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.
1110: Americans Credit Scores Are Crashing - Episode 1110
Dec 05, 2024
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Americans’ credit scores have fallen for the first time in a decade. According to a March 2024 report by FICO, “the effects of high interest rates and persistent inflation may be starting to weigh on consumers, especially those already struggling to manage their finances.” The FICO report found that the national average credit score dipped to 717 in October 2023. Today we're going to talk about what this information means for the consumer, the economy, and how building your financial education can help you if you're struggling with your credit.
1109: Q&A: How Can I Invest $5k? - Episode 1109
Dec 02, 2024
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If you want to get started as a real estate investor, but you only have $5k to invest, what's the best recourse? On this Q&A episode, I'm giving three ideas for getting started investing with $5k! I'm also answering your questions on recovering a project gone wrong with a new builder, and how much it costs to get started investing with Morris Invest. As always, I appreciate your thoughtful questions. Click play to hear my answers to your questions on today's episode of Investing in Real Estate!
1108: The US National Debt Crisis Is Spiraling Out of Control - Episode 1108
Nov 28, 2024
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The national debt in the United States is steadily increasing year after year, finally reaching a historic level. This situation is concerning, with a fast-paced growth at a rate of a staggering $1 trillion accruing to the national debt every 100 days. On today’s show, we’re going to talk about some of the main factors brewing behind the scenes. This massive amount of looming debt proves a serious lack of financial responsibility within the US government, including skyrocketing spending habits that will have serious lasting effects for the American people for decades to come.
1107: Q&A: Should I Use My Home Equity to Invest in Real Estate? - Episode 1107
Nov 25, 2024
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Today's first caller asked an excellent question: "is now a good time to use home equity to invest for positive cash flow?" On this encore episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three of your questions on various real estate topics. We're going to cover using home equity for positive cash flow, how to maximize your returns on a smaller investment, and what to consider about setting up LLCs for real estate investing. Click play to hear my answers to your thoughtful questions!
1106: The End of the US Dollar Is Happening Faster Than We Thought - Episode 1106
Nov 21, 2024
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Now more than ever, there are a lot of questions about the stability and the future of the US dollar. Will the US dollar crash? That’s what we’re going to unpack on today’s show. You're going to learn about the relationship between global trade and the US dollar, the departure from the gold standard, and what the Federal Reserve has said about the future of the dollar.
1105: Q&A: Is Flipping Houses a Good Investing Strategy? - Episode 1105
Nov 18, 2024
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If you're thinking about getting started in the real estate industry, chances are you're considering a lot of options. One popular real estate strategy is flipping houses. Is flipping houses a good investment strategy? That's the first question I'm answering on today's Q&A episode! On this encore episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three of your great questions about flipping, offsetting tax liability after a 401k withdrawal, and options for getting started investing with $25k.
1104: How to Easily Buy a Rental Property Before the End of the Year - Episode 1104
Nov 14, 2024
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The end of the fiscal year is a great time to assess your goals and add a rental property to your portfolio. Buying before the end of the year can help you build your net worth and take advantage of the tax benefits of buying real estate. On today's show, I'm going to share everything you need to know about buying a rental property before the end of the year. You're going to learn the exact steps you need to take if you want to make your goal happen, as well as the top benefits of buying real estate by the end of the year.
1103: Q&A: Is It a Good Time to Pay Off My Mortgage? - Episode 1103
Nov 12, 2024
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When I wrote my book How to Pay Off Your Mortgage in 5 Years, mortgage rates were at a historical low. Since rates have risen in the past year or two, does it still make sense to use a HELOC to pay off the mortgage on your primary home? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show! This encore episode features three listener questions on paying off your mortgage, returns on our done-for-you rental properties, and how to find a lender willing to lend on investment properties. Click play to hear my answers to your real estate investing questions!
1102: The Banks Are Collapsing and It's Getting Worse - Episode 1102
Nov 07, 2024
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Big trouble is ahead for many banks that have commercial real estate in their portfolios. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warning, “there will be bank failures” at the Senate Banking Committee in early March. Due to declining values and defaulting loans in the commercial real estate space, smaller banks are feeling the pinch. Specifically, small and midsize banks could collapse in the coming months. On today's show, we're going to discuss this issue and what it means for you.
1101: Q&A: How Do I Become a Section 8 Landlord? - Episode 1101
Nov 04, 2024
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What does it take to become a Section 8 Landlord? Do you have to get pre-approved? And if so, what does the process look like? That's the first question I'm answering on this encore Q&A episode! On today's show, I'm taking three of your great questions on Section 8 rentals, how to get funding to grow your portfolio, and how to buy gold and silver. I'll also cover topics like diversifying your portfolio, signs of a recession, and why now is a great time to buy tangible assets. Click play to learn more!