Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Build Financial Independence

The Federal Reserve just announced three hikes in interest rates this year. This changes the game for many retail banking products, including mortgages. Higher rates will make purchasing homes harder and more expensive for homebuyers.   On this episode, Natali and I are discussing the implications of interest rate hikes in 2018. We'll talk about how increased rates will affect purchases, and what this means for investors. Don't miss episode 280 of Investing in Real Estate!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode280

Wealth creation via real estate is actually a simple process. Before you get bogged down with the details, it's important to go back to basics. That's why I'm sharing the three steps to creating wealth via real estate investing!   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m breaking down the three simple steps necessary to create wealth. I’ll talk about how to get started no matter where you are in the process, and the importance of having a hunger for financial freedom. Don’t miss episode 279!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode279

In my experience talking to potential investors, it's easy for people to come up with excuses why they're not fit to become a real estate investor. Whether it's a personal circumstance or finances, most of these excuses tend to be limiting beliefs that aren't true. One of the biggest excuses that I frequently hear about is debt. Debt can seem debilitating, but it isn’t a reason to give up on your investing dreams. Today’s guest is living proof. In a matter of just three years, Connor Steinbrook went from facing bankruptcy to building a multi-million dollar real estate company.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Connor is sharing his struggles and triumphs, how he got into wholesaling, and much more!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode278

There are many widely-held financial beliefs and norms that are simply not true, and can block you from building wealth. When it comes to traditional advice about saving for retirement or building up a nest egg, many of us have been inundated with harmful habits and beliefs.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sharing five myths about finances! We’ll talk about the best way to build a savings account, the truth about your 401k, and much more. If you’re ready to confront your financial beliefs, this episode is for you!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode277

As you may know, investing in real estate is an incredible vehicle for creating wealth. Recently, I’ve been thinking more about the true purpose of creating wealth, and how we can create space in our life for the things that truly matter.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m discussing the importance of using passive income to drive experiences in your life. I’ll talk about my own personal experience minimizing and decluttering, and why cultivating experiences is more powerful than collecting things.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode276

Many people see the value in investing in real estate, but they’re not quite sure how to run their business efficiently. From finding the right property in the right market to working with a skilled property management team, there are a lot of things that must be done correctly to create a passive income machine. Today’s guest, Jonathan, is a longtime investor who recently switched his strategy in order to earn more passive income and positive cash flow.   On today’s show, he’s sharing his journey into the world of real estate investing, including the mistakes he made when purchasing his first properties, how he used a 1031 exchange, and his experience purchasing turnkey rentals. Jonathan’s story is so interesting—you won’t want to miss this episode of Investing in Real Estate!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode275

A new report shows that Americans are now saving less money than ever before. Due to the performance of the stock market, many people are deprioritizing saving, and instead purchasing liabilities and putting their money toward vacations.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sitting down to hash out this troubling news. We’ll talk about the influx of Americans funneling their money into liabilities, and why it’s important to instead build net worth. Don’t miss episode 274!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode274

If you play your cards right, you could easily become a millionaire via real estate investing. If you want to build enormous wealth for you and your family, real estate investing can help you reach those goals. But many people don’t fully pursue this opportunity because they are held back by fear.   On today’s show, I’ll share how to appropriately manage fear in order to reap the benefits of investing. I’ll talk about why fear isn’t real, and how you can begin shifting your perspective. Let’s talk about facing your fears so you can reach your potential; join me for episode 273 of Investing in Real Estate.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode273

Not just any city can function as a great rental market. Unless you live in a few select cities, chances are the best properties are not in your backyard. So how do you go about finding a rental market that will produce high return on investment?   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing five attributes of a great rental market! I’ll share the key indicators that I care about in a city. You’ll learn about local laws, job markets, and much more!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode272

Last week, we thought we were wrapping up this series about how we reached financial freedom and became full-time real estate investors. But then we realized it would be a huge disservice to you to leave the impression that after we reached our Freedom Number, everything was rainbows and unicorns. Real estate is passive to an extent, but there are a lot of systems we’ve had to put in place in order to make our business run smoothly.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sitting down to talk about all of the intricacies of running a real estate business. We’ll talk about finding the right legal and tax teams, and our experience with setting up trusts. If you want to learn some of the high level ninja tricks we’ve learned in our investing career, this episode is for you!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode271

A new report shows that 66% of Millennials believe that their savings account will be sufficient in 20 years. On today’s show I’m sitting down to discuss why this is a flawed way of thinking, and why savers are actually losers. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you’ll learn about the three types of money, and how you can protect yourself amidst an economic collapse. I’ll talk about the importance of purchasing tangible assets, and how to develop financial intelligence. Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode270  

Today on the podcast, I’m excited to sit down with real estate legend, Mitch Stephen! Mitch has been a self-employed real estate investor for over 20 years, and he is the author of the book series, My Life and 1000 Houses.   On today’s show, Mitch is sharing how he built his real estate business from the ground up, and why mindset is so important for success. Mitch is sharing his secrets to becoming financially free, as well as giving away the first 100 pages of his book. Mitch has so much wisdom to share; don’t miss episode 269 of Investing in Real Estate!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode269

We’ve spent the last few weeks on the podcast detailing our family's past, including how we began investing in real estate. Now that you’ve heard the backstory, we thought we would share exactly how we expanded our portfolio, and ultimately purchased fifty rental properties in a few short years.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sitting down to discuss all of the strategies we used to grow our real estate portfolio. We’ll talk about the importance of the Freedom Number, the multiple ways to access cash, and much more. Please join us for part five of our story!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode268

Due to recent history, the term “housing bubble” elicits an alarming response. As a real estate investor, it’s natural to worry about the possibility of another economic collapse and what that might mean for your rental portfolio.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing the truth about the 2018 housing bubble. I’ll elaborate on the key indicators that point to a housing bubble, and how you can protect yourself. I’ll also share how current market conditions vary from 2008. If you’ve ever wondered about the possibility of a market crash, you won’t want to miss episode 267!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode267

When most people are ready to purchase their first home, they typically place high priority on the neighborhood, as well as amenities. But if you want to build wealth, being strategic as a first time homebuyer can be an excellent stepping stone. Keith Weinhold is living proof! Keith’s first primary residence wasn’t a traditional home. He used an FHA loan to purchase a four-plex building, he lived in one unit, and rented out the other three for rental income. Keith learned invaluable lessons from this experience, and went on to grow his portfolio from there.   On today’s show, Keith is sharing what he’s learned from becoming financially free, including the five ways real estate investors get paid!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode266