Clayton Morris was a former Fox News anchor and achieved financial freedom through investing in real estate. He got into wholesaling while still working for the network and now he runs a turnkey operation for his clients. On today's show, Clayton shares his investment formula, what types of properties he looks for, and how real estate is just a means to achieve the lifestyle you want. Key Takeaways: Clayton was able to achieve financial freedom and leave his full-time job at Fox News. When did Clayton realize that being in media wasn't for him anymore? How did Clayton get into real estate? Clayton shares how he was able to manage his full-time job and get into real estate on the side. Things changed completely when Clayton learned about wholesaling. Clayton wasn't rich when he was doing this. He went through a foreclosure and massive debt while stumbling into this. What did Clayton's wholesaling journey look like? Clayton reversed engineered his numbers to find out what was 'the number' he needed in real estate income to become financially free. It's not about real estate. It's about your why and the financial goal you have with your family. What is Clayton's investment formula? How did Clayton pick his investment locations? Clayton really likes C and B class neighborhoods. Always calculate the 'headache' factor; be careful investing in D class areas. How does Clayton manage his properties? What was Clayton's key takeaway from working with a very shady management company? What's one piece of advice Clayton would share with his younger self? Don't live for other people. Live for yourself. Who does Clayton prefer to work with? Mentioned in This Episode: Interested in joining the Hybrid Coaching & Mastermind Group Alex is starting? Apply to Join ASCEND Click Here to apply for our next Holiday Mastermind in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic! If you are interested in joining our team, you can Apply Here Do you have an existing business? Already closing deals, but feel there is a better way? Connect with Alex here about working with him 1-on-1 Let's Connect on Instagram: @alexpardo25 Connect with Clayton: Morrisinvest.com & Morrisinvest.com/freedom Book Recommendations: Intuition for Beginners: Easy Ways to Awaken Your Natural Abilities, by Diane Brandon Tweetables: "The true way you build wealth is not working for somebody at a nine-to-five job, but instead have your performing assets create your lifestyle." "You're only as good as your last deal. So I turned that into buying properties out-of-state to build up a portfolio and hit financial freedom." "I don't fall in love with real estate. I fall in love with ROI. The best properties are not in your backyard." Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!