Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Build Financial Independence

Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Audible. Visit audible.com/IIRE for a free audiobook as part of your 30-day trial. If you want to pick up your first rental property but don’t have the funds, today’s episode is for you! Our guest is sharing a unique strategy; using business credit cards to buy rental properties. We're sharing exactly how you can utilize this strategy, and take action ASAP! On this episode, I’m sitting down with Mike Banks of Fund&Grow to discuss their smart method of securing funding! We’ll discuss exactly how the process works, what you need to get started, and what to expect. Join us for episode 115 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

Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT 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 my experience as a landlord, there’s a certain time of year that is optimal for finding tenants. For many reasons, this period of time is ideal. Not only can you be particular about who you rent your property to, but there’s also the potential to get more money up front. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing my favorite time of year to place tenants in a rental property! I’ll discuss what makes this time period perfect for renting out your property, and I’ll also share the worst time to find tenants. Join me for episode 114 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

Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT 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. What if I told you that visualizing your goals can bring them to fruition? Would you believe that you hold the power to materialize your thoughts? Whether your goal is to attain multiple rental properties, lose weight, or be the best version of yourself possible, it’s true. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m interviewing Rod Khleif, a seasoned entrepreneur, real estate investor, author, mentor, and more! Rod has personally owned over 2000 real estate investments, and is passionate about helping people find success and fulfillment in their lives. On today’s show, Rod is sharing how to use visualization to reach your goals. “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 Thumbtack. Visit thumbtack.com to find help in your area with more than 1,1000 different services. Due to the cyclical nature of the economy and the current volatility of the political system, many investors are concerned about the future of the market. Many investors worry about their diversification, and how the future of market will affect their investments. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are discussing a principle you can use to adjust your wealth building strategy. We’ll talk about how to take advantage of the market with different strategies, regardless of market conditions. If you want to prepare for market changes in 2017, 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

Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Audible. Visit audible.com/IIRE for a free audiobook with your 30-day trial. On one of our most popular episodes, I explained common real estate terms that confuse and overwhelm new investors. I get a lot of questions about real estate terminology. I often feel like real estate jargon can be confusing and too inclusive. Today on Investing in Real Estate, I’m discussing more real estate lingo! I’ll explain more common real estate terms and phrases mean. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by real estate terms, 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

What would you do if you were to suddenly lose your job? Would you panic, or could you cover your cost of living? Many investors have their expenses covered because of real estate. Today’s guest turned lemons into lemonade and started earning a passive income when he lost his job! On this episode, I’m interviewing new investor, David Amonick. David is here to share his journey into becoming a real estate investor, how he is creating financial freedom, and what it’s like to invest in turnkey properties. Don’t miss episode 110 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

Can date night serve as a legitimate business expense? In our experience: yes, but only under very specific protocol. If you want to write off a date night on your taxes, you must be organized and able to prove how a date night benefited your business. On today’s show, Natali and I are sitting down to discuss how to write off your date nights on your taxes. We’ll explain how to determine if an expense is legitimate, as well as how to prove it to the IRS. We’ll also share specific tools and tips you can use to document your expenses. 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 Audible. Visit audible.com/iire for a free audiobook as part of your free 30-day trial! As a real estate investor, it’s imperative that you are informed about what your rights are in the states where you own properties. Before purchasing a rental property, you should research the laws on lease agreements, security deposits, and evictions. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing the five most landlord friendly states. I’ll discuss each state in detail, including what traits make them favorable for real estate investors. The implications of these laws can be significant; don’t miss this episode of Investing in Real Estate!

A real estate investment trust, commonly refereed to as a REIT is a type of investment that allows individuals to purchase a stake in large-scale assets. Many REITs invest in office buildings, shopping malls, and other pieces of large, commercial real estate. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sitting down with Brad Thomas to discuss the world of real estate investment trusts. Brad is the editor of the Forbes Real Estate Investor newsletter, and the co-author of the Intelligent REIT Investor. Brad is an expert on the intricacies of REITs, and on today’s show, he’s sharing his knowledge! “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

Last week we discussed briefly what it means to evaluate what you own vs. what you owe. A listener wrote us about the idea of leveraging, and how it works. Leveraging is a useful strategy when practiced appropriately, so we decided to discuss it here on the show. On this episode, Natali and I are discussing how to assess your assets and liabilities, and how to be leveraged appropriately. We’ll elaborate on the importance of calculating your net worth, and how to structure your assets vs. liabilities. Join us for episode 106 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 Audible. Visit audible.com and use coupon code IIRE for a free audiobook as part of your free 30-day trial! Recently, I heard from an investor who had something holding him back from taking action. His wife was not into the idea of investing, and he thought she might be vindictive and jump at the chance to say, “I told you so!” It’s vital to have support on your real estate journey, and obviously it’s important to be on the same page as your spouse when you’re making financial decisions. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m discussing the importance of positivity, and how to educate the “I told you so” people in your life. “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

What I love about buy and hold real estate investing is that it encompasses so many different aspects. If you’re interested in earning a passive income, there’s a category of buy and hold real estate for you! Although I specialize in single-family homes, today’s guest is an expert in purchasing multi-family investments. Michael Blank is an entrepreneur, real estate investor and coach who is passionate about helping investors purchase their first property in order to build passive income and long-lasting wealth. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Michael is sharing his advice and insight on multi-family investing. We’ll discuss the major misconceptions that hold back investors, how to raise money, and the best way to get started purchasing a property! “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

Recently, Natali and I financed our home equity line of credit. As investors, we have a few options in terms of what we can do with this line of credit. We planned on discussing this topic regardless, so we figured why not share our plans and thought processes here on the show! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are discussing what we should do with our extended line of credit. Will we invest in more single-family homes? Will we purchase a different type of investment, or in a new market? Will we pay off other debt? Find out on episode 103 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

One question I hear all the time from potential investors is, “when will I make back my money from an investment property?” Simply put, this is the wrong mindset! This mindset will limit you in your efforts to earn a passive income. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m discussing how you can leave behind this limiting mindset, and start thinking about your investments differently. I’ll share a resource you can use, as well as a concrete example that can help you think about your investments in a new way!

There are many unique investing tools that can be utilized in order to make your investments work for you. Today on the podcast, we’re exploring the benefits of a checkbook control IRA. This investing tool is flexible, complex, and can be incredibly beneficial if used wisely. On this episode, Natali and I are welcoming back Scott Maurer of Advanta IRA. Scott is here to share the intricacies of a checkbook control IRA. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of this investment type, and how you can use checkbook control to make the most of your real estate business. Scott is bringing his expertise on this topic; join us on episode 101 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