Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Investing for Beginners

New data shows the average American is not prepared for retirement thanks to faulty programs like the 401(k) plan and traditional IRAs. But what can you do if you want to have a more comfortable retirement? Luckily, there are a few alternative retirement plans that can create better outcomes.

In this interview, we're joined by Mat Sorenson CEO of Directed IRA, partner at KKOS Lawyers, national speaker, and podcast host. Mat is an expert in Self Directed IRAs and how to unlock the power of checkbook control of your financial future.

Should you use the equity in your rental property to buy more investments and diversify your portfolio? That's the first listener question I'm tackling on this edition of Q&A Monday! Every Monday, I answer three of your real estate related questions.

This episode contains conversations on utilizing equity, accounting for your business, and how to get started in real estate with no money and bad credit. I hope this episode helps guide you on your real estate journey. We hope you enjoy this encore episode of Investing in Real Estate!

In the landscape of higher mortgage rates, limited housing supply, and intense competition, finding a good rental property can feel like a tall order. In fact, some people are choosing to put off their investing goals until things regulate in the market. But waiting to invest in real estate could cost you in the long-term.

On today's show, you’re going to learn the right way to buy real estate. We’re going to talk about what to look for in a rental property, how to navigate the market, and the best solution you can use to add rental properties to your portfolio.

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 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. Click play to hear my A's to your Q's!

Alternative strategies for retirement are growing in popularity, and for good reason. More and more Americans are realizing that the traditional way to save for retirement is outdated, broken, and ineffective. Buying real estate investments is a great way to exponentially grow your wealth and save for retirement.

To help you determine if buying rental properties in a retirement account is right for you, we’re going to run through some of the pros and cons, and the things you need to consider as you’re building out your retirement plan. Click play to learn the pros and cons of using real estate in your retirement plan!

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 Q&A edition of Investing in Real Estate features three of your questions on self-directed IRA rules, distributions, and getting into real estate as a beginner. Click play to hear my answers to your questions!

The best way to secure your assets in this inflationary period is to buy hard assets inside of a self-directed retirement account. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm sitting down with Kevin DeMerritt to discuss wealth preservation and retirement planning.

Kevin DeMeritt is the founder of Lear Capital. In this interview, he's sharing the ins and outs of the self-directed IRA. You'll learn why Wall Street doesn't want you to know about self-direction, how to buy hard assets like real estate and precious metals in your retirement account, and more.

My general advice is to rent the home you live in. But what about using the equity in your primary residence to buy rental properties? Today we're going to walk through the pros and cons of owning your home.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three listener questions about owning vs. renting, using business credit, and how to best utilize your savings when investing in real estate. If you want to learn more about real estate investing, this episode is for you!

A new Consumer Price Index report was recently released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report shows cooling inflation, and the likely end of future interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

On today's show, you're going to hear my take on this CPI report and how it will affect the housing market. We'll also talk about the stock market, jobs, and the broader economy. Click play to learn more about the real estate boom about to hit 2024!

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!