Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Investing for Beginners
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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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United States
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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.
Twitter:
@TheMorrisInvest
Language:
English
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862-216-5597
Website:
http://www.morrisinvest.com/
Email:
clayton@morrisinvest.com
Episodes
1170: Solving the Affordable Housing Crisis - Episode 1170
7/3/2025
For years now, the US has been in the depths of a housing shortage, specifically an affordable housing shortage. From a basic economic standpoint, a normal, balanced housing market should have about a 4-6 months’ supply available of houses. Anything less than that is considered a housing shortage.
On today's show, you're going to learn how vast the housing shortage is. We're going to talk about some of the major contributing factors to this shortage and how new construction real estate investing can help remedy this situation.
Duration:00:06:30
1169: Q&A: When Should I Sell a Rental Property? - Episode 1169
6/30/2025
If you own a rental property that needs constant repairs and maintenance, what should you do? Is it better to sell a high maintenance property, or is there a better way to deal with it? That's the first question I'm answering on this encore Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate.
Today I'm answering three of your great questions on dealing with repetitive repairs, turning your first home into a rental property, and the rules on using a property in your self-directed IRA.
Duration:00:12:12
1168: This Crisis Is Destroying US Cities - Episode 1168
6/26/2025
The affordable housing crisis keeps getting worse and worse. It was recently reported that New York City rents are so high, that less than 5% of rental units are affordable for the average salary.
On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to dive into what's going on with housing costs across major US cities, mainly New York City. You're going to learn about how the price of rent has risen in recent years, the future of the affordable housing crisis, and much more!
Duration:00:05:55
1167: Q&A: How Can I Find a HELOC Checking Account? - Episode 1167
6/23/2025
If you want to use a HELOC to pay off your mortgage, the easiest way is to utilize your HELOC as a checking account. But where can you find these types of HELOCs? That's the first question I'm answering on this encore episode of Investing in Real Estate!
Today's Q&A episode features three of your great questions about finding HELOC products, rental companies, and how to buy rental properties inside a self-directed IRA.
Duration:00:09:20
1166: The Retirement Crisis Is Here - Episode 1166
6/19/2025
Over the last several decades, the American retirement system has shifted immensely. Working hard used to result in guaranteed retirement income through a pension plan. But today, a pension plan is no more -- and Americans are left with a shell of a retirement plan.
On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to cover the history of the pension plan, why the 401k doesn't work on its own, and what you can do instead to create a retirement plan that works for you.
Duration:00:10:33
1165: Q&A: How Can I Teach My Children Financial Intelligence? - Episode 1165
6/16/2025
How can you teach your children financial intelligence? What are the best resources you can arm yourself with in order to pass down important lessons about money? That's the first question I'm answering on this encore Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate!
This episode features three of your great questions about financial education resources, minimizing high taxes, and deciding what to do with a highly appreciated property with low cash flow.
Duration:00:15:21
1164: Americans Should Be Worried About Money, Here's Why - Episode 1164
6/12/2025
Due to the state of the economy, Americans have reported being worried about money, cutting back their spending habits, and even dipping into their retirement funds just to make ends meet. On today's show, we're going to unpack what's going on with the average American consumer.
We're going to talk about the state of credit card debt in the US, how interest rates are impacting the average American, and the truth about how people are managing their finances today. And most importantly, we're going to cover what to do if you're becoming increasingly worried about money. It's all here on this episode of Investing in Real Estate!
Duration:00:07:05
1163: Q&A: Which States Are Best for New Investors to Buy Real Estate? - Episode 1163
6/9/2025
What are the best states to buy rental real estate? And what makes a rental market profitable? That's the first question I'm answering on this encore Q&A edition of investing in real estate!
On today's episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three of your great questions. We're going to cover topics like rental markets, buydown credits, and how a banking collapse could affect your portfolio.
Duration:00:12:49
1162: The IRS Knows They Can't Touch This One Important Rule - Episode 1162
6/5/2025
On today’s show, we’re going to talk about one of the major tax savings strategies that all real estate investors need to know about: the 1031 exchange. All real estate investors need to have this information in their back pocket, because you never know when you might need it.
You're going to learn about the basics of a 1031 exchange and how it works. We're going to cover the major benefits of this strategy, who it's for, and so much more.
Duration:00:10:17
1161: Q&A: How Can I Grow My Portfolio with a High Debt-to-Income Ratio? - Episode 1161
6/2/2025
Our audience asks the best questions, and on today's show, I'm going to tackle a few of them. On this encore episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'll be answering three of your questions on various real estate topics.
This Q&A episode features three great questions on topics like investing with a high debt-to-income ratio, how to decide if you should pay off mortgages, and buying a property with a solo 401k.
Duration:00:15:01
1160: The Middle Class Is Officially Dead - Episode 1160
5/29/2025
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: the middle class is dead. The last several years have presented hard economic times for the American people. With high inflation, elevated housing costs, and the rising prices of everything, it's never been harder to remain in the middle class.
On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to unpack why the middle class is shrinking and what you can do to protect yourself in an ever changing economy.
Duration:00:09:30
1159: Q&A: Should I Self-Insure My Property - Episode 1159
5/26/2025
Insurance is a critical piece of owning and protecting any piece of real estate. Is it a good idea to self-insure your rental property? That's the first question I'm answering on this encore Q&A edition of Investing in Real Estate!
On today's show, I'm answering three of your great questions about self-insurance, self-directed IRAs, and how to invest in US real estate from Canada. We'll also talk about living the life you want now, the importance of being empowered in your financial freedom, and more.
Duration:00:18:19
1158: Interest Rates Are Killing the Housing Market - Episode 1158
5/22/2025
For years, we’ve been in an affordable housing crisis. Since the great recession, there has been a massive shortage of homes. Builders, of course, have been hesitant to build in droves since getting burned in 2008 and 2009. And we know that in the past few years, the prices of everything have risen dramatically. This includes lumber, land, and labor. It has become very expensive to build a home.
Then, there are interest rates. Higher interest rates over the past couple years have put a massive halt on home sales across the country. Today we’re going to talk about the critical connection between interest rates and the housing crisis we’re seeing across the United States.
Duration:00:07:53
1157: Q&A: How Can I Use a Veterans Affairs Loan to Grow My Portfolio? - Episode 1157
5/19/2025
Today's first caller used a Veterans Affairs loan to house hack. What's the best way for him to grow a strong real estate portfolio? On today's show, I'm answering this great question, and more!
This encore Q&A episode features three of your questions on investing with a VA loan, vacancy rates in our rental markets, and my take on the possibility of a global banking crash. As always, I appreciate your thoughtful questions, and I hope you enjoy this episode of Investing in Real Estate!
Duration:00:17:07
1156: 5 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score Right Now - Episode 1156
5/15/2025
My general philosophy when it comes to real estate investing is that the credit score isn’t as big of a deal as people make it out to be. If you’re holding back on reaching your real estate goals because of a credit score, I think that’s a huge mistake. There are so many ways to work around a low credit score.
However, it’s true that a higher credit score can benefit you in a number of ways. The higher your score, the easier it is to qualify for loans and get access to the best rates and terms. If you’re looking to improve your credit score, this episode is for you. You're going to learn about five specific ways you can boost your score!
Duration:00:09:34
1155: Q&A: How Much Equity Should I Tap Into? - Episode 1155
5/12/2025
If you have access to a big chunk of equity, how much should you tap into to grow your real estate portfolio? And what is the best product to help you reach your goals? That's the first question I'm answering on this encore Q&A edition of Investing in Real Estate!
On today's show, I'm answering three of your real estate investing questions spanning topics like using home equity to invest, the mechanics of buying US rental properties from Canada, and the cost of setting up a self-directed IRA.
Duration:00:10:32
1154: How to Leverage Your Home to Buy a Rental Property - Episode 1154
5/8/2025
Thanks to skyrocketing home prices, American homeowners are flush with equity in their homes. It was reported that over 47% of mortgaged homes across the United States are considered equity rich. Today, we're going to talk about what this amount of equity could mean for the American homeowner.
You're going to learn why now is a great time to leverage your home to buy a rental property, and how to do it. We're going to talk about specific lending products you can use, their pros and cons, and what to consider before you use this strategy.
Duration:00:07:56
1153: Q&A: How Do I Make Mortgage Payments with My Self-Directed IRA? - Episode 1153
5/5/2025
If you have a mortgage on a rental property that's owned by your self-directed IRA, how does the mortgage need to be paid? On today's show, we're going to answer this question — and more!
This encore Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate features three listener questions on self-directed IRA payments, how to choose a landlord friendly state to buy investment properties, and what investors should consider about taxes when buying raw land.
Duration:00:18:18
1152: 5 Ways to Fund Your Down Payment for Real Estate Investing - Episode 1152
5/1/2025
One of the best parts about buying real estate is that you don’t need gobs of cash to get started. In fact, I would argue that your creativity and your determination are more important factors than your savings account balance. All you need to do to get started is to secure a down payment on your first rental property and let the bank finance the rest.
There’s no other asset type that you can buy with the banks money to grow your net worth and begin creating passive income. So on this episode, I’m going to help you brainstorm a few ways to fund a down payment on your next rental property.
Duration:00:09:36
1151: Can I Take a Loan from My Self-Directed IRA? - Episode 1151
4/28/2025
Smart investors know that utilizing a self-directed IRA is an incredible way to build wealth and maximize your retirement. But is there a way to take a loan from your self-directed IRA in order to take advantage of further tax benefits? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show!
This encore episode of Investing in Real Estate features three of your questions on self-directed IRA rules, distributions, and getting into real estate as a beginner.
Duration:00:14:10