Episodes

Today, we have a unique deal analysis: an off-market property in southwest Denver with an ADU. The owners, first-time homebuyers Travis and Gentry, joined us to talk about their experience. Be sure to check out the podcast or YouTube video to hear their entire story, how they decided to turn their Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) into an Airbnb, and their tips for running it successfully. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#423: How to Treat Your Airbnb Like a Business” Denver Real Es...

In an environment of increasing complexity, market uncertainty, and an ever-evolving investment universe, we recognize that optimizing your portfolio is becoming more and more challenging. Starting on November 15th, we’re launching PAM 2.0, a free 5 week Portfolio Analysis Mastermind to help provide some clarity. Through live webinars, our team of highly qualified investment consultants will empower you to gain new perspectives on your portfolio, giving you the tools and support that you need t...

Today’s commercial deal analysis looks at a value-add acquisition of a 12-unit apartment building in Westminster. Strategic Partners William Foy and Marcus Davis of Spearhead Commercial Capital joined me to discuss how to make a value-add property work in today’s high interest rate environment. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#421: Why Commercial Investors Are Seeking out Shorter Loan Terms” Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube video (at the bottom). Read the ...

Lon Welsh of Ironton Capital is back to explain why it’s not always advantageous to hold onto a rental property. While most investors’ knee jerk reaction is to hold onto their properties long-term, this could actually result in lower returns. Today, we’re looking at a case study of a 4 bedroom/3 bathroom Aurora single family home that Lon recently helped an investor analyze. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#419: Keep or Sell: Breaking Down the Options for Maximizing Returns” Den...

In 2021, the Denver City Council passed a new ordinance requiring a Residential Rental Property license for residential rental properties in the City and County of Denver. The program will go into effect starting January 1, 2023. This program is designed to proactively enforce minimum housing standards to ensure all renters in Denver have safe and sanitary housing. Landlords in Denver will be required to obtain a license from the city in order to offer, provide, and operate a residential rental...

Over the past six months, we’ve done a lot of commercial deal analyses that generated significant interest from our audience. Commercial lending tends to be more creative than residential lending, and borrowers have many different levers they can pull. While the commercial lending environment is changing due to rising interest rates, deals are still getting done. Today, we’re looking at an investor who transitioned from multifamily properties to triple net lease properties and wanted to prepare...

Thanks to the appreciation gains we’ve seen in the past few years, a lot of Colorado investors have a ton of equity in their portfolios. What’s the best way to use that equity and maximize their investments? Lon Welsh, founder of private equity company Ironton Capital is here to go over some options. We’re going to look at four investing strategies and measure the returns over the long term. Some of the scenarios involve paying capital gains tax. While many people’s knee jerk reaction is to fin...

If you only look at the headlines, the world seems very scary right now. But today, two of my mentors, Joe Massey and Lon Welsh, are here to talk about national trends in real estate, break down what’s really going on, and bust some housing market myths. Joe is a loan officer with Castle & Cooke mortgage, while Lon is the founder of Ironton Capital and Your Castle Real Estate. They’re answering seven questions about the market and debunking some of the dramatic predictions we’re all hearing. T...

Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#414: Is Your House Hack Protected? 5 Moves You Can Make Right Now” 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 breakdown from the podcast or video. How Is Estate Planning Different for House Hackers? Before we dive into the tips, it’s important for house hackers to understand that estate planning looks different for them compared to ot...

Our guest today is Nicole Rueth, Senior Vice President at OneTrust Home Loans. She’s the #1 loan originator for all of Colorado, and an investor herself with over 24 doors. While that number is impressive, what’s even more amazing is she didn’t even start investing until she was 40 years old. She joined me to talk about why she got started, how she selects her rental properties, and why it’s so important for women to find their story and embrace it. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podca...

We all know the market and interest rates have changed. That means our investing strategies need to change with them. Today, I’m excited to announce the launch of our 2022 investing guide, and share my updated investing strategy. Remember, we can’t change the market, but we can pivot to take advantage of new opportunities. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#412: How Chris Lopez Adapted His Real Estate Investing Goals in 2022” Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube ...

Originating a real estate contract can be challenging. Most areas of the country have an archaic system for creating these documents, and it’s easy to make mistakes. Local property technology company Ink aims to change the way these contracts are created to make them more user-friendly and protect consumers. Co-founder Justin Knoll joined us to talk about the current problems with real estate contracts, how Ink is improving them, and what it’s like to work at a startup during a pandemic. Three...

The August 2022 market stats are out, and we’re back with another roundtable to discuss what they mean. As inventory increases in both Denver and Colorado Springs, we’re seeing a slight shift in power back towards buyers. We still have a long way to go to reach a balanced market, but the trends are consistent. Rising interest rates may cause some homeowners to stay where they are in the short and medium term, which can affect inventory. These rates are also making it harder to cash flow, so inv...

Over the last couple of years, listeners have gotten to know Terrance Doyle through his time on this podcast, Multifamily Mentors show with BiggerPockets, and his work with VareCo. During that time he’s been consistently scaling his business and has learned a lot along the way. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#409: Learn Real Estate Investing from a Pro: Terrance Doyle’s Value Tribe” Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube video (at the bottom). Read the blog pos...

A common question I get is “Chris, how can I invest with Terrance Doyle in one of his VareCo deals?” Now that I’m working with Lon and Ironton Capital, we’re able to bring you one of his deals! Opportunity: Samuel Apartments VareCo just got a 34-unit apartment complex under contract. Ironton Capital secured a $1,000,000 allocation for accredited investors. Market: Denver metro area and a 15 minute drive from downtown. Size & Vintage: 34 Units (2 17 unit buildings), built in the 1970’s. Curr...

Today, we’re not looking at a typical deal analysis. Instead of the normal trading up that investors do with a 1031 exchange, we’re analyzing a move from one fourplex to two single family homes. Jeff White joins me to talk about why he made this move and how it helped his portfolio. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#408: Trading Down to Increase Cash Flow: Why Jeff Sold a Fourplex to Buy Two Single Family Homes” Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube video (at the...

Today we’re looking at a north Denver apartment building called Midtown Plaza that was VareCo’s most profitable deal yet. We purchased this property during the height of Covid in 2020 when other people were hesitant to do any deals. This deal made me realize that just because the rest of the world is stopping or pausing because they’re afraid doesn’t mean VareCo needs to stop, too. While we did need to adjust some underwriting to be more conservative, we still did some great deals. To hear all...

All investors, regardless of what they invest in, want to maximize their reward while minimizing risk. In real estate, there’s no clear cut metric to measure risk and reward. Today, Lon Welsh joins me to compare directly owning real estate (active investing) to passive investing in today’s economy. Lon has overseen thousands of transactions as the founder of Your Castle Real Estate. As the founder of Ironton Capital, he is well-versed in passive investing, too. Three Learning Options! Listen ...

Today, we’re looking at the six major ways you can find capital to go out and invest in real estate. Joining me is Your Castle Real Estate and Ironton Capital founder Lon Welsh. As an investor for over 20 years, Lon is well-versed in the different ways to get funds to invest. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#405: Don’t Let Your Equity Just Sit There: 6 Ways to Find Money to Invest in Real Estate” Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube video (at the bottom). Read...

The July market stats are out, and our roundtable panel is back to discuss what they mean. Across Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo we’re seeing seasonality return to the market. After a couple of years where there was consistently low inventory and buyers had to make multiple, above-list offers, they finally have some breathing room. They can look at a few houses, take some time to make a decision, and then submit an offer. With interest rates bumping would-be buyers back into the rental po...

What kind of paperwork do you need to read through and sign in order to start passively investing? Your Castle Real Estate and Ironton Capital founder Lon Welsh is back to walk us through the process and explain what you need to understand about this paperwork before you sign off on it. While this may not be the most exciting topic, it’s very important for investors to fully comprehend before putting their money in someone else’s syndication or fund! Remember: we’re giving you an educational ov...

About the show: The theme is House Hacking “Cribs”, inspired by the MTV show “Cribs”, the show will focus on strategies for house hacking by walking house hacks around Denver. I have a favor to ask… It would mean a tremendous amount if you watched the videos, gave them a thumbs up, and left a comment. It helps a lot with the YouTube algorithm. There are seven episodes coming out: #1: High Interest Rates Can’t Touch House Hacking #2: Room by Room House Hack and Section 8 Renter = Amazing Cash...

Diversification is a hot topic in this changing real estate market. How do passive investors get access to diversification in their real estate investments? Your Castle Real Estate and Ironton Capital founder Lon Welsh is back to talk about the three dimensions of diversification in passive investing. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#402: Boost Returns and Lower Risk by Diversifying Real Estate Investments” Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube video (at the bot...

We’ve done a lot of content about the basics of passive investing, but what is the structure of these investments, and how do passive investors actually make money? Lon Welsh is back to tie together the building blocks we’ve touched on, and explain who does what when it comes to passive investing. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#400: All the Benefits of Real Estate without the Headaches: The Perks of Being a Passive Investor” Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTu...