor.   Today, I’m going to walk you through the stages, including when you should expect to reach each one. This is an important concept to understand; you won’t want to miss this episode of Investing in Real Estate!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode321  

Whether it’s reaching financial freedom or implementing various investing strategies, I love talking about big picture ideas regarding wealth building. But behind the scenes, there are many pieces that come into play, including legal topics.   On today’s show, we’re welcoming back Garrett Sutton to discuss advanced strategies for real estate investors. Garrett is demystifying important legal questions for real estate investors, including the truth about land trusts, how to properly set up asset protection, and so much more. It’s all here on episode 320 of Investing in Real Estate!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode320  

Renovating your rental property is an important part of the buy and hold process. You want to create a solid and comfortable home for your tenant. However, it is possible to go overboard and implement too many upgrades.   Spending too much on a renovation will cut into your return on investment. The point is to have a high ROI, so you have to find a balance. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing the three biggest ways investors waste money on a rental property renovation. Don’t miss this episode!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode319