Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Investing for Beginners

Today I want to talk about one of my favorite topics: full-service real estate investing. I'm often asked about the difference between turnkey real estate and full-service real estate. On this episode, I'm going to share the differences, and dive into five important things you should know about full-service investing.

You're going to learn what types of investors should pursue full-service investing, and what types of benefits you can expect from this investing method. If you've ever wanted to learn more about full-service real estate, this episode of Investing in Real Estate is for you!

It's the time of year when everyone is talking about resolutions and setting goals. This is one of my favorite times of the year, and I'm excited to kick off our today's show by talking about resolutions and goal setting, specifically in the realm of financial goals.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm going to be sharing some of my top tips for getting your financial fitness in order. The new year is the perfect time to take a look at your overall financial snapshot and set a direction and intention for where you want to go over the next year. I hope these tips inspire you, and I hope 2022 is your best year yet!

Can you use money from your 401k account to buy rental real estate? And if so, how do you go about accessing those funds? That's the first question I'm answering on today's Q&A edition of Investing in Real Estate!

On today's show, I'm tackling three of your great questions on utilizing a 401k to buy real estate, when to raise rents at your rental property, and how to accelerate payoff on a HELOC. Click play to hear my answers to your best real estate questions!

There many great options for real estate investors to save on taxes, but unless you're working with an amazing CPA, there are a lot of strategies you might not have heard of. You probably know about depreciation, but a cost segregation is a way for you to accelerate that depreciation and save on taxes.

On today's show, I'm walking you through some of the basics of a cost segregation study. We'll talk about how it works, what types of investors can benefit from a cost segregation, and more. Please join me for episode 806 of Investing in Real Estate!

The traditional path for putting down a down payment is using cash reserves from a savings account. But not everyone has enough cash available to pay for a down payment on a rental property. What are some more creative ways of finding a down payment?

That's the first question I'm answering on today's show. I'll also be answering listener questions on investing in a self-directed account, plus how to start the process of market research. Please join me for the first episode of 2022!

The house flipping industry is pretty big, and I know many investors who have made it their main source of income. I understand why it's attractive, especially to new investors or someone looking to turn a quick buck. Flipping can be profitable, but it’s not for everyone. In fact, I don't recommend it for most investors.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm going to share why I advise steering clear of flipping houses. I'm going to share how flipping can actually be a detrimental real estate strategy if you're looking to save time, avoid risk, and gain a steady income. Click play to learn why flipping houses is a bad idea!

What does it cost to hire a property management team? And is it really worth the monthly fee to work with a professional company? That's the first question I'm answering on today's Q&A episode!

This episode of Investing in Real Estate features three listener questions on property management fees, leveraging the equity in rental properties, and weighing the pros and cons of a 1031 exchange. I appreciate your thoughtful questions; click play to hear my answers!

Have you noticed that single family homes are hard to find? There are a lot of things wrong with the housing market right now. We've talked recently about the housing shortage, but today I want to cover one facet of this problem that isn't talked about often—and it's one that affects investors directly.

Big money is cashing in on rental real estate. Specifically, pension funds, investment firms and Wall Street banks are snapping up homes left & right. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to talk about why this is happening, what it means for investors, and the implications on the housing market at large.

If you're looking to utilize the equity in a rental property, should you use a cash-out refinance or a home equity line of credit? On this Q&A episode, I'm answering this question by comparing the two products and sharing my personal preference.

I'm also answering more listener questions on topics like how to find qualified tenants for your rental property, and how to decide if you should sell a rental property from your portfolio. I hope you find this episode useful. Please join me for episode 801 of Investing in Real Estate!