Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Investing for Beginners

According to a recent report by Realtor.com, there's a huge imbalance in the supply of homes and the number of people who want to become homeowners. They estimate that the US needs over 5 million homes. Now, this isn't a new problem - but it's certainly not improving.

For reference, in 2019, the same report found a shortage of 3.84 million. But between the pandemic and the red-hot 2021 housing market, things aren't looking good. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm sharing more data about the state of the housing market, and what it means for you as an investor.

There's a lot of info out there about investing in real estate. You don't have to look far to find gurus on the internet selling their courses. All of this information can be confusing and conflicting. What is actually the best way to invest in real estate?

On this Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering this question on how to scale a real estate business —and more! Click play to hear my answers to your questions on scaling, cash out refinances, and leveraging a high value commercial property!

Today I want to talk about what it takes to become a successful real estate investor, including 10 of the habits and mindset shifts that are a common theme among wealthy investors.

Because the truth is, most top investors did not build their wealth by chance. Successful investing is the result of dedication, planning, and incredible paradigm shifts. Join me for this episode of Investing in Real Estate to learn the ten habits of wealthy, successful investors!

Should you use your HELOC to invest or use your cash instead? Is investing in a mobile home park a solid investment? Should you pay off IRS debt or buy a rental property? I'm answering these three great questions on today's show!

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three of your thoughtful questions on various investing topics. As always, I value your calls and I hope you find my answers helpful on your investing journey. Please join me for this Q&A episode!

One of the most popular topics I get asked about is rental markets. People always want to know, "is this city a good rental market?" The truth is, market research takes a long time—months, even up to a year sometimes. So nine times out of ten, I can't tell you if your city is a good rental market. I just don't have the data.

But what I can tell you is what you should look for in a stable rental market. One of the things that I look for in a market is slow and steady appreciation. If a market is overvalued, it's going to be hard to make a solid investment there. On today's show, I'm taking you through the top 10 overpriced rental markets that you should not invest in!

What can you do if your tenant stops paying rent? Are there any protections for landlords? And what types of safeguards can you put in place to mitigate this risk? These are all great questions that I'll be answering on today's Q&A episode!

This episode of Investing in Real Estate covers topics like dealing with non-paying tenants, strategizing what to do with an appreciated property, and what you need to know about tax deductions for real estate investors. Press play to hear my answers to your best real estate investing questions.

If you're new to real estate investing, there’s one important concept you need to grasp in order to be successful long-term. Most people who get into real estate investing have one goal in mind: cash flow. Of course, that is the ultimate goal, the end goal.

But if you’re just starting out, you might need to adjust your approach. Don’t get ahead of yourself. You can certainly have cash flow, but maybe just not immediately. There are a couple steps before you get there. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm sharing an important principle you need to understand, the three stages of real estate investing!

Does an international investor need to travel to the US to close on a rental property? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show! On this Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm tackling three of your questions about rental real estate.

This episode contains three thoughtful listener questions on investing in the US from overseas, how to determine if you should invest in your college town, and what you should know about our new construction rental properties. Press play to hear my responses to your best real estate questions!

A recent study found that a whopping 40% of Americans fear retirement more than death. Today we're going to dive into why that is, take a look at the study, and talk about what you can do if retiring scares you!

What causes this fear and uncertainty? Simply put: a lack of planning and a lack of financial education.
68% of people said they thought their social security benefits will be enough to live on. I hate to break it to you, but this is a poor plan! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to talk about this fear of retirement and how you can live financially free, now and into your retirement!

What exactly is a tenant turnover? And how do you keep your expenses low when going through the process? That's the first question I'm answering on today's Q&A episode!

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm taking three of your questions on mitigating tenant turnover expenses, buying real estate in a hot market, and deciding between a HELOC and a cash-out refinance. Please join me for episode 781 to hear my answers to your best investing questions!