Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Build Financial Independence

If you’re aiming to create financial freedom through real estate investing, it’s important to remember this truth: all successful investors started with just one property. Building a large portfolio can take a lot of time and energy, and that’s why it’s so important to simply take action, no matter where you are in the process.   On today's show, we’re highlighting the inspirational story of Anton Ivanov. Anton is a real estate investor, tech entrepreneur, and US Navy Veteran. His impressive portfolio generates $10,000 per month in passive income. Anton is here to share how he got his start in real estate, his tips for beginners, and his foolproof strategy for analyzing a deal. Don’t miss episode 458 of Investing in Real Estate!   Get 25% off DealCheck by using code CLAYTON   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.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode458  

The key to making a great return in real estate is to buy cheap, off-market properties. The problem with this is that most new investors don’t know where to begin. Finding cheap properties typically involves a great deal of patience and the ability to be creative.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing the insider secrets on how to find cheap properties. You’ll learn a few different methods you can use to find off-market, deeply discounted properties. If you’re looking to find cheap pieces of real estate, this episode is for you!   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Paint Your Life! With Paint Your Life, you can get a portrait, hand-painted from any photo, at an affordable price! If you want to give a truly meaningful gift, you’ve got to try paintyourlife.com. And right now as a limited time offer, get 30% off your painting plus free shipping by texting INVESTING to 79-79-79.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode457  

In the age of information, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with multiple goals and different paths to achieve them. This information overload can hinder many of us from taking action. Consuming endless information leaves no time to actually accomplish anything.    On today’s show, I’m talking about how to combat information overload and stay focused on your goals. We’ll talk about setting a purpose, building a path, and how to move forward. Don’t miss episode 456 of Investing in Real Estate!    Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode456  

The reason why being a real estate investor is such a sustainable business is that people will always need a place to live. One demographic of tenants you might not have considered is seniors. Investing in assisted living facilities can be a great way to serve your community while also making a profit.   Today’s guest is Gene Guarino, the founder and CEO of Residential Assisted Living Academy. Gene is here to share the details behind investing in assisted living facilities, including what to look for in a property, the earning potential, and how to find the best opportunities. We’ll also talk about how you can attend Residential Assisted Living Academy’s live training. Don’t miss episode 455 of Investing in Real Estate!   Sign Up for Residential Assisted Living live training: http://morrisinvest.com/RAL   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.   This episode is also sponsored by CLEAR! CLEAR is the absolute best way to get through airport security. It works great with Pre-Check too! Right now, our listeners can get their first two months of CLEAR for FREE! Visit clearme.com/investing and use code INVESTING to redeem this offer.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode455  

With mortgage rates dropping, many homeowners are left wondering if they should refinance their homes. Like many finance decisions, this can vary based on your personal situation.   On today’s show, we're here to help you determine if you should refinance your mortgage! We'll walk you through a simple formula, and discuss some caveats. You'll learn about closing costs, interest rates, pre-payment penalties, and more!   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/episode454  

Creating financial freedom can be a mental game. Many people let themselves become defined by their struggles, and are held back by their mind. Being focused on negativity leads only to negative outcomes.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate Investing, we’re going to discuss changing the color of your thoughts in order to change your outcomes. You’re going to learn three steps to take in order to focus on positivity, and how to start working toward your goals through mindset. Don’t miss episode 453!   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.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode453  

If you expect your real estate venture to be without difficulties, you will eventually encounter a rude awakening. Like any other business, sometimes things don’t go as planned. Especially as you grow your portfolio, it’s likely that you’ll have a bad experience with a contractor or a property manager.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Ken McElroy is back to share his experience handling business partnerships gone awry. We’ll talk about finding the right teams, what to do when things go wrong, and how to refresh your approach accordingly. Ken has so much invaluable insight into this topic; you won’t want to miss episode 452!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode452  

One integral piece of the closing process is a wire transfer. Unfortunately, in the real estate sector, wire fraud is becoming more and more prevalent.   On today’s show, we're walking you through specific steps you can take to protect yourself from wire fraud. You'll learn about protecting your passwords, the importance of verifying email requests, and more. If you want to protect your investment transactions from hackers, this episode is for you!   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Paint Your Life! With Paint Your Life, you can get a portrait, hand-painted from any photo, at an affordable price! If you want to give a truly meaningful gift, you’ve got to try paintyourlife.com. And right now as a limited time offer, get 30% off your painting plus free shipping by texting INVESTING to 79-79-79.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode451  

Obstacles will always be present—in life, and in real estate investing. But the good news is, there is also always a solution. Even better, if you’re willing to be optimistic, difficult situations typically present an opportunity to learn and improve.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you’ll learn about the inevitable problems that arise in real estate investing and how to overcome them. I’m sharing a personal struggle with some of my rental properties. You’ll also learn about the inspiring Theodore Roosevelt, and how he overcame many obstacles throughout his life. Don’t miss episode 450!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode450    

Attempting to time the market is tricky. Even experts get it wrong on a regular basis. That’s why leveraging data can help you make better investing decisions.   Janine Yorio is the CEO and founder of Compound, New York City-based real estate investment technology company. Compound creates publicly-listed residential real estate funds, backed by data! On today’s show, Janine is sharing the ins and outs of her strategy, the intricacies of investing in the Big Apple, and much more!   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by SimpliSafe. SimpliSafe is a home security that knows it feels good to fear less. This is award-winning twenty-four seven protection that protects your home through it all. Try SimpliSafe with free shipping, and free returns by visiting simplisafe.com/investing.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode449  

Have you ever wondered about the best method to track your rental property expenses? There are many different softwares on the market that you can pay a monthly subscription for, but if you're just starting out, there's a better way to do it FOR FREE!   On today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sharing a simple way you can track your rental property expenses. We're giving away a free download you can use to make your life easier, and keep all of your ducks in a row!   Today’s episode is sponsored by Vistaprint! With Vistaprint, you can create a truly professional, unique card in minutes. Vistaprint uses only carefully selected inks and responsibly sourced paper stocks, and offers dozens of designs that are just right for your business. Right now, Vistaprint is offering our listeners 500 high-quality, custom business cards starting at just $9.99. Visit vistaprint.com/investing.   This episode is also 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/episode448  

This might be hard to swallow: you’ll never be 100% prepared. Perfection is a myth. Real estate investing is not perfect, and life certainly is not perfect. But unfortunately, perfection is a crutch that stops many people from finding success.    On today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re taking a realistic view of real estate investing and the truth about being ready to begin. I’m challenging you to step outside of your fears and encouraging you to just go for it! If you’ve been stuck in an analytical mode, today’s episode is for you.       Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode447  

An Opportunity Zone is a community development program established by Congress in 2017 that allows investors to take advantage of tax breaks while investing in economically-distressed neighborhoods across the US. Since this is a relatively new investment strategy, a lot of questions come into play about how this economic development tool works.   On today’s show, I’m sitting down with Eddie Lorin, the Managing Partner at Alliant Strategic Investments to talk about the ins and outs of Opportunity Zones! You’ll learn about the legislation, the future of Opportunity Zones, and why they’re so important. Don’t miss episode 446 of Investing in Real Estate!   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/episode446  

Property taxes can be a big expense for real estate investors. Property tax rates can vary by state, but it's important for landlords to ensure that they are being charged a fair value on their tax bill.   On today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're sitting down to discuss how you can negotiate your property taxes. We'll talk about evaluating the assessed value of your home, how to appeal your property taxes, and more!   Today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Purple! Sleep is important. If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, you’ve got to try a Purple mattress. The Purple material feels very unique because it’s both firm and soft at the same time – so it keeps everything supported while still feeling really comfortable. Right now, our listeners will get a FREE Purple pillow with the purchase of the mattress. Just text INVESTING to 84-888.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode445  

When you meet someone new, one of the first things they seem to ask is, “What do you do?” Despite the fact that our culture seems to place a lot of value on a person’s career, basing your self-worth on your job title is a risky move.   On today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m imploring you to take a deeper look at your identity, beyond your job title. We’ll discuss finding meaning behind your 9-5, and I’ll share my personal experience detaching from my job title. Don’t miss episode 444!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode444