Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Build Financial Independence

Being successful as a real estate investor is often a matter of making the right connections. Building relationships in the industry can help you find access to resources, learn more about others’ expertise, and more importantly, allow you to bring value to the people around you.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Alex Pardo from Flip Empire is back to share his insights into being a connector. You’re going to learn about Alex’s first real estate deal, and his experience growing in the industry. We’ll talk about how to build authentic, valuable relationships, and how to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Alex is bringing a ton of value—don’t miss episode 473.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode473  

A self-directed IRA is a powerful way to build wealth. However, this type of retirement account is heavily regulated by the IRS, so it's important to work with a qualified custodian. Choosing an IRA custodian comes down to your financial goals and the types of investments you want to make.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're discussing how to choose an IRA custodian for your self-directed account. We'll talk about fees and services, and how to shop around for the right fit. We'll also give some recommendations of our favorite IRA custodians, and share tips for doing your due diligence inside your account!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode472  

Steve Jobs is quoted as saying, “I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.” On this Mindset Monday, I want to share how this principle applies to real estate investing and wealth building.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you’ll learn about determining your own success and becoming the ultimate authority of your potential. If you’re ready to take responsibility over your outcomes, this episode is for you.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode471  

Do you want to create wealth via real estate investing, but you’re just too busy? If so, today’s show is for you. We’re going to discuss how you can build your real estate portfolio one rental at a time, with as little as 20 minutes per day.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Michael Zuber is back to share his incredible journey from life behind an accountant’s desk to creating financial freedom through real estate investing. We’re discussing the details from his newest book, the four phases of investing, and how you can build wealth one rental at a time!   Today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Pitney Bowes! SendPro Online by Pitney Bowes is an online software that helps you save time and money no matter what you send. SendPro Online is only $14.99/mo, and listeners can get a FREE 30 day trial when you visit pb.com/clayton.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode470  

The self-directed IRA is one of the most powerful wealth building tools available. Since this account can help you build exponential wealth, one would assume that financial advisors would recommend a self-directed IRA to all of their clients. But sadly, this isn’t the case.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sitting down to discuss why you’d be hard-pressed to find a financial advisor that recommends self-directed accounts. You’ll learn about how financial advisors make money, the truth about advertising, and more. Please join us for episode 469!   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Audible. Listening makes us smarter, more connected people. It makes us better partners, parents, and leaders. And there’s no better place to start listening than Audible. Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial. Your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit audible.com/investing or text INVESTING to 500-500.  Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode469  

When you think about life as a current, we tend to praise those who swim against the stream. We tend to think of the innovators and explorers as those who charted new territory and made an impact.    But on today’s show, I implore you to think of this metaphor in a different way. On this episode, I want to talk about the benefits of going downstream peacefully and trusting your intuition. I truly believe this way of thinking has the capability to change your life.    Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode468  

One surefire way to fail as a real estate investor is to try to do it alone. Finding success entails surrounding yourself with individuals who can help your business run smoothly and effectively. Especially if you want your real estate business to be scalable, you’ll have to build a team.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Alex Pardo from Flip Empire joins us to share his experience with building a team. You’ll learn about Alex’s journey to entrepreneurship, the importance of surrounding yourself with knowledgable people, and how to create a business that allows you to do the work that you love!   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by ZipRecruiter!  With their powerful matching technology, ZipRecruiter scans thousands of resumes to find people with the right experience and invites them to apply to your job. And right now, our listeners can try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE by visiting ziprecruiter.com/investing.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode467  

When you purchase your first rental property, there are many decisions you’ll need to make. But there is one decision that can entirely dictate your experience in real estate investing: should you manage your property yourself, or hire an experienced property management team?   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sitting down to help you weigh your options! We'll share our experiences with hiring teams, as well as self-managing. If you've ever wondered if you should hire a property management company, this episode is for you!   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Pitney Bowes! With SendPro Online by Pitney Bowes, it’s easy to save time and money no matter what you send – from packages to overnights and letters. SendPro Online is only $14.99/month. And for being an Investing in Real Estate listener, you can get a FREE 30-day trial to get started PLUS a FREE 10 pound scale to help you accurately weigh your packages. Visit pb.com/clayton to redeem this offer.   This episode is sponsored by Blinkist! Blinkist is the only app that takes the best key takeaways, the need-to-know information from thousands of nonfiction books and condenses them down into just 15 minutes so you can read or listen to. Right now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience. Go to blinkist.com/investing to start your free 7-day trial!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode466  

In every moment, you are creating your future with your thoughts and intentions. And when it comes to building wealth, mindset is a huge piece of the puzzle. Creating financial freedom begins with changing your intentions.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you’ll learn how changing your intentions can transform your reality. You’ll discover how to start shifting your thoughts, building positive habits, and changing the energy around you so that you can reach your goals.    Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode465  

If you’ve decided to self-manage your rental properties, it’s important that you have the right tools and systems in place to make your job easier. From collecting rent to approving maintenance requests, there are many facets to thorough and effective property management.   On today’s show, Dave Spooner, the founder and CEO of Innago is here to share the details of his property management software. We’ll talk about the features of Innago, and how you can determine if managing your rental properties is right for you! Don’t miss this episode of Investing in Real Estate!   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Corporate Direct. Corporate Direct helps entrepreneurs and investors in protecting their assets and incorporating their businesses. To save $100 off your asset protection services, visit http://morrisinvest.com/LLC.   Try Innago Management Software at http://morrisinvest.com/landlord  Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode464  

You asked, we delivered! In this video, we're sharing 5 apps we can't live without! Many of you know, I love all things tech, and Natali loves all things organization. So naturally, apps help us simplify our real estate business.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you're going to learn the apps we use on a daily basis to run our real estate business. This list covers everything from loan calculators to PDF editors. If you’re looking for apps to streamline your business, this episode is for you!   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Fund&Grow. Fund&Grow helps investors access business lines of credit with 0% interest. For $500 off your startup fee, visit morrisinvest.com/funding.    Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode463  

If you’re facing a big decision, today I want you to fully commit to your choice. It’s time to stop sitting on the fence, become committed, and take action. Sitting on the fence has never assisted anyone in creating change.    On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m encouraging you to stop sitting on the fence and to start making decisions. I’ll talk about how this idea was inspired by a Queen song, my experience with making big decisions, and more!     Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode462  

As we’ve discussed on the show before, there is a shortage of homes available in the housing market. Because of this, many investors are shifting their strategy and focusing on building rental communities from the ground up.    Bruce McNeilage is the cofounder of Kinloch Partners LLC, a real estate partnership that specializes and building single family home rental communities. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Bruce is here to share the finer details of his investing strategy. We’ll include how he chooses a rental market, the types of homes his company builds, and so much more!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode461  

If you’re planning to grow your real estate portfolio, you’ll need to learn how to effectively communicate with lenders. When you’re shopping for a loan, you want to make sure you can get the most favorable terms possible. And when you’re shopping for an investment loan, there are a few additional things to consider.   On today’s show, Natali and I are sitting down to discuss 14 things you should ask a new lender! We hope this episode will empower you to ask the right questions and approach your banker with confidence. We’re also giving away two free downloads; don’t miss episode 460 of Investing in Real Estate!   This episode is sponsored by Blinkist! Blinkist is the only app that takes the best key takeaways, the need-to-know information from thousands of nonfiction books and condenses them down into just 15 minutes so you can read or listen to. Right now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience. Go to blinkist.com/investing to start your free 7-day trial!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode460  

Where do you get your advice about building wealth? Financial advice can be valuable, but it’s important to make sure it’s coming from a knowledgeable and trusted source.   On today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm sharing the truth about financial advisors, and how to find solid advice. You'll learn about the fees inside your accounts, and how to get more educated in this area.   Today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Skillshare! Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, tech, and more. The first 500 people to sign up via my link will get two FREE months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/morrisinvest   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode459