Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Build Financial Independence

Every single real estate investor, entrepreneur, and human is bound to face failure at some point. When it comes to your business, the potential for failure can seem scary—but it’s also part of the growing process.   On today’s show, I want to touch on the importance of failing early in your investing career, and how it can make you stronger. You’ll learn the value of failing, why it’s actually a good thing to experience failure ASAP, and how to become better from your problems. Don’t miss episode 531 of Investing in Real Estate!   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Pitney Bowes! Shipping and mailing from your desk has never been simpler than with SendPro Online from Pitney Bowes. With SendPro Online from Pitney Bowes, it’s just click, send, and save for as low as $4.99 (four dollars and 99 cents) a month. Send envelopes, flats, and packages right from your desk and you are back to business in no time. And for being an Investing in Real Estate listener, you’ll receive a FREE 30-day trial to get started and a FREE 10-pound scale to ensure that you never overpay. Go to pb.com/clayton to redeem this special offer!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode531  

On today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m joined by Brian Ellwood, a real estate professional who retired by the age of 30 thanks to passive income. Brian’s passion is teaching others how to replace their income by acquiring rental real estate.   In this interview, Brian is sharing his inspirational story of quitting his job, getting involved with wholesaling, and becoming a buy and hold investor. We’ll discuss the power of setting clear goals, getting in the right mindset, and how to find your place in the real estate industry.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode530  

From time to time, you might find yourself considering the option of selling one of your rental properties. Whether it’s due to market shifts, or personal financial situations, if you find yourself tempted to sell your rental property, there are a few things to consider.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are talking about long-term buy and hold strategies, addressing underlying fears, and what to do if you feel like you need to sell a rental property. Please join us for episode 529!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode529  

When interviewed about his car production process, Henry Ford said, “I’ve never made a mistake in my life. Never! And neither did you ever make a mistake—or anybody else .For what purpose do you suppose you are living on earth? Do you know what you are here for? l'll tell you what every living person is here for, and that is to get experience. That's all we can get out of life.”   On today’s show, I want to talk about the value of making mistakes. I’ll share some of my own struggles in my business, and my attempts to grow from them. You’ll learn about the power of getting uncomfortable and taking risks, and how to use your own mistakes as learning tools.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode528  

Self-storage is one incredibly fascinating area within the real estate investing industry. Self-storage investing involves many of the staples of running a real estate business like taxes, acquisition, and monthly cash flow—but without having to worry about on-site tenants.    On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m joined by Scott Krone of Coda Management Group. Scott is here to share his unique approach to self-storage investing, including building a simplistic business model and why demographic trends can create a need for self-storage. You’ll learn about converting buildings for self-storage, what it takes to get started, and much more!    This episode is sponsored by Lumin Skin! You dress to impress, you exercise, and you eat well. What are you doing for your face? Lumin takes the stress out of building a skin care regimen – each set comes with a simple routine that can be done in under two minutes. Lumin is offering our listeners an exclusive free trial—just pay $5.99 in shipping. That’s a $45 set, yours for free by visiting luminskin.com/investing.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode527  

If you find yourself wanting to sell a rental property, capital gains taxes can be incredibly challenging. By now, you probably already know the power of a 1031 Exchange. But like most strategies, a 1031 Exchange is not one-size-fits all.   On today’s show, Brett Swarts from Capital Gains Tax Solutions is here to share what a Deferred Sales Trust is, how it differs from the 1031 Exchange, and how you can use it to defer taxes when selling highly appreciated assets. This strategy is a game changer—you don’t want to miss episode 526 of Investing in Real Estate!   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Simplisafe! SimpliSafe protects every door window and room with twenty-four-seven professional monitoring. They make it easy. There’s no contract, hidden fees or fine print. Prices are always fair and honest, and around-the-clock monitoring is just fifteen dollars a month. And for my listeners, SimpliSafe has a huge deal going on right now. Go to simplisafe.com/investing and get free shipping and a money-back guarantee!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode526  

I’m a sucker for a great story. I don’t care what it’s about – if it’s compelling, I want to hear about it. That’s why I’m so excited about this new daily sports podcast from Wondery and The Athletic. It’s called ​The Lead​, and it’s a sports show for everyone: from die-hard fans to people like me who just love a ​good​ story. Every weekday morning, ​The Lead​ will bring you one big story from the Athletic's all-star team of local and national sports reporters. Some stories will be a fresh take on a major news event, and other episodes will feature an in-depth look into what’s been happening off the field. From a story about how the Ice Bucket Challenge started with a women’s volleyball team, to the intersection of sports and mental health, ​The Lead​ is your daily lens into the biggest stories of the day, told by the people who write them. The Lead​ is hosted by sports writer Kavitha Davidson and Peabody award-winning journalist Anders Kelto, who will take you behind the scenes with comprehensive reporting and exclusive interviews you won’t hear anywhere else. You’re about to hear a preview of The Lead that takes a deep dive into the Tampa Bay Rays fanbase and what the future of the team could look like. While you’re listening, go subscribe to The Lead on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening for your daily dose of sports. There’s also a link in the episode notes that will take you there.

Like any worthwhile venture, investing in real estate can come with its challenges. From evictions to bad business deals, most investors have a horror story or two under their belt. On today’s show, I want to talk about how to approach these challenges with positivity and resilience, and how to grow through adversity.   This episode is all about looking for your next challenge, and how to become immersed in a growth mindset. You’ll learn about learning from your difficulties, how to gain wisdom and strength, and what it means to look for your next rock to climb.   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Clearbanc!  Clearbanc has created a new way for founders to raise money without tapping into their personal resources. They can fund you anywhere from $10K to $10M in a single day—all you need to do is fill out their 20-minute term sheet to get started. As a special gift to my listeners, qualifying companies that get approved by Clearbanc will get $1,000 of additional capital! To signup visit clearbanc.com/investing.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode525  

Physical rental properties are not the only performing asset that can help you build wealth. Holding paper, also known as seller financing, is a smart way to diversify, bring in cash flow, and create financial freedom. And on the other hand, if you’re looking to acquire real estate, owner financing can be a smart way to make a purchase.   Today’s guest, Mark Ross, is the CEO at Good Steward Lending Services, a company that provides solutions to buy, sell, and lend against notes. On today’s show, Mark is starting the ins and outs of holding paper, including the subtleties of the Dodd Frank law, the benefits of owner financing, and how to create a deal that is beneficial for all involved parties. Don’t miss episode 524 of Investing in Real Estate!   Today’s episode is sponsored by Vistaprint! For small business owners, being plugged in and prepared when an opportunity comes up is crucial. Those moments happen all the time… they’re happening now. And having a business card that shows how professional you are in your pocket, ready to hand out, is the first step to making something happen. Vistaprint wants you to be able to “Own the Now” in any situation, which is why our listeners will get free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Just go to Vistaprint.com and enter promo code INVESTING2 for free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Limited time offer.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode524  

A lot of new investors often wonder how long it will take them to make back their initial investment on a rental property. However, this is the wrong question to ask. When you become a real estate investor, you’ll want to start thinking of your money as streams of cash, not piles of cash.   On today’s show, we’re walking you through a real life example from one of our listeners. You’ll hear exact numbers, ROI, and how to start asking the right questions when it comes to your investments. Please join us for episode 523 of Investing in Real Estate!   This episode is sponsored by Zapier! Growing a business is hard, especially when you're wasting hours every day moving data from emails to spreadsheets to your CRM to wherever. Shouldn't that kind of stuff just happen, without you lifting a finger? Zapier can help. Zapier is the easiest way to automate your work. It connects all your business software and handles work for you, so you can focus on the things that matter most. Right now through November, try Zapier free by going to our special link, zapier.com/investing.    Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode523  

What is it like to replace your paycheck with passive income, live financially free, and escape the rat race? This episode is my interview with Robert Kiyosaki on the Rich Dad Radio Show—recorded shortly after I retired from broadcast television thanks to real estate investing.   In this interview, you’ll learn about reverse engineering your expenses, how to allow money to flow through you, and my journey to becoming a real estate investor. Please enjoy my interview with Robert and Kim Kiyosaki, and Ken McElroy!   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Pitney Bowes! Shipping and mailing from your desk has never been simpler than with SendPro Online from Pitney Bowes. With SendPro Online from Pitney Bowes, it’s just click, send, and save for as low as $4.99 (four dollars and 99 cents) a month. Send envelopes, flats, and packages right from your desk and you are back to business in no time. And for being an Investing in Real Estate listener, you’ll receive a FREE 30-day trial to get started and a FREE 10-pound scale to ensure that you never overpay. Go to pb.com/clayton to redeem this special offer!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode522  

If you’re a DIY landlord, you know how stressful and unorganized it feels to manage multiple spreadsheets, field phone calls and maintenance requests, and everything else that goes along with the rental business. But managing your rental properties doesn’t have to be difficult—as long as you put the right systems in place.   On today’s show, Ryan Coon, the co-founder and CEO of Avail Landlord Software joins us to talk about simplifying your real estate business. Avail is a software that helps landlords list properties, screen prospective tenants, collect payments, and manage maintenance requests, all in one place! In this episode, you’ll learn about the benefits of using a landlord software program, and how Avail can help you become a more efficient, profitable landlord!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode521  

In part 4 of our Behind the Scenes of a Renovation Series, I'm taking you back to my rental properties to get an update on the rehab process! At this point, the properties are almost tenant ready!   I'm excited to show you everything that has been fixed and completed! You'll also get a glimpse at a few minor touchups that are impending. We'll talk about the timeline, take a look at the new windows, and more! If you've been following this series, you won't want to miss part 4!   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Pitney Bowes! Shipping and mailing from your desk has never been simpler than with SendPro Online from Pitney Bowes. With SendPro Online from Pitney Bowes, it’s just click, send, and save for as low as $4.99 (four dollars and 99 cents) a month. Send envelopes, flats, and packages right from your desk and you are back to business in no time. And for being an Investing in Real Estate listener, you’ll receive a FREE 30-day trial to get started and a FREE 10-pound scale to ensure that you never overpay. Go to pb.com/clayton to redeem this special offer!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes & video: http://morrisinvest.com/episode520  

Many people are looking for a strategy to help them get rich quick. But the truth is, wealth building is a slow and steady process that involves a lot of patience and persistence.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you’ll learn a realistic and sustainable strategy you can use to get rich, over time. You’ll learn about starting from where you are, how to be intentional and creative, and why you should welcome slow and steady wealth building.   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by ZipRecruiter! ZipRecruiter doesn’t depend on candidates finding you. It finds them for you. Its technology identifies people with the right experience and invites them to apply to your job. So you get qualified candidates fast. See why ZipRecruiter is effective for businesses of all sizes. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ziprecruiter.com/investing.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode519    

Oftentimes, the hardest part of building wealth can be changing your mindset. Many of us have been indoctrinated with false ideas about saving for retirement, the morality of debt, and what it means to purchase your primary residence. But once you can start questioning those ideas and beliefs, you can begin to identify what is true for you, and lay out your own path to financial freedom.   Today’s guest, Financial Freedom Academy member Drew, is living proof! While completing the Financial Freedom Academy, Drew and his wife were able to shift their mindsets, get clear about their goals, and purchase 22 rental properties in just one year! On this episode, Drew is sharing his experience as an FFA student, what it’s like to become a successful real estate investor, and his goals for his family business!   Today’s episode is sponsored by Peloton! Can’t find a workout that keeps you engaged? Peloton is an immersive cardio experience with real-time features that will always keep you coming back. One subscription is all you need to get unlimited classes for the entire family. No commute. No reservations. Peloton is offering our listeners a limited-time offer. Get $100 off accessories when you purchase the Peloton Bike, and get a great cardio workout at home. Go to onepeloton.com and use promo code INVESTING to get started.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode518 Join FFA: http://financialfreedomacademy.com