Episodes

House hacking in Colorado just paid off for 30-year-old Carly Caprio. She’s living for free in a Lakewood fourplex after completing her fourth house hack in 2025. Even better? When she moves out next year, this property will generate over $2,500 in monthly profit while she continues building her portfolio toward early retirement. Chris Lopez sits down with Carly Caprio, one of the most disciplined house hackers in Colorado, alongside regular panelists Jeff White (Envision Advisors) and Troy How...

The Colorado fix and flip market heading into 2026 looks nothing like it did two years ago. Properties are sitting 3-4 months after sellers reject offers just $10K below asking. That holding cost easily burns through any price difference, yet flippers keep making this mistake. Meanwhile, some investors are closing BRRRRs in Boulder at $1.4M ARV that actually cash flow with $7,500-8,000 monthly rents. Chris Lopez sits down with Caitlin Waldschmidt, 9-year private lending veteran with Dynamo Capi...

Summit County real estate just hit a turning point. Inventory has doubled while transaction volume holds steady at 2019 levels. This creates opportunities for investors who know where to look. Whether you’re a Denver Front Range resident tired of I-70 traffic or an out-of-state buyer seeking Colorado mountain access, the numbers matter. Understanding Summit County real estate separates smart acquisitions from subsidized money pits. Chris Lopez hosts Amy Nakos, managing broker at Castle Summit w...

Property Llama crossed $1 million in annual recurring revenue in Q3 2025. Reaching $1M ARR is a significant milestone for any business. It signals that a company has found product-market fit, built repeatable systems, and created sustainable value. For software and platform companies, it’s often seen as the threshold where you transition from bootstrapping to building—where you have the resources to compete for top talent, invest in marketing that scales, and pursue strategic partnerships from ...

Denver just hit 12,500 active listings while losing 6,500 residents since 2020. This creates a unique moment for Colorado investors. While 79% of property managers report declining rental demand, distressed new build communities are trading at discounts approaching 37% below original cost. Chris Lopez hosts this month’s Denver real estate market update for October 2025 with Denver’s most experienced real estate panel: Troy Howell from Nova Home Loans, Jeff White from Envision Advisors, and Bran...

Colorado landlords face major security deposit changes on January 1, 2026—including new 14-day documentation requirements, elimination of automatic cleaning fees, and stricter wear-and-tear definitions. Miss one deadline and face automatic 3x treble damages that can turn a $2,000 dispute into a $6,000 judgment plus attorney fees. Chris Lopez hosts this critical legal webinar with attorney Wes Wollenweber (26 years landlord-tenant litigation experience), Key Renter CEO Brandon Scholten, and Dire...

Denver’s inventory just exploded by 8,000 homes in four months – and the impact on flippers heading into 2026 has been brutal. Properties that once sold in days now sit for weeks. Price cuts of $80,000+ are becoming standard even on fully renovated homes. Derek Marlin of Elevation just watched his $775,000 Englewood flip sell for $695,000. Meanwhile, his million-dollar projects continue crushing it. This tale of two markets is forcing flippers to completely rethink their 2026 strategy. Chris Lo...

Denver’s rental market hit its softest point in 12 years. Properties across the metro are renting $200-400 below peak levels. One Coors Field condo dropped a dramatic 31% from $2,880 to $2,000/month. This Denver real estate market update September 2025 reveals why Colorado investors are seeing the softest rental market in over a decade. Specific opportunities are emerging for those willing to act during fall. Class A condos near Coors Field fell from $2,880 to $2,000/month. Multifamily propertie...

Q4 is here, which means it’s time to start planning for 2026. I plan early so I can be proactive and launch into the new year with a clear game plan. January 1st hits hard and fast after the holidays. Every year, I review what worked and what didn’t. I look at the big market shifts and ask myself: how should I adapt? When I evaluate my progress, I focus on two areas: Entrepreneurial Journey: Where I’m making money as an entrepreneur Investing Thesis: How I deploy that capital—my strategic fr...

House hackers are closing deals at 6% rates and generating positive cash flow. While market headlines suggest waiting for better conditions, three separate Colorado deals just proved house hacking delivers results in 2025. These aren’t theoretical examples – we’re breaking down actual purchase prices, financing packages, and cash flow projections from deals that closed this year. Chris Lopez sits down with Denver broker Jeff White (completing his 9th house hack) and Troy Howell from Nova Home L...

Overpricing rental properties costs investors weeks of vacancy time, while underpricing locks in lost income for entire lease terms. Keyrenter CEO Brandon Scholten and leasing specialist Shawn Riley break down their proven 4-step rental analysis process that helps Colorado investors avoid both costly mistakes. Chris Lopez joins forces with the Keyrenter team to demonstrate exactly how property managers analyze rental markets using tools most investors never access. Brandon brings 10 years of Co...