Today's first caller has $200k in equity in his primary home. He's thinking about leveraging his equity in order to pay off a rental property. Is that a good idea? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show!



This Q&A; episode of Investing in Real Estate features three great listener questions on using equity to pay off debt, what to consider before you sell a rental property, and changes to the mortgage interest deduction in 2025. Click play to hear my answers to your investing questions!

1003: Q&A: Should I Use My Equity to Pay Off My Rental Property? - Episode 1003

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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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 wealth through real estate. On today's show, I'm going to walk you through The Three Stages of Real Estate Investing, and explain why this concept is instrumental to your success. Click play to learn more!

1048: The One Principle You Need to Know to Succeed in Real Estate - Episode 1048

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.






1047: Q&A: How Are Distributions Taxed on a Self-Directed IRA? - Episode 1047

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 the latest data on the retirement crisis in the United States. We'll discuss the state of 401k balances, Social Security, and more. Most importantly, you're going to learn why saving for retirement is impossible, and what to do instead.

1046: Saving for Retirement Is Impossible - Episode 1046

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 with the wrongdoings of a past tenant, and how to decide if you should sell or hold your investments during times of economic turmoil. Click play to hear my answers to your questions!

1045: Q&A: Does It Make Sense to Pull Out My Equity? - Episode 1045

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, you're going to learn about how to invest like a pro by using a 1031 exchange. Click play to learn more!

1003: Q&A: Should I Use My Equity to Pay Off My Rental Property? - Episode 1003

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