Clayton Morris, Author at Morris Invest

Investors Hit Financially as Major U.S. Indexes Fall in Repose to GDP Report

13-J0000004-1999 | Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Investing in Real Estate, Wall Street

Investors were hit as stocks took a nosedive on Thursday, reacting to the latest figures from the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which saw a growth of just 1.6% in the first quarter, falling short of economists’ expectations of a 2.4% increase, as polled by...

Record High Mortgage Rates for 2024 Drive Up Demand for Rental Properties

13-J0000004-1999 | Demand for Rental Properties, Investing in Real Estate, Mortgage Rates

The average mortgage rate on a 30-year loan hit a record high for 2024, breaking through the 7% mark and settling in at 7.10%, as reported by Freddie Mac. This rise in rates has made homeownership out of reach for many, increasing the demand for rental properties...

Retiring on Rental Income vs Social Security – A Financial Comparison

13-J0000004-1999 | Financial Benefits, Investing in Real Estate, Rental Income vs Social Security

I’ve sat down with many people over the years to discuss the financial differences between retiring on rental income vs social security benefits. And now, at a time when the national debt is more than 34 trillion, inflation is through the roof, and there’s...

5 Reasons Why Investing in Real Estate is a Smart Strategy for Building Wealth

13-J0000004-1999 | Investing in Real Estate, Investing Strategies, Wealth Building

From my own experience investing in cash-flowing rental properties for nearly two decades now, I’ve found that real estate is a smart strategy for building wealth. I feel it’s the best way to become financially independent, and it’s the reason I was...

The Financial Advantages of Buying a Rental Property Near a College

13-J0000004-1999 | Financial Advantages, Investing in Real Estate, Investing Near a College

Fellow investors often ask me whether buying a rental property near a college is a wise decision. They’re curious because I own multiple properties in a college area myself, and so I’ve seen firsthand the profitability of these locations. When asked, I...