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.
1100: Americans Are Being Crushed by Credit Card Debt - Episode 1100
Oct 31, 2024
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There’s a huge problem impacting our economy and we need to talk about it – Americans are absolutely drowning in credit card debt. In the fourth quarter of 2023, Americans’ total credit card balances increased by $50 billion, reaching a total of $1.129 trillion, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In fact, consumer debt is at its highest balance since the New York Fed began tracking data in the 1990s. On today's show, we're going to dive in what's going on with the state of credit card debt in the US. We're going to talk about delinquencies, interest rates, and much more. If you want to know more about consumer debt and how it's impacting the daily lives of Americans, tune in to this episode!
1099: Q&A: How Can I Find a HELOC for My Rental Property? - Episode 1099
Oct 28, 2024
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Banks have been tightening their lending standards for a while now, and investors are finding it harder and harder to find lenders willing to give loans on rental properties. Today's first caller has contacted 30 banks to find a HELOC on an investment property, and still came up empty handed. What should his next move be? That's the first question I'm answering on this Q&A episode! On this encore episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three of your questions on finding a HELOC for a rental property, how to decide if you should pay off mortgages, and the best way to tap into equity on a rental property. I'm also giving an update on the economy, the middle class, and what smart investors can do to protect themselves during this time.
1098: Americans Are Sitting on a Goldmine and They Don't Even Know It - Episode 1098
Oct 24, 2024
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With home prices rising US homeowners have gained an incredible amount of home equity. On today's show, I'm going to be sharing the latest data on home equity, and what homeowners can do to take advantage of this massive increase in wealth. As I've always said, real estate is the number one way to build wealth in the United States. This massive jump in equity is a testament to the power of buying real estate. Click play to learn more about home equity, buying rental properties, and creating wealth!
1097: Q&A: How Can I Use an Old 401k to Invest? - Episode 1097
Oct 21, 2024
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What can be done with an old 401k? Is there any way to use it to invest in real estate? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show! On this encore episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to talk about the future of the US dollar and how it relates to real estate investing. Then I'll answer three of your great questions about investing with an old 401k, UBIT taxes for self-directed IRAs, and how to make a return on investment if you don't have enough funds to buy a rental property. Click play to hear more!
1096: Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? - Episode 1096
Oct 17, 2024
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Here's a question I hear a lot: should I pay off my mortgage, or invest that money instead? Both strategies can yield incredible results for your budget, your family's future, and your overall finances. Unfortunately, there's hardly ever a straightforward answer, but on today's show I'm going to help you weigh your options. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to talk about the benefits of investing, as well as paying off your mortgage. I'm going to give you a few main points to consider before you make this decision.
1095: Q&A: Should I Sell a $400k Property? - Episode 1095
Oct 14, 2024
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There's not one clear, defined path to building wealth. When faced with a decision, you should always analyze your entire financial snapshot, including your Freedom Number. Today I'm sharing how you can assess whether or not to sell a rental property—and more! On this encore episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three of your questions on deciding what to do with a paid off property, options for non-recourse financing, and how to find wholesaling leads. Press play to hear my answers to your questions!
1094: The American Dream Is Collapsing Before Our Eyes - Episode 1094
Oct 10, 2024
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The promise of The American Dream has long attracted people from all over the world to build a better life for themselves and their families. The American Dream promises that if you just work hard enough, you can have the life you want. Yet there are Americans working full, long careers and still can’t afford to make ends meet when it’s time to retire. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm going to discuss how The American Dream is collapsing before our eyes. We're going to cover the history of The American Dream, how the retirement system has transformed, and my favorite tool you can use to build a comfortable life for yourself and your family.
1093: Q&A: How Can I Build a Smart Retirement Strategy? - Episode 1093
Oct 07, 2024
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Today's first caller is thinking about his retirement plan. It's become harder than ever to build a solid retirement plan that can weather the ups and downs of the economy. What's the best way to make sure your retirement is both secure and growing? That's the first question I'm answering on this Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate! This episode features three of your great questions on building a secure retirement, the purpose of using LLCs for real estate investing, and what to consider before you seek out private money. I'm also going to discuss inflation, the US dollar, and more. Click play to hear my answers to your questions!
1092: Here's How to Tell If Your 401k Sucks - Episode 1092
Oct 03, 2024
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Anytime I talk about the downfalls of the popular retirement plan, the 401k, there’s always a few people in the comment section protesting. If you’re one of the lucky few that has been able to build a large retirement savings inside a 401k, that’s great! But unfortunately, this isn’t the norm. Most people who put money into a 401k aren’t able to save enough to fund a comfortable retirement. There are many reasons why the 401k fails investors, and I have plenty of videos I can direct you to if you’d like to learn more about this… But if you’re squirreling your extra dollars into a 401k, blindly wondering if it will be enough for retirement, today’s show is for you. We’re going to cover a few ways you can tell if your 401k sucks.
1091: Q&A: How Do I Use My Home Equity to Buy Rental Properties? - Episode 1091
Sep 30, 2024
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What's the best way to transform a liability (like your primary residence) into performing assets? That's the first question I'm answering on this Q&A episode! On this encore episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm tackling three listener questions about using home equity to buy rental properties, the best states to live and invest, and how to decide whether a renovation project is better suited for flipping or renting. Press play to hear my answers to your burning real estate questions!