Clayton Morris - Investing in Real Estate

In this episode, I answer three real estate investing questions spanning topics like using home equity to invest, the mechanics of buying US rental properties from Canada, and the cost of setting up a self-directed IRA.

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Congratulations! You're taking the first steps towards building legacy wealth for you and your family. In my opinion real estate is the smartest, safest, and fast way to increase your net worth. Can you think of another way to increase net worth while also creating passive income? I can't.

But I can hear you saying "Hold your horses! Didn't we just go through a big housing collapse?" You're right! We did about 8 years ago. A lot has changed since then. That's why today's episode is entirely devotedto looking at the future of real estate investing from 2017 and beyond. 

In today's episode we're talking about some of the biggest reasons to LOVE real estate investing.

1. Demand

The bottom line is that young people simply aren't' buying houses. Either they don't qualify for mortgages or they just don't want to own a property. Millennials want to travel and not be tied down to any one location. In fact we've seen a 23% increase in renters in some of the country's biggest cities. 

2. Stable Jobs

I know we hear all the doom and gloom about the jobs market across the United States but the truth is much different. In fact my favorite rental markets have very strong local economies with jobs that cannot go overseas, hospitals, distribution centers, long haul trucking companies... All jobs central to the US economy. In fact in my favorite rental markets I didn't see one dip in my rental income during the Great Recession.

EP001: The Future of Real Estate Investing

If you’re ready to build financial freedom through real estate investing, it’s important to invest in the best markets. More often than not, that means purchasing investment properties outside of your backyard. Here to share how he overcame the hurdle of wanting to run his business from his home in Florida is Tom Krol!

Tom Krol is a real estate investor who, until recently, focused primarily on wholesale real estate. Today, Tom earns a passive income for his family by investing in buy and hold properties with Morris Invest.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Tom is sharing his experience getting started in buy and hold real estate, and what he learned from purchasing investment properties in the most profitable markets. You don’t want to miss Tom’s insight into the world of buy and hold real estate!

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Tom got his start in real estate after he lost his job; he knew it was time to make a significant change. He saw his brother was profitable in the industry, and he decided to replicate that success. Tom began purchasing wholesale real estate properties.  

Although he considers this enterprise a great adventure, Tom wanted to stop trading his hours for dollars, and start building a passive income for his family.
That’s when Tom read The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller, and decided to make the jump. Tom purchased his first buy and hold real estate investment in his Florida neighborhood.  

Quickly, Tom discovered the drawbacks of owning properties in his own backyard. He found that investing close to home wasn’t the most cost-effective choice, nor did it contribute to helping him reach his goals.

In the last few years, Tom has expanded from that first rental property in Florida to owning eight rental properties, primarily in the Midwest.

On today’s show, Tom and I discuss the importance of acquiring properties in the correct market, and how to manage your properties based on your lifestyle goals. Tom gives his advice for new investors, and we also talk about why it’s important to be detached from your properties.

Don’t miss this episode of Investing in Real Estate to hear more about why Tom considers buy and hold real estate investment life changing, and what happened when he tried to manage his own properties.

EP002: Why a Florida Investor Buys Rental Properties in the Midwest [Case Study with Tom Krol]

Are you looking to achieve financial freedom and create true legacy wealth for your family? I’ve found that the only true way to create passive income is through real estate investing.

And the only way to embark on this journey is to discover your Freedom Number. Once you understand this number, you’ll be able to effectively plan your way to financial freedom.

In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through the exact formula I used to change my life. If you’re ready to begin your journey to financial freedom, join me on episode 3 of the Investing in Real Estate Podcast!

The Financial Freedom cheat sheet was born out of my own frustration. I was in a financial struggle. My situation was not dire; my bills were paid, but at the end of the month, I wasn’t saving anything.

Does this sound like you? Many of us blindly follow the ideal that society tells us: work hard every day, commute for two hours, and set aside some funds in a 401k, and your retirement will be paid for.

This simply isn’t true. The average 401k holds $70,000 at retirement age. Can you live off of $70,000 for the rest of your life? Of course not.

If you want to reach your financial goals, you’ll need to take a closer look at your expenses, and calculate the exact amount that you’ll need to feel secure at the end of the month.

Many people wish to be millionaires, but simply put—we don’t need a million dollars. One million is an arbitrary number.

You don’t need to be a millionaire to be financially free. Achieving financial freedom means having all of your expenses covered, even if you were to suddenly lose your job.

Let’s get specific. By uncovering your Freedom Number, you’ll have an exact number of the number of real estate properties you’ll need to obtain to have your expenses covered. I think you’ll be surprised at how few properties it will take for you to reach financial freedom.

On today’s show, I’ll walk you through step-by-step plan that changed my life. This method has helped thousands of people create real passive income, and I know it can change your life too.

EP003: How to Find Your Financial Freedom Number

In any marriage, it’s crucial to have the same financial goals. After all, it's common knowledge that money is one of the top reasons for divorce. 

Today on the podcast, I’m sitting down with my wife, Natali Morris, to talk about how we got on the same page about our finances. Natali is a financial expert who has a wealth of knowledge on the topics of investing and goal setting. 

On this episode, we’re talking about the structure of our finances, setting the groundwork for a successful partnership, and how everything changed once we started seeing eye-to-eye. It’s all here on episode 4 of the Investing in Real Estate Podcast!

Natali Morris is a broadcaster, writer, and speaker. She is enthusiastic about personal finance, and she comes from a long line of shrewd investors.

Natali’s grandparents invested in warehouses in the Bay Area, and lived off the rent after retirement. She saw their success, and understood the value in owning real estate. So when I started talking about investing in real estate, she was on board.

When we put our heads together and were clear about our shared goals, everything changed. We started to see real, measurable success in our real estate business.

Throughout our marriage and business ventures, we’ve come to understand our individual strengths. We’ve evolved into our current roles by learning about one another, and regularly assessing our financial situation. 

My role is the visionary—I dream big and hold the vision. Natali serves as the organizational role. She understands how to execute our goals, and has a system in place to track our progress.

Together, we are able to make wise decisions and add to our net worth in order to create legacy wealth for our family. Having a clear vision of our goals and responsibilities has helped us grow. 

On today’s show, Natali and I are sharing how our personal and business finances have evolved, how to calculate your net worth, and the importance of setting financial goals. 

We also talk about some actionable steps you can take today, and share resources for getting started on your journey to financial freedom.

EP004: Investing + Family = Success! with guest Natali Morris [Expert Interview]

If you’re thinking about obtaining your first rental property, you won’t want to miss today’s show. My guest is Matthew Stellas, who recently picked up his first buy and hold real estate property with Morris Invest.

On today’s show, Matthew shares his experience getting started in real estate, calculating his Freedom Number, and purchasing properties outside of his home state of New Jersey.

This episode is for you if you have doubts and fears about beginning your real estate journey. Matthew doesn’t commit to anything without being informed. He’s done all the research and is sharing his tips with you on episode 5 of the Investing in Real Estate Podcast!

Matthew got his start in real estate a few years ago, when he started looking into purchasing multi-family properties in New Jersey. He experienced a few setbacks; every property he was interested in was destroyed Hurricane Sandy.

He felt discouraged and put his ideas of real estate investing on hold. Matthew changed courses and decided to build a custom single family home for himself.

However, everything changed recently when Matthew heard the Listen Money Matters Podcast. He immediately calculated his Freedom Number, and decided to begin building legacy wealth for his family.

As a research focused person with an entrepreneurial spirit, this decision made perfect sense to Matthew. He found that the system we use is simple and intuitive.

Matthew is a successful owner of one buy and hold rental property, and he has aspirational goals looking forward. He plans to acquire a total of 12 rental properties in the future, including one this year.
If you're ready to begin building a passive income through real estate, book a FREE call with my team today.
 Let’s chat about how you can start building passive income through real estate investing.

On this episode, we discuss the process of acquiring your first rental property, including financing, finding the right market, and overcoming fears. Matthew gives advice on how to get started, and we also chat about how to earn the most profit from your investments.

You don’t want to miss this episode of the Investing in Real Estate Podcast—Matthew and I dive deep into the exact details of how to earn passive income. It’s a simple process that you can replicate with our no-fail strategy.

EP005: How a newbie went from collecting cars to collecting rental properties

Should you pay off debt before you begin investing in real estate? Is being debt-free a requirement for investing? On today’s show, Natali and I are answering these questions, and sharing how you can make the right decision for your particular situation.

This topic is one of our most frequently asked questions, and we’re excited to address the topic. Many people understand the value of real estate investing, but are concerned about approaching investing when weighed down by debt. Listen in to this episode of Investing in Real Estate to hear how to address your debt, assess your expenses, and how to be creative in real estate investing!

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Hey, I'm Clayton Morris, host of the Investing in Real Estate podcast and the Redacted YouTube channel. Passionate about empowering everyone to attain financial freedom, I share podcasts and interviews across my platforms. Join me here and explore additional content through my provided links. Great to have you on board!

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