EP206: How to Leave a Legacy and Build a Life of Positivity - Interview with Lee Cockerell
In business, the value of a positive mindset is often overlooked. Today’s guest is proof that by cultivating a mindset of positivity, you can create lasting success in your business. On today’s show, I’m sitting down with Lee Cockerell, speaker, author, and former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort. Lee is here to share how his positive attitude ultimately l...
33m Sep 07, 2017
33m
EP205: Do Quit Your Day Job: How to Know If You're Ready
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT I’ve spent the past 18 years reporting the news, but today I’ve got my own headline to share: I left my broadcasting career to pursue real estate full time. Real estate investing has changed my life, and now my mission is to help others reach financial freedom. This was a huge decision, and not one that I’ve taken lightly. On today’s show, Natali...
35m Sep 06, 2017
35m
EP204: Houston Flooding 2017: Understanding What Happened
“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...
19m Sep 04, 2017
19m
EP203: How to Maximize Depreciation - Interview with Tom Wheelwright
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100 plus job sites with just one click. Find out today why ZipRecruiter has been used by businesses of ALL sizes to find the most qualified job candidates with immediate results. Visit ZipRecruiter.com/investing to post your job for ...
30m Aug 31, 2017
30m
EP202: How Your Kids Can Invest in Real Estate with an IRA
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT If you’re a frequent listener of this show, you know that we are always looking for ways to build legacy wealth for our family, as well as legally reduce our overall tax burden. Since we’ve had children, we discovered another investing strategy that builds an incredible amount of tax-free dollars! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Nata...
27m Aug 30, 2017
27m
EP201: Back to Basics: What Is a Foreclosure?
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT About a decade ago, foreclosures were common in the world of real estate. Now, foreclosures are much less common, but as a real estate investor, you should be informed about foreclosures and how they work. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’ll walk you through the five-step foreclosure process. You’ll learn about liens, public notices...
18m Aug 28, 2017
18m
EP200: Why Building a Team is More Important Than Money - Interview with Blair Singer
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by eero. With eero, you can install an enterprise-grade WiFi system in your home in just a few minutes. For free overnight shipping on your order, visit eero.com and select overnight shipping at checkout, then enter promo code INVESTING. Investing in real estate is essentially building a busin...
33m Aug 24, 2017
33m
EP199: How to Teach Your Kids About Passive Income
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT In our family, we are always trying to instill a strong financial education in our children. Sometimes this is through strategies we’ve planned for, or ideas we’ve read in books, but sometimes a lesson simply presents itself. Recently, an opportunity arose to teach our seven-year old son about passive income and investing. On this episode of Inve...
28m Aug 23, 2017
28m
EP198: Don't Buy a House, Rent Instead
“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...
13m Aug 21, 2017
13m
EP197: The Legal Loopholes of Real Estate Investing - Interview with Garrett Sutton
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100+ job sites with just one click. Right now, Investing in Real Estate listeners can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for free by visiting ZipRecruiter.com/investing. As you establish and grow your real estate business, it’s important to consider how to protect ...
31m Aug 17, 2017
31m
EP196: The Three Stages of Real Estate Investing (encore episode)
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT If you’re wondering when you’ll achieve financial freedom through real estate investing, there’s a simple formula that can help. On this episode, I’m elaborating on the three stages of real estate investing from Gary Keller’s book, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor. Today, I’m going to walk you through the stages of real estate investing, incl...
13m Aug 16, 2017
13m
EP195: Back to Basics: High Return Real Estate
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by SaneBox. SaneBox sorts through your email and moves all of the trivial stuff into a different folder, so the only messages in your inbox are the ones you actually want to see! Visit sanebox.com/investing today and they’ll throw in an extra $25 credit on top of the two-week free trial! ...
21m Aug 14, 2017
21m
EP194: The ABCs of Real Estate Investing - Interview with Ken McElroy
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode is brought to you by Thumbtack. Visit thumbtack.com to find pros in over 1000 categories to help with your project. There are a lot of myths out there about real estate investing. And unless you’ve actually had experience as an investor, it can be easy to succumb to these misconceptions. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, o...
29m Aug 10, 2017
29m
EP193: From Zero Experience to His First Rental [Case Study]
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Visit mackweldon.com and use promo code CLAYTON to receive 20% off your order of high quality clothing! Last fall, I began tracking the progress of an aspiring real estate investor here on the podcast. Pablo Fernandez contacted me wanting to obtain his first rental propert...
30m Aug 09, 2017
30m
EP192: How to Find Your Freedom Number (encore episode)
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Bonwi. Bonwi.com gets you the best hotel rates and up to 30% back in rewards! Learn more by visiting bonwi.com. 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 ...
15m Aug 07, 2017
15m
EP191: How to Leverage Debt to Build Wealth - Interview with Robert Kiyosaki
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100+ job sites with just one click. Right now, Investing in Real Estate listeners can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for free by visiting ZipRecruiter.com/investing. In my experience speaking to successful real estate investors, I’ve noticed they all have somet...
38m Aug 03, 2017
38m
EP190: What is Passive Loss and how can you use it on your taxes?
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT “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 ow...
36m Aug 02, 2017
36m
EP189: What Is "Home Bias" and Why You Should Avoid It
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Have you ever heard the term “home bias?” On today’s show, I’m sharing the definition of home bias, as well as a concrete example. I’ll share how you can avoid this trap, and make sure your portfolio is well diversified. On this episode, I’ll talk about the overall sector weights of investments. You’ll learn why land is generally underrepresented...
13m Jul 31, 2017
13m
EP188: Men and Limiting Beliefs: How to Make a Change - Interview with David Hoyt
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Most people seem to grapple with limiting beliefs that hold them back from reaching their potential. In fact, I know this from speaking to investors on a daily basis. I’ve learned over the years of helping individuals reach financial freedom that success isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet, there’s also a mental component that is much more ...
29m Jul 27, 2017
29m
EP187: How to Use a HELOC to Build Wealth
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Since we published our book, How to Pay off Your Mortgage in 5 Years, we’ve received a lot of questions about how to put the payoff strategy into action. Because finances are not one-size-fits-all, we wanted to take the opportunity to answer some reader questions about paying a mortgage with a HELOC. This episode of Investing in Real Estate is a ...
44m Jul 26, 2017
44m
EP186: The 1% Rule for Real Estate Investing
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT There are many ways to evaluate a real estate deal, but one common method utilized by investors is the 1% Rule. This rule of thumb helps investors determine if their investment will be safe and profitable. On today’s show, I’m discussing everything you need to know about the 1% Rule. I’ll give a straightforward definition, and share concrete exam...
12m Jul 24, 2017
12m
EP185: What's Going on with the Current Market? - Interview with Brian Kline
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100+ job sites with just one click. Visit ZipRecruiter.com/investing to post your jobs for free! The real estate market is always changing, and savvy investors always stay up to date on market conditions. On today’s show, I’m si...
34m Jul 20, 2017
34m
EP184: How to Choose and Use Business Bank Accounts
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT If you run your real estate venture like a business, you’ll want to utilize a business bank account. But not all business bank accounts are created equal! It’s important to not only find the most cost effective solution, but also the account that fits your specific business’ needs. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are dis...
30m Jul 19, 2017
30m
EP183: Why Warren Buffett is Excited About Real Estate Investing
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT If there’s one investor you should know about, it’s Warren Buffett! Buffett is a multi-billionaire, one of the smartest investors of all time, and the owner of Berkshire Hathaway. One of the many redeeming qualities about Buffett’s investment strategy is that he never invests in anything he doesn’t understand. But recently, Buffett has educated h...
10m Jul 17, 2017
10m
EP182: How to Use Cash Value Whole Life Insurance to Buy Real Estate - Interview with Jimmy Vreeland and Bob Scott
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode is brought to you by Thumbtack. Visit thumbtack.com to find pros in over 1000 categories to help with your project. The Infinite Banking Concept allows individuals to create their own banking system using a life insurance policy. This is an excellent strategy for acquiring real estate investments, due to the ease of access to capital...
20m Jul 13, 2017
20m
EP181: How to Pay Off Your Mortgage in 5 Years or Less
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT What would your life be like if you had no mortgage? Would you accelerate your investing strategy, pay off debt, or take more family vacations? A few years ago, Natali and I discovered an incredible means to pay off our primary residence. Now we utilize this strategy consistently in order to meet our ultimate goal: purchasing more buy and hold re...
31m Jul 12, 2017
31m
EP180: The Worst Crash in Our Lifetime is Coming
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Many financial experts are forecasting an impending economic crash. Most recently, I saw an interview in which legendary investor Jim Rogers predicted the worst crash in our lifetime, coming either this year or next year. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m elaborating on what the imminent crash means for real estate investors. I’ll ...
12m Jul 10, 2017
12m
EP179: The 5 Elements of Raising Money for Real Estate - Interview with Victor Menasce
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100+ job sites with just one click. Visit ZipRecruiter.com/investing to post your jobs for free! For many real estate investors, private financing is the key to success. However, if you’ve never raised money before, the process ...
32m Jul 06, 2017
32m
EP178: Should You Pay Off Investment Properties Quickly?
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Many investors have asked us about the most effective way to pay off rental properties quickly. However, I think that sometimes investors get ahead of themselves. Before you determine how to accelerate your loan payoff, you should decide if it’s the right option for you to do so. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are discu...
24m Jul 05, 2017
24m
EP177: Is America the Greatest Place to Invest?
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This week in the United States, we’re celebrating our Independence Day. Among the many freedoms we are celebrating, our freedom to invest stands out to me. On today’s show, I wanted to take the opportunity to examine why America is the greatest place to invest. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing the main reasons why the Unit...
13m Jul 03, 2017
13m
EP176: Get Ready, Changes Are Coming to Your Credit Report - Interview with Wayne Sanford
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This summer, many Americans could see a boost in their credit scores as the result of a new change in credit scoring. Beginning on July 1, 2017, public records such as tax liens and judgments will be removed from the credit scoring system. Returning to the podcast to discuss this change, and what it means for consumers is Wayne Sanford! On today’...
27m Jun 29, 2017
27m
EP175: Things Your Realtor Doesn't Know About Investing
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Naturally, many people think that the best way to initiate real estate investing is to connect with a real estate agent. However, more often than not, realtors know very little about things like seller financing and purchasing distressed properties. Don’t get me wrong: I love realtors. I know they work very hard, but they simply are not always we...
28m Jun 28, 2017
28m
EP174: Home Equity Loan or HELOC?
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by RealtyShares. With Realty Shares, hundreds of people invest fractionally, reducing the cost of the initial investment. If you have $5000 and qualify, you can begin group investing. Visit realtyshares.com/IIRE to receive $100 toward your first investment! One of the best ways to rapidly...
12m Jun 26, 2017
12m
EP173: How to Reach Your Financial Independence Day - Interview with Fernando Aires
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT How would your life change if you could totally replace the income from your day job with passive income? Today’s guest, Fernando Aires has done just that, and he helps others do the same! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Fernando is sharing the philosophy of identifying your Financial Independence Day. We’ll talk about creating wealt...
29m Jun 22, 2017
29m
EP172: Property Management Do's and Don'ts
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Hiring a property management team makes real estate investing simple and passive! A skilled property management team is an indispensable part of your success, and will make your business scalable. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re tackling your questions about property management teams! You’ll learn about finding the right team f...
42m Jun 21, 2017
42m
EP171: Back to Basics: How to Become a Millionaire
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100+ job sites with just one click. Visit ZipRecruiter.com/investing to post your jobs for free! What does it take to become a millionaire real estate investor? I know that seems like a lofty goal, but more millionaires in this ...
16m Jun 19, 2017
16m
EP170: Business Entity Structure for Legacy Wealth Building - Interview with Andrew Howell
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Have you ever wondered how to set up your business entities in a way that not only protects your assets, but also allows you to build long-lasting wealth for your family? If so, today’s show is for you! We’re welcoming back Andrew Howell, a founding member of the estate planning law firm, York, Howell, and Guymon. Andrew Howell is also a co-autho...
30m Jun 15, 2017
30m
EP169: How to Set up Profit First for Real Estate Investing (Encore Episode)
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Finances are an integral part of running any business, and real estate investing is no different. Figuring out how to properly and effectively structure your finances can be confusing, but I’ve discovered a method that has totally changed our business! On today’s show, my wife Natali and I are sitting down with Mike Michalowicz, the author of Pro...
34m Jun 14, 2017
34m
EP168: Your 401k Is Under Attack
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Thumbtack. Visit thumbtack.com to find help in your area with more than 1,100 services. Many Americans have been convinced that the 401k is the best investment plan around. You probably know by now that I disagree with that, but now lawmakers are proposing to take away additional tax advant...
14m Jun 12, 2017
14m
EP167: Basic Estate Planning for Legacy Wealth Building - Interview with Andrew Howell
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by RealtyShares. With Realty Shares, hundreds of people invest fractionally, reducing the cost of the initial investment. If you have $5000 and qualify, you can begin group investing. Visit realtyshares.com/IIRE to receive $100 toward your first investment! In our personal family business...
31m Jun 08, 2017
31m
EP166: How to Treat Tenants in Your Rental Property
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Harry’s. For $5 off any shave set, including the limited addition Father’s Day set, visit harrys.com/realestate. Without tenants, a rental real estate business cannot cash flow. In our real estate business, our philosophy is to treat our tenants well. We do this not only because we bel...
28m Jun 07, 2017
28m
EP165: Case Study: Start Up Costs for Buying Your First Rental Property
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100+ job sites with just one click. Visit ZipRecruiter.com/investing to post your jobs for free! We’ve discussed the regular expenses you should account for as a real estate investor, but what should you expect when you’re just ...
22m Jun 05, 2017
22m
EP164: Bought Four Properties in Under a Year with No Experience - Interview with Jason Motte and Thomas Hatley
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT With real estate, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Today’s guests are new real estate investors who have creatively structured four real estate deals in less than a year with no experience, and little money. Thomas Hatley and Jason Motte are here to share their personal real estate strategy, including how they acquired private money and attai...
29m Jun 01, 2017
29m
EP163: How to Calculate Your Net Worth for Real Estate Investing
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Recently, a listener asked how we balance our assets and liabilities. In our family, we track our net worth consistently. Doing so allows us to understand how our wealth is growing. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are discussing how we calculate and track our net worth. We’ll explain how you can add up your own assets an...
29m May 31, 2017
29m
EP162: How to Mitigate Risk in Real Estate Investing
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Any new venture can be intimidating, and that’s often the case with real estate investing. I hear questions constantly from new or prospective investors who are worried about the risks. Sure, there are horror stories about investors who lost it all, but if you play your cards right and put a few safeguards in place, you will be very unlikely to e...
12m May 29, 2017
12m
EP161: All About Section 8 Tenants - Interview with Al Rotiroti Sr.
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT One important aspect landlords should consider is whether or not they intend to rent their properties to Section 8 tenants. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there about what it means to offer Section 8 housing. Here to clear the air about Section 8 housing is Al Rotiroti Sr. Al is a nationally recognized author and e...
31m May 25, 2017
31m
EP160: How to Plan for Short-Term Financial Goals
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT I truly believe in the power of setting goals, and that’s why I'm passionate about sharing the message of finding your Freedom Number. However, it’s important to set short-term goals in order to reach your ultimate goal of financial freedom. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sharing how we set short-term financial goal...
23m May 24, 2017
23m
EP159: Five Ways to Not Annoy Your Property Management Company
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Harry’s. For $5 off any shave set, including the limited addition Father’s Day set, visit harrys.com/realestate. Working with an experienced, qualified property management team is paramount to a real estate investor’s success. A property management company finds the right tenants, coll...
18m May 22, 2017
18m
EP158: How to Defer Taxes Forever with Real Estate - Interview with Leonard Spoto
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT If you’ve ever wondered about selling an investment property, today’s show is for you. Our guest is Leonard Spoto, the co-founder of Asset Exchange Company. Leonard is here to share his extensive knowledge on how a 1031 exchange can help real estate investors defer taxes forever. On this episode, Leonard is sharing the four basic guidelines of a ...
30m May 18, 2017
30m
EP157: Using the Money in Your LLCS' Bank Accounts
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Visit mackweldon.com and use promo code CLAYTON to receive 20% off your order of high quality clothing! When you have a business entity, especially multiple business entities, banking can become complex. There are many reasons why you might need to move your money, but there are strict regulations, a...
26m May 17, 2017
26m