The Paul Morris Podcast

Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I break down the real state of the market—from global conflict and rising oil prices to interest rates, stocks, and housing—and explain what all of it actually means for investors right now. There’s a lot of noise out there, but I walk you through the data I’m watching and why uncertainty doesn’t always mean disaster.

Most importantly, I share why I believe the next 18 to 24 months could present one of the most significant buying windows we’ve seen in years, driven by what’s known as the “debt wall”—a wave of loans coming due that could force many property owners to sell. I also highlight the sectors I’m watching closely, the ones I’m avoiding, and how disciplined investors can position themselves to take advantage of what may be a rare opportunity cycle.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Market State Intro

00:00:48 War Changes Everything

00:01:23 Operation Epic Fury Facts

00:02:12 Strait of Hormuz Shock

00:03:45 Gas Prices Hit Home

00:05:29 Fed Meeting Breakdown

00:07:12 Mortgage Rates Reverse

00:08:21 Stocks After War Start

00:09:24 Winners and Losers

00:09:51 Dollar and Gold Diverge

00:12:35 Real Estate Opportunity

00:13:00 Housing Spring Complicated

00:14:25 The Debt Wall Explained

00:17:28 Sectors to Buy and Avoid

00:19:39 Big Picture Summary Outro
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Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I break down the exact criteria professional investors use to evaluate markets and share the top three U.S. cities that stand out heading into 2026. We’ll walk through the real data—migration trends, affordability, job growth, cap rates, and regulations—and why places like Knoxville, Tulsa, and Savannah are attracting attention from investors.

But more importantly, I explain why the city itself is never the whole story. The real opportunity comes from finding the right deal, understanding your local market, and preparing for the wave of distressed properties that could emerge as billions in debt comes due in 2026. If you’ve been wondering where to invest next, this episode will help you think like a professional investor and make smarter decisions in the year ahead.

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Timestamps00:00:00 Show Premise And Question

00:00:50 Investor Criteria Overview

00:02:13 Top Cities Revealed

00:02:20 How Migration Data Works

00:02:54 Knoxville Market Breakdown

00:04:06 Knoxville Cap Rates Math

00:04:35 Tulsa Starter Market

00:04:56 Tulsa Rental Demand Signal

00:05:28 Savannah Coastal Diversification

00:06:02 Savannah Prices And Rents

00:06:32 Recap The Three Picks

00:06:46 Why LA Still Feels Full

00:08:19 Neighborhoods Beat Averages

00:09:46 LA On The Five Factors

00:13:36 Deal Focus And 2026 Debt Wall
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Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I sit down with Clare Baukham to explore a fascinating and often misunderstood investment category: art. Clare shares her unconventional journey, from trading options and working as a financial advisor to launching an art investment platform, and explains how high net worth investors are using art as a diversification strategy alongside traditional assets like stocks and real estate. We talk about how art funds work, how investors can buy shares of major pieces, and why some collectors believe art can provide alpha that is not correlated with the public markets. Clare also breaks down how experts identify emerging artists, how portfolios of artwork are built, and what it takes to spot value in a market driven by culture, scarcity, and expertise.

If you have ever wondered whether art can truly function as an investment, and how sophisticated investors approach it, this conversation offers a look inside a world most people never see.

*Clare Baukham*

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarebaukham/ Website: https://www.clearwealthgroup.com/

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Art Investing Intro

00:00:36 Claire’s Unusual Path

00:01:58 Finance Career Breakthrough

00:03:05 Bel Air Moment Sparks Fund

00:04:43 Billionaire Blueprint PPP

00:05:45 Art Fund vs Real Estate

00:11:10 Portfolio Strategy Alpha

00:17:30 Shares Structure Liquidity

00:34:26 Beating the Market Myth

00:35:24 Real Estate Underwriting Edge

00:36:45 Back of Napkin Returns

00:37:50 Specialized Teams Matter

00:40:31 Art Fund Allocation Strategy

00:42:31 Returns Risk and Exit Plans

00:43:38 Minimums Portfolio and Fees

00:58:44 Fire Round Finale

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Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I walk you through a real $850,000 duplex I analyzed this week and break down exactly how I underwrite deals in today’s market. At a 5 cap with mortgage rates around 6%, most investors would immediately pass. But when you look closer at below-market rents, long-term leverage, and the ability to add two ADUs, the numbers start telling a different story.

I’ll show you how cap rates and interest rates actually interact, when leverage helps you and when it hurts you, and why I’m willing to consider a deal that isn’t a “screaming steal.” This is a transparent look at how I evaluate risk, think conservatively about debt, and search for built-in upside in expensive markets like Los Angeles. If you want to understand how to analyze real estate beyond the hype and make disciplined, long-term decisions, this episode is for you.

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Timestamps00:00 Disclaimer and Welcome

00:13 The Duplex Deal Setup

00:43 What a Five Cap Means

01:46 Cap Rates in LA Reality

02:07 5 Cap vs 6 Percent Debt

03:10 When Leverage Helps Returns

04:58 How Higher Rates Kill Yield

05:47 Why Consider This Duplex

06:25 Upside One Below Market Rents

06:44 Rent Control and Rent Bumps

07:46 Upside Two Build Two ADUs

08:37 ADU Math Doubling Income

10:19 Financing Strategy 30 Year Safety

11:52 Underwriting Rules and Upside Review

13:05 Buy and Hold vs Fund Approach

14:02 Wrap Up and Viewer Questions
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Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media.

In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening in the market right now — strong jobs data, slightly friendlier mortgage rates, and luxury properties pushing toward nine-figure price tags. I walk you through the four or five biggest finance headlines of the week and explain, in plain English, what they mean for real estate investors at every level.

We also unpack interest rates as they stand today, including the difference between conforming and non-conforming loans and why that distinction matters more than most people realize. If you’re trying to make smart, disciplined decisions in 2026, this is the clarity you need.

Let’s get into it.

*Connect with Paul*
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulmarkmorris/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itspaulmarkmorris
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulmorrispodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulmarkmorris

*Presented by Entrepreneur Media & Money News Network*
Entrepreneur Media: https://www.entrepreneur.com/podcasts
Money News Network: https://www.moneynewsnetwork.com

Timestamps
00:00:00 Quick Note Up Front
00:00:01 Old Show Name
00:00:04 Bigger Mission Now
00:00:13 Why The Rename
00:00:14 What New Listeners Get
00:00:23 Nothing Is Changing
00:00:28 Build Wealth Focus
00:00:32 Stay Healthy Too
00:00:33 Enjoy It Longer
00:00:35 Education Only Disclaimer
00:00:40 Not Professional Advice
00:00:44 No Relationship Formed
00:00:51 Consult The Pros
00:00:56 Risk And Liability
00:01:14 Show Welcome And Promise
00:01:27 This Week Headlines
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