Episodes

Join Chris Lopez, Jenny Bayless, and Daniel Muldoon, President of the Colorado Landlord Legislative Coalition, as they dissect the latest state legislation impacting landlords in Colorado for 2023. Daniel explains the new rules for tenant eviction, screening, financial standards, habitability, and the implications of these changes. Prepare for what lies ahead and discover ways to advocate for small landlords. https://youtu.be/trCqJ6_CExk (04:00) Rental Income Limitations (16:45) Pet Rental Fee...

We’re bringing back a previous webinar where Chris Lopez sits down with short-term rental experts, Shalom Kaiser and Jonathan Scheiner from AirSimplicity, to dive into the most pressing issues facing short-term rental owners. You will learn how to navigate the complexities of the current STR market and make informed decisions that drive profitability! https://youtu.be/C2A6_kTJW4Y (03:35) Regulatory Climate: What to look out for when purchasing an STR (14:32) High Level Outlook: National & Loca...

The August real estate market updates are out! Find out what’s happening along Colorado’s Front Range. Our roundtable discusses the challenges of finding cash flow, the creative strategies that are paying off, and essential tips for selling property to reposition equity. https://youtu.be/EOEKr–VImA (02:11) Colorado Real Estate Market Updates (06:40) The Type of Deals that Cash Flow Right Now (12:12) BRRR strategy VS. Room by Room Rental (19:30) Considerations for Selling Properties Links from...

Chris Lopez sits down with Chris Lawhead, who turned his life around from deep medical debt and a musician’s income to becoming a successful real estate investor. Discover how he paid off half a million dollars in debt and gained expertise in rentals, syndications, and agricultural investing. Who is Christopher Lawhead? After an extremely challenging family illness that left Chris financially devastated, he turned to Real Estate to dig out of medical debt and turned into a thriving Lender and ...

Join us as we explore the versatile world of real estate investing with Matt Amundson, a master of multiple strategies. Discover the art of adapting to changing markets for maximum success. Matt Amundson is a seasoned investor as well as Property Llama’s Senior Investment Relations Representative. Matt began his investment journey 16 years ago, focusing initially on flipping single family properties in Denver and adding rental properties to his portfolio. Over the years, he expanded his real es...

Join Chris Lopez and real estate investor Joey Schneider as they discuss Joey’s bold move from a comfortable 9-5 job to follow his passion in real estate. Learn the habits, routines, and mindset that drove his transformation, and uncover the unexpected challenges and ultimate rewards of chasing your dreams! https://youtu.be/ykAcIVOGBxc (08:45) the power of routines and habits for productivity (15:15) the struggle to stay productive as an entrepreneur (27:13) how and why to build a good team ...

Chris Lopez and Jenny Bayless explore Colorado Springs and Pueblo’s Housing Market in depth, including best cash flow strategies, top locations, market growth, and the future of the economic development. https://youtu.be/Z7e511t4be4 (02:35) Real Estate Glossary and Financing (15:43) Pueblo, Colorado Housing Market (32:55) Colorado Springs Housing Market (40:48) Deal #1 Long Term Rental: Pueblo Duplex (48:06) Deal #2 Room by Room Rental in Colorado Springs (56:35) Deal #3 Long Term Rental: Pueb...

Join Chris Lopez, Stacy Rozansky and first-time house hacker Irina Barnett as they tackle a singular mission: Reducing living expenses. Irina recently discovered the power of house hacking back in 2021. She knows firsthand the overwhelming and rewarding experience it has been to perform property management all by herself. Her story as a house hacker rookie was featured in the Bigger Pockets forum and she became a published author with her contribution to the 2022 Guide Denver Real Estate Invest...

July 2023 trends are out! Listen now for the latest market updates, prices, and new listings across Denver, Southern, and Northern Colorado. Discover top strategies, real deals, and points of caution to go out there and invest with confidence! https://youtu.be/P5_9XcPNlx4 (01:45) Southern Colorado Price and New Listings Decreasing (08:11) Where and Why the Rental Pool is Expanding (13:10) Denver Trends: New Listing, Prices, and Deals (21:40) Northern Colorado Trends and Deals (29:35) Cauti...

Welcome to our Northern Colorado Investor Guide! Learn which investment strategies are winning in this thriving region with RAPID population growth, a booming job market, and affordable real estate. Northern Colorado is a goldmine for savvy investor looking to harness the benefits of a growing market! https://youtu.be/VEe_slu-UGg (03:43) Market Data for Northern Colorado – Investor Guide Key Points (09:11) Growth Drivers in the Northern Colorado Market (17:19) Strategy and Opportunities in Nor...

Join Chris as he delves into the multifamily space, highlighting its potential for high returns and optimal financing in today’s market. Accessing multifamily deals can be challenging for individual investors. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Terrance Doyle and VareCo for a new fund opportunity! We’re excited to offer an avenue for investors to tap into the multifamily market’s EXCEPTIONAL returns with Terrance Doyle’s expertise as an A+ operator. Where is the best pla...

Join Chris Lopez in unveiling Property Llama’s $1 Billion Business Plan. See how Chris plans to leverage the company’s organic success alongside community fundraising to solve the biggest problem in the real estate investing marketplace: too many spreadsheets! https://youtu.be/yjJjNGb4NmU (03:25) The Problem in the Real Estate Marketplace (06:00) Case Study Success with Property Llama (12:36) Benefits of Investing in Property Llama Links from the Podcast Sign up for your free Property Llama ...

Join us for a discussion with the newest member of our team, Steve Medina, a former corporate professional who successfully ventured into real estate as both an agent and investor, sharing his journey of acquiring 5 rental properties in 18 months using equity from his primary residence, along with valuable insights on future planning, teaching kids to house hack, and avoiding common house hacking oversights. https://youtu.be/4R-PFsGKzg8 (01:23) Equity: How Steve Bought 5 rental properties in 1...

Architect and ADU expert, Matthew Krick guides us through game-changing zoning updates, best design practices, and Denver’s long-term vision for ADUs, also why avoiding lump sum payments is a must and other financial tips. Your guide to building an ADU and the most current Denver news awaits! https://youtu.be/lptZDNl-hFk (06:15) What are the first steps for building an ADU on your lot? (08:18) What are the new zoning updates for building ADUs in Denver? (13:49) What ADU zoning change will ha...

Explore the latest real estate market updates in Colorado’s Front Range, covering Denver, Northern Colorado, and Southern Colorado. Our expert panel analyzes the June 2023 market statistics, offering essential insights for both seasoned investors and newcomers. Learn valuable investment strategies for new construction and multifamily opportunities, ensuring you stay ahead in this dynamic real estate landscape. https://youtu.be/Mc_bapPhjNI (01:33) Southern Colorado-Average Sale Price Up Year Ov...

When it comes to real estate investing, finding ways to save money so you have more to invest can be a game changer. One advanced method is frontloading depreciation by conducting a cost segregation study. Because properties automatically depreciate over 27.5 years for a residential property and 39 years for commercial, frontloading the depreciation leads to substantial tax savings in the first year. We want to help you understand how real estate investors can harness the power of this concept a...

By now, you know about my colossal goal of transforming Property Llama into a billion dollar company. While we already have the keys to success thanks to our incredible traction and team, our next step is to raise money in order to build on our momentum and scale the company. But what do we plan on doing with the money that we fundraise? Check out the podcast to learn about the three main areas we’re targeting for growth: Increasing our hugely successful Portfolio Analysis Masterminds Working...

Last week, I told you about my audacious goal to transform Property Llama into a billion-dollar company. Just how do I plan to do that? Today, I’m shedding light on two crucial elements that are often overlooked but essential for business success: traction and team. Listen to the podcast to hear how Property Llama is excelling at both and why this puts us on track to conquer the market. Then, join the webinar on July 13th at 12 MST and get a front row seat to see how we’re planning to scale Pr...

I want to share the biggest goal I’ve ever set before… To build Property Llama into a One Billion Dollar company! Why am I sharing this with you? First off, to hold myself accountable! It’s a BIG goal that makes me extremely excited (and slightly nervous!) Second, I’m inviting you to come look over my shoulder. Many people ask me how I’ve scaled so quickly…. Well, I’m giving you the chance to see behind the scenes. I want to document and share this next round of growth so you can be a part of...

How are lending products changing to help borrowers in a high interest rate environment? We talked to local lender and investor Joe Selander about his investing journey, and why he made the move to a new company that allows him to offer a wider range of products that will help borrowers keep their low interest rates while continuing to invest. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#452: Can you Keep Your 2.8% Interest Rate? How Lenders Are Pivoting to Combat High Rates” Denver Real Es...

Imagine having your own home in the mountains—a place to stay while you ski and spend time with family, plus a potential income stream if you rent it out. For many Coloradans, this is the dream. But what’s buying a property in the mountains really like? Is it worth the expense? We sat down with Summit County real estate agent Amy Nakos to find out. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#451: Can You Make a Profit on a Vacation Home in the Mountains? 9 Factors to Consider Before Buying...

Becoming a successful real estate investor with millions in equity can seem like a daunting task. Luckily, house hacking provides beginner investors a path to building wealth one property at a time. Thanks to great terms on owner-occupied home loans, house hackers can put just 5% down on a property and live cheaply, if not for free, while meeting their lender’s one-year occupancy requirements. Once they move out, they have a great rental property to add to their portfolio to build their house ha...

If you’re a Denver landlord, then you’re probably aware of the new licensing and inspection requirements. These requirements and the approval process can be frustrating, unclear, and may even make you question if you want to quit investing altogether. Today’s guest, Andy Rhodes of Colorado Complete Inspections (CCI), knows all about the program and its headaches. Last year, CCI completed 3900 multifamily unit inspections! He noticed the issues that were causing the most failures and figured out ...

What’s going on in Colorado real estate? We’ve got the April 2023 market updates and trends, and our roundtable of experts is back to discuss what they mean. Envision Advisors agents Jenny Bayless, Preston Newberry, and Newt Wyler joined me to talk about all the trends we’re seeing along the front range, from Pueblo to Northern Colorado. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#448: April 2023 Market Updates: Will Sales Prices Bottom Out?” Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the ...