Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Build Financial Independence

This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Drobo. Visit Drobo.com to learn more about smart, simple storage solutions for protecting your data. There are so many intricacies that go into running a successful family business. Undeniably, it’s important to properly organize banking accounts and taxes, but unless you’ve actually contemplated the underlying motives for your business, it can be difficult to act in accordance with your values. And that’s why we decided to write a family mission statement. On this episode, Natali and I are discussing what inspired us to write our family mission statement, and how we intend to pass down not only financial wealth, but values to our family. We’re discussing our specific family mission statement and what it means to us, and how you can start thinking about your family’s mission statement. Join us for episode 85 of Investing in Real Estate! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

Now that winter is in full swing, you might be wondering if it’s an appropriate time of year to invest in real estate. Is it possible to find tenants in the winter? Are renovations able to be completed during adverse weather conditions? On this episode, I’m answering these questions, and more! I’ll talk about my experience renovating properties during the winter, including the benefits and some of the issues you’ll need to work around. Don’t miss this episode of Investing in Real Estate! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the options in real estate investing? Are you stuck in a state of overanalyzing all the details? If so, today’s show is for you! We’re highlighting the story of an investor who trusted her intuition, took action without hesitation, and now is a successful real estate investor on top of her full-time career. On today’s show, I’m speaking with Jody Weaver, a new investor who has quickly accumulated eight rental properties. Her story is a testament to the power of rental real estate, and the importance of being proactive. We’ll discuss how Jody buys her properties. It’s all here on episode 83 of Investing in Real Estate! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

As we approach Thanksgiving, Natali and I wanted to take the opportunity to sit down and discuss gratitude as a business principle. This year has been an incredible shift for us in terms of wealth building. We want to acknowledge how thankful we are, and how we plan to continue cultivating abundance in our lives and in our business. Join us on this episode of Investing in Real Estate as we discuss the powerful shift that occurs when your mindset is centered on abundance. We’re talking about donating intentionally, helping others, and being cognizant of our prosperity. If you’re looking to create abundance in your life, this episode is for you! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Away. Visit awaytravel.com and use promo code IIRE for $20 off your first luggage order! When you’re attaining a big goal like legacy wealth, taking action is paramount! I speak with investors on a regular basis, and a common theme from those conversations is that doing too much research can be detrimental. It is only through taking action that success is achieved. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m discussing the idea of going as far as you can see. I’ll talk about how we can be too smart for our own good, and how to stop learning and start earning! Trying to know it all in real estate can hold you back; this is a lesson you won't want to miss! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Visit HelloFresh.com and enter coupon code IIRE for $35 off your first week of convenient, easy, and fresh meal kits delivered straight to your door. In any real estate deal, you’re likely to be dealing with tens of thousands of dollars; in a multi-family unit, the stakes are even higher! And when you’re handling that kind of money, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do the deal. The goal is always return on investment, so you want to construct a deal that brings in a high cash flow, year after year, and month after month. Joining us on episode 80 of Investing in Real Estate is Charles Dobens! Charles is a practicing attorney, and a high-level investor. He also runs Multifamily Investing Academy, where he trains investors on multifamily acquisitions. As a trained lawyer, Charles brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, and on today’s show, he’s sharing how to invest the right way! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Drobo. Visit Drobo.com to learn more about smart, simple storage solutions for protecting your data. Many potential investors hesitate to make their first purchase because of a perceived lack of financial options. However, there are always options, and one that is often overlooked is taking a loan from a 401k. Today’s guest has done just that, and is on his way to achieving financial freedom! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sitting down with new investor, Kevin Brooks. Kevin is here to share how he finally took the plunge into real estate, and how he financed his properties by borrowing from his 401k. We’ll discuss how to pay back a 401k, the terms of the loan, and the lessons Kevin has learned along the way. “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Visit HelloFresh.com and enter coupon code IIRE for $35 off your first week of convenient, easy, and fresh meal kits delivered straight to your door. One big factor to consider when choosing a rental market is vacancy rate. If your main goal is earn cash flow, you’ll want to invest in markets where properties are quickly and consistently rented. On today’s show, I’m outlining the five cities with the highest vacancy rates in the country. I’ll elaborate on why each city is problematic for investors, and how to identify more ideal rental markets. Don’t miss this episode of Investing in Real Estate! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Visit HelloFresh.com and enter coupon code IIRE for $35 off your first week of convenient, easy, and fresh meal kits delivered straight to your door. Here on the podcast, we’ve discussed multiple facets of real estate investing. Each week, I discuss my experience with single-family buy and hold real estate properties, and our guests have been knowledgable in categories such as commercial, mobile home parks, multi-family properties, and more. However, there is one topic that has always fascinated me, and that’s self-storage real estate. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m speaking with self-storage expert, Scott Meyers! Scott is known as a self-storage expert, and today he’s sharing his entrance to the industry, what it takes to succeed, and all of the nuances of self-storage real estate! We’ll talk about finding a sound investment, leveraging your business, and so much more! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Drobo. Visit Drobo.com to learn more about smart, simple storage solutions for protecting your data. If you’re interested in making your real estate business a scalable, passive-income machine, you simply can’t do it all yourself. It can be difficult to relinquish control, but it’s necessary for a successful business to outsource. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are discussion how to know when to outsource in your real estate business. We’re sharing a real-life example from our business, discussing the fears that accompany releasing control, and sharing resources to help set up an efficient, cash-flowing system. If you’re ready to make your real estate business scalable, this episode is for you! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

As we get closer to Election Day, Americans are heavily considering the implications of future leaders and their policies. The two presidential candidates have vastly different plans regarding many issues, including the tax code. As real estate investors, changes to the tax code could have far-reaching effects. On this episode, Natali and I are welcoming back Tom Wheelwright to talk about the future of the tax code. He’ll elaborate on the two candidates’ proposals, and what that means for real estate investors. Don’t miss this special election edition of Investing in Real Estate! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

Buy and hold real estate comes in many shapes and forms, many of which we’ve presented here on the podcast. Today, we’re talking about how you can invest in a portfolio of properties simultaneously. This strategy limits overall liability, and allows for consistent, passive income. Here to share how you can earn a passive income through a portfolio investment are Sterling White and Jacob Blackett. Sterling and Jacob are the founders of Holdfolio, a company that connects investors with a collection of properties in a safe and effective way. Together, they have invested in over 500 investment properties, and on this episode of Investing in Real Estate, they’re sharing their successful investment strategy. “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

So you’re ready to take the plunge and purchase your first rental property, but your spouse isn’t so sure? I’ve been there. You’re not alone. We hear from investors facing this same predicament all the time! Chances are, there’s a more financially conservative partner in every relationship, and so it’s no surprise if your spouse needs little convincing. Natali and I experienced this in our relationship, and we want to share with you how we got on the same page. On this episode, Natali and I are discussing how you can prepare convincing information and facts to help your spouse better understand real estate investing. We’ll share seven specific strategies you can use to get your spouse on board. You won’t want to miss this episode of Investing in Real Estate! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

Have you ever allowed a setback to get you down? We all deal with adversity, but in order to succeed, it’s important to not give up. As real estate investors, hardships are inevitable, so we have to commit to not quitting when things don’t go exactly as planned. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m discussing how to handle adversity on your real estate investing journey. I’m talking about how our modes of thinking can lead to unhappiness, and how to focus on what truly matters. I’ll also share two specific resources to help you get in the right mindset! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris

The beauty of real estate investing is that it encompasses a wide variety of assets; there’s a niche for everyone. Although I focus exclusively on purchasing single-family buy and hold properties, you should be informed about all of your options. Today’s guests purchase multi-family buy and hold properties. My true purpose of investing in real estate is to create long-lasting wealth, and today’s guests share that same goal. On this episode, I’m thrilled to be sitting down with Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro, the founders of the comprehensive real estate resource, Jake and Gino. Jake and Gino are here to share their expertise into the world of multi-family buy and hold investments. If you’ve ever been interested in multi-family deals, you won’t want to miss this episode of Investing in Real Estate! “Investing in Real Estate has a laser focus on buy and hold rental properties in order to create passive income. Clayton shares tried and true methods for acquiring rental real estate, building net worth, and accelerating your financial freedom. This podcast utilizes expert interviews, case studies with normal everyday investors, and Clayton's own methods for achieving passive income. Learn how to acquire turnkey rentals, discounted properties, passive income and true legacy wealth!” - Clayton Morris