Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Investing for Beginners

If you've been following me for a while, you might have noticed that our company's strategy has shifted over the past few years. While we used to focus on rehabbing rental properties, now our business is almost exclusively based around building new construction rental properties.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm going to share why our company pivoted from rehabbing rental properties, to almost exclusively building new construction rental properties. You're going to learn the three main reasons why I love new construction rental properties, and why this shift in our business model has allowed us to better serve our clients.

Is it a good idea to withdraw from your 401k plan in order to make a down payment on a rental property? That's the first question I'll be answering on this edition of Q&A Monday! Every Monday, I'm answering three of your engaging questions on the podcast.

This episode covers topics like 401k withdrawal, full-service real estate pricing, and zoning issues. I hope today's show answers your burning questions. Join me for episode 729 of Investing in Real Estate!

Before you go all in on trying to build wealth, you should know that there's one thing that's more important than passive income. On today's show, we're going to talk about the one thing that's more important than creating passive income through performing assets: self-care.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm going to challenge you to think about why you want to create passive income. You're going to learn why self-care is more important than passive income, plus six main tenets you should focus on. I hope this message resonates with you!

Does it make sense to contribute to a retirement account like a self-directed IRA after age 55? And if so, how soon can you withdraw the cash flow from your rental properties inside of that account? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show!

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three listener questions about withdrawing from a self-directed IRA, how to find a HELOC for an investment property, and how to decide what type of property you should add to your portfolio. Please join me for this Q&A episode!

Should you put your rental properties in an LLC? This is one of the most common questions my team is asked during our first phone call with new clients. The quick answer is: it depends.

On today's show, we're going to dive into the complexities of setting up a legal entity for real estate investing. You'll learn why your legal structure depends on your financing, the importance of seeking legal advice, and why a cookie-cutter approach to investing is unhelpful.

If you want to pay off your mortgage before the scheduled payoff date, what's the best way to go about it? Should you utilize a HELOC, leverage other debt, or another method? That's the first question I'm tackling on today's show.

On today's Q&A episode, I'm answering listener questions about accelerated mortgage payoff, how to save up for a down payment, and transferring your rental properties into an LLC. You'll also hear a quick rundown of what's new in the world of real estate investing. Please join me for episode 725 of Investing in Real Estate!

2020 proved that the economy is never predictable. That’s why you have to build a recession proof investing strategy that can weather any storm. Today I want to talk about creating an investment strategy that is protected from the volatile stock market and the ups & downs of the economy.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're diving deep into the economy and the truth about the real estate market. You're going to learn how to create a rock solid portfolio that can handle the ups and downs of a changing economy.

Would it be a better use of your money to buy a rental property, or buy a primary residence that you intend to eventually turn into an investment? That's the first question I'm going to answer on this Q&A Monday.

On today's show, I'm answering three listener questions on how to decide if you should buy a rental or a personal home, how to get started in real estate with a small nest egg, and how busy professionals can break into the real estate industry. I hope this episode helps you on your own real estate journey!

Today I want to talk about an inevitable part of being a real estate investor: the tenant turnover. For some reason, this is one part of investing that seems to scare new investors. But the truth is: a tenant turnover is simply part of being a real estate investor.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you're going to learn how to prepare for a tenant turnover. We'll discuss what a tenant turnover entails, plus how to prepare yourself mentally and financially. Press play to learn more!

Is it better to hold your rental properties in an LLC or trust? Will transferring your properties into a legal entity trigger a due on sale clause? This is a question we often get, and today I'm going to answer it!

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm tackling three of your questions about rental property ownership, how to move forward as a new investor, and what it takes to invest in US real estate from overseas. I hope this episode clears the air on these topics and encourages you to move forward!