Episodes

The Denver MLS Trends data for January are now out. The spring selling season is already starting, and we’re down 50% in inventory from last January. From December 2021 to January 2022, we’re down 20%. It’s almost hard to believe, but people aren’t selling in Denver, and when they are, there are 10 people ready to buy their home. The market is very tough right now. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#351: Denver Real Estate MLS Market Stats – January 2022” on the Denver Real Estate...

In this snippet from our Portfolio Analysis Mastermind, we discuss how investors Richard and Ilona can optimize their portfolio. The Mastermind allows investors to see exactly how their portfolios are performing and discuss all of their options with our panel of experts. Last week, we discussed Ben’s portfolio, which is typical of a local House Hacker. Richard and Ilona’s portfolio, meanwhile, is representative of traditional landlords. We talked with them about how well their properties are pe...

Since we got so much great feedback on our ADU series, we’re going to keep providing more content focused on this area. Every quarter, we plan on updating you with the latest news on ADUs. This is a fast-moving part of the market that is constantly in flux. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest developments. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#349: ADU Q1 News: Updated Denver Approvals + Resident Pushback!” on the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube vide...

Today’s show is actually a snippet of our Portfolio Analysis Mastermind, which we launched in early January 2022. We started this Mastermind with one goal: helping investors around Colorado figure out what to do with their portfolio. By analyzing a real portfolio, investors can see they have a wealth of options for optimizing their own properties. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#348: Portfolio Analysis Mastermind: Analyzing Ben Einspahr’s House Hack Portfolio” on the Denver Rea...

As we settle into 2022, I want to share my goals with everyone. This year, my goals are all about growth and improvement—from growing my portfolio, to launching new companies, and even improving my fitness. Last year, we started putting the pieces together to expand on the things we were doing well, and this year we’re ready to take it to the next level. Look for these goals and much more in The 2022 Guide to Colorado Real Estate Investing Strategies coming out in the near future. Three Learni...

Chris and I recently sat down with clients Alexis and Bryant do a deal analysis on their first investment property. I helped them find a duplex in Englewood that allows them to house hack without sharing space. They got started investing in real estate by listening to the podcast and absorbing as much information as they could. This helped them figure out the right strategy for their lifestyle and goals. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#346: Living the HGTV Dream in an Englewoo...

It has been over five months since we recorded a Mastermind Podcast, but we’re back and this is one you do not want to miss. Chris and I sat down with Stephen Witkowski, a Rent by the Room House Hacker living in Arvada, and Vince Arena, a short-term rental/ Airbnb House Hacker in Wheat Ridge. Why I love this episode: You are able to see the true value of masterminding and connecting with like-minded investors. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#345: House Hack Mastermind #9: Newb...

Today, I have two guests from Kaufman Hagan Commercial Real Estate—Brandon Kaufman and Gunnar Wilson—to talk about a unique listing. The Essex is a designated historic landmark that was recently renovated from top to bottom. A new owner will have the option to continue operating it as a short-term rental, which is very rare in Denver. Download the Offering Memorandum (OM) to find out all of the details and see pictures. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#344: Commercial Listing: H...

Today, Brandon Kaufman of Kaufman Hagan Commercial Real Estate joins me to talk about another exciting listing he has. This is a turnkey, 24-unit apartment building in a great part of Fort Collins. All of the details can be found in the Offering Memorandum. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#343: Commercial Listing: 24-Unit Apartment Building in the Heart of Fort Collins” on the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube video (at the bottom). Read the blog post. Note...

Our guest today is Ryan Harris, former Bronco and Super Bowl 50 champion turned real real estate investor. He came on the show to talk about his journey and investing philosophy, as well as discuss some key takeaways from a recent portfolio analysis we did. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#342: Super Bowl Champion Ryan Harris’s Mindset: “More Is Not Always Better”” on the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube video (at the bottom). Read the blog post. Note, the...

Today, we’re talking about a type of commercial lease called single tenant net leases. These leases are a great wealth preservation strategy, especially appealing for landlords coming from the hectic world of multi family residential properties. To break down what these leases are and how they work, we brought in Zach Wright and Brandon Gayeski from Blue West Capital based in Denver. Blue West is a boutique net lease investment sales company providing single tenant acquisition and disposition s...

The Denver MLS trends data for December and the year-end are now out. While the trends are similar to what we’ve been seeing, I want to highlight just how lacking the inventory is. Before Covid in December 2019, there were 5050 active properties, which was really low at the time. At the end of December 2021, however, there were only 1475 active properties. Supply and demand is the most important metric to dictate what the market is doing, which is why prices are going up. Three Learning Options...

In this deal analysis, Chris and I talked with new investor Emily about the investment property she and her husband recently purchased in Pueblo. They were sitting on a considerable amount of equity from their Denver home and are making that money work for them by investing in their first rental property. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#66: Using Denver Equity to Invest in a Pueblo Rental Property” on the Colorado Springs Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube video (a...

At some point, all landlords will face electrical issues in their properties. What are the most common issues, and how are they resolved? To find out, I sat down with electrician Lance Padilla. Lance has been doing electrical work around the Denver area for the past 17 years. He’s worked in everything from single family homes to multi unit apartment buildings. He and I discussed the top 5 most common electrical issues he encounters. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#338: Top 5 E...

In this deal analysis, Alex Cowan joined me to talk about the duplex he purchased with a partnership in west Denver. He put a considerable amount of money into repairs and upgrades, but now he has a lot of options for his exit strategy. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#337: Analyzing a Value Add Duplex in Athmar Park” on the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube video (at the bottom). Read the blog post. Note, the blog is an executive summary. Get the in-depth ...

In this episode of Ask an Investor, Envision Advisor’s House Hacking Specialist Ben Einspahr joined us to talk about how to plan for his next House Hack. We went over the properties he currently owns and his options for funding the next house. Ben is an active house hacker in the Denver area. A couple of months ago, he left his W2 to join Envision Advisors full-time, which changes his funding options. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#64: Ask an Investor: Should I Tap into Roth ...

A few weeks ago, I introduced you to Kaufman Hagan Commercial Real Estate, a new commercial brokerage that’s changing the way things are done. One of the ways they’re switching it up is how they’re listing properties. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#335: Commercial Listing: Turnkey 41- Unit Apartment Building in Northeast Denver” on the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube video (at the bottom). Read the blog post. Note, the blog is an executive summary. Get ...

What do you need to know to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), and how much does it cost? To find out, we sat down with builder Phil Daughton of Prenvalley Builders. He gave us an in-depth look at the process from start to finish. Denver ADU Course This post is part of our Denver ADU Course. ADU’s are a hot topic! This series is to keep you informed and updated on the ADU scene. View our Colorado ADU Directory list. Three Learning Options: Listen to the podcast “#334: ADU #4: What It Takes...

The Denver MLS trends data for November 2021 are now out. The bottom line is that it’s similar to what we’ve been seeing for a while now—an extreme seller’s market. Active listings have plummeted from 3400 in November 2020 to 2250 in November 2021, a 30% year-over-year decline. A balanced market is 15K-17K homes for sale, which is why the low supply and high demand are driving prices and rents upwards. In addition to low inventory, we’re also seeing the highest inflation since the mid-1980s. Hi...

Welcome back to our Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) series! Anyone who wants to build an ADU first needs to understand their financing options. As ADUs increase in popularity, so too have ways to finance these structures. To get a better idea of what these options look like, we talked to Troy Williams, a lender with Northpointe Bank. Troy contributed to our original ADU series several years ago and is an expert in the field. Denver ADU Course This post is part of our Denver ADU Course. ADU’s are...

In Episode 2 of our Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) series, we’re helping investors understand what kind of returns ADUs can generate. We ran a deal analysis on a property that includes a main house and ADU in the Cory-Merrill neighborhood of Denver. Because ADUs can be flexible, we ran three different scenarios to show the different options investors have for a property like this. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#331: ADU #2: ADU in Cory-Merrill, Does it Cash Flow?” on the Denv...

Welcome to our updated series on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)! This first episode will give you an overview of what an ADU is, basic zoning regulations in Denver, some considerations for building your own ADU, and various benefits and uses of an ADU. Denver ADU Course This post is part of our Denver ADU Course. ADU’s are a hot topic! This series is to keep you informed and updated on the ADU scene. View our Colorado ADU Directory list. Three Learning Options: Listen to the podcast “#330: ADU...

Wow, it’s already December! That means it’s time to set goals for 2022. Exactly three years ago, I started publishing the Colorado Guide to Real Estate Investing, a crowdsourced book for people all over Colorado to share their goals, investing strategies, and how they’re working to achieve them. Last year, 32 investors submitted chapters. This year, I want to get 33 or more. That means I want YOU to submit your chapter. Review the submissions guidelines and then fill out this form to submit yo...

“Chris, What Should I Do with My Colorado Rental Portfolio?” is a common question that I get asked. It’s a loaded answer, but there are proven strategies I’ve seen that consistently generate superior returns! If you’re like most Colorado Investors, you struggle with figuring out the “right move” for your real estate portfolio. That’s exactly why we’re launching the Portfolio Analysis Mastermind. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#328: Portfolio Analysis Mastermind: Your Roadmap ...