Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate Everything in life has risks. Not investing adds certain types of risks, while investing adds other risks. One risk that some real estate investors face is the possibility that the neighborhood they're investing in will decline, causing values and/or rents to drop. So, how do we …

Dive into the world of post-exit wealth with Tyler Horsley, CEO of Nuclear Capital Group, and Chris Lopez, founder of Property Llama Capital. Discover why real estate is the go-to investment for busy founders seeking to grow their wealth without the hassle. From investment strategies to portfolio diversification, gain valuable insights tailored for…

Daniel Muldoon, president of the Colorado Landlord Legislative Coalition, joins Chris Lopez to unpack the latest legislative challenges facing landlords in Colorado. Explore the impact of bills like ‘For Cause Eviction’ and the unintended consequences these changes have on the landlord-tenant relationship. Gain insights into upcoming legislation su…

How to Analyze a Duplex Some real estate investors are sensitive to their ability to get ten 30-year fixed rate financing loans and would prefer to fill those loan spots with larger purchases than just single family rental homes. One way to do that is to buy more expensive properties like duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes. In this class, James will…

Thomas Castelli, CPA, joins us to unravel the tax maze of real estate syndication and fund investments. This comprehensive overview will cover what you need to know as a passive investor, from Form 1065 to K-1 forms, learn how to handle distributions, income and losses. Discover critical tax deadlines, how to keep more of your money at tax time, an…

How to Calculate PMI If you're a house hacker, Nomad™, investor buying properties with less than 20% down, or buying creatively where the seller has PMI, you'll want to make sure you know how to analyze deals that have Private Mortgage Insurance. In this mini-class, James will cover how to analyze deals that have PMI, with an emphasis on doing it u…

Shane Phillips joins Chris Lopez to share the essential steps for real estate investors and business owners when faced with unexpected loss. Learn from Shane’s personal journey and his creation of the “First Steps” program, designed to guide individuals through the financial and practical aspects following a loss. From funeral planning and accessin…

In many cases—not all, but many cases—real estate investors can speed up the time it takes to become financially independent by choosing to pay off the mortgages on their properties early. Sometimes it makes sense to take every extra dollar beyond a healthy amount of reserves and aggressively pay off properties as quickly as possible. Other times, …

In today’s deal analysis, Terrance Doyle joins Chris Lopez and Matt Amundson to break down VareCo’s strategy behind Samuel Drive. Dive into the details of this multifamily, value add deal, from achieving high-quality renovations under budget to increasing rents and planning a profitable exit strategy. https://youtu.be/D_mz4oh6p74 (04:20) Executing …

The March Colorado market stats for Denver and Southern Colorado are out, and our roundtable is back to discuss what they mean. Tune in now for updates on the latest real estate trends, new legislation affecting landlords, and get the details on some of our latest deals! https://youtu.be/vlkV_SfloHk (06:27) New Bill: Cause Required for Eviction of …

Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating the returns you're earning on your investments. Often, this is done through the choices we make when selecting the investment property and the strategies we choose to implement. For example, you could choose to invest in residential properties where your tena…

Find out the secrets to house hacking success in Denver’s 2024 real estate market with Chris Lopez, Troy Howell, and Jeff White. Dive into cash-flowing strategies like rent-by-room and discover how to get the seller to pay for your renovations… 🤫 Tune in now for actionable tips, strategies and the details of our latest house hack deals to help you …

Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate Investing in real estate adds some risk to an already risk-filled life. However, certain activities and strategies when investing in real estate create additional risks that other strategies and activities do not have. For example, choosing to utilize strategies where the lender has t…

Take a behind-the-scenes dive into Denver’s real estate development scene with Chris Lopez, Matt Amundson, and Adam Fenton in this exclusive deal analysis! Adam breaks down the development process, from site acquisition to financial modeling and unit design. Learn what it takes to succeed in real estate development! https://youtu.be/xGfHYYOSF-o (01…

Join Chris Lopez and estate attorney Pam Maass as they give expert advice on passing down your real estate assets to your kids AND if you should even do it at all. From preserving generational wealth to involving children in property management and addressing estate taxes, each aspect of estate planning plays a crucial role in safeguarding your fin…

How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount in Denver Some real estate investors insist on only buying properties where they can purchase them at a significant discount. While not mutually exclusive, other investors insist on buying quality properties at a fair price as long as it gets them their desired returns and will stand the test of…

Join Chris Lopez and Adam Fenton, Co-Founder of Narrate Holdings, for a peek into the world of real estate development. From starting his company during COVID to post-pandemic success, Adam reveals the strategic decisions behind securing optimal debt, prioritizing risk mitigation, and his #1 metric for choosing the right deal. Tune in to learn the …

How to Calculate PMI If you're planning to buy a property and put less than 20% down, you're likely to be required to pay Private Mortgage Insurance. Lenders prefer that you put at least 20% down, but if you insist on putting less than 20% down, they may still make the loan. However, they will usually do so at a slightly higher mortgage interest ra…

As a landlord, you might be leaving money on the table with your rental property pricing… Many landlords unknowingly undervalue their rental rates, costing them thousands in lost revenue each year. In this video, we’ll reveal the #1 mistake landlords make with pricing and how you can identify the same mistakes in your portfolio. Case Study: 4-bed, …

Chris Lopez and Jenny Bayless dive into the hottest trends in Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 2024! Discover the strategies fueling cash flow, gain insights into market performance, and get the details from some of our latest deals in Southern Colorado. Tune in now to set yourself up for success in the Southern Colorado investment scene! https://yo…

There are a large number of investing strategies you could pursue as a real estate investor: Nomad™, house hacking, fix and flip, buying 20% down rentals, buying 25% down rentals, saving up to buy free and clear rentals and many, many more options. Which is the best? Which gets you to financial independence fastest? Which gives you the highest net …

The February 2024 market stats for Denver and Southern Colorado are now out, and our roundtable is back to discuss what they mean. Check out the video to hear the latest trends, get updates on Section 8 rent increases, recent buyer activity, interest rates, and some of our latest deals! https://youtu.be/IXATUX9BCpI (00:00) Intro (02:07) Colorado Tr…

Deal Alchemy™ - Increasing Down Payment There are four primary returns from investing in rental properties: appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown, and the tax benefits of depreciation. Additionally, there is a secondary return in the form of the interest earned on the reserves required to make the investment in the first place. Many real estate inv…

Zachary Bouck and Austyn Garcia from Denver Wealth Management are back to discuss the latest trends in stock investing, including biotech breakthroughs and the rise of AI. The year 2023 was an exceptional one for investors, with growth and opportunities in various sectors. The stock market showed resilience despite initial uncertainties, with the S…

Warning - Risks of Rental Property Expenses When Investing in Real Estate Risk is all around us. When we choose to invest in anything, we’re choosing to take on the additional risk characteristics of that investment. For example, when we choose to invest in real estate, we choose to take on the risk characteristics of the specific real estate inves…

Join Chris Lopez and real estate powerhouse Jennifer Reinhardt as she shares her incredible journey from single mother to real estate broker, achieving over $1 billion in sales. Jen, stumbled into the industry while buying her first home as a single mother. Little did she know that obtaining her real estate license to facilitate this purchase would…

How to Analyze a New Construction Single-Family Home Property in Denver Your ability to analyze deals is arguably the most important skill as a real estate investor. It allows you to make smart investment decisions and helps you avoid making career-ending bad decisions, such as buying cash-flowing-sucking vampire properties. In this class, James wi…

Discover the January 2024 market stats for Denver, Northern Colorado, and Southern Colorado! Our roundtable is back to break down the numbers and delve into trends. Catch the video for the freshest updates on buyer activity, interest rates, and a sneak peek at our latest deals! https://youtu.be/MGzd-jXxNrQ?si=i52S-fUZrv_49R5z (00:33) Deal 1: Utiliz…

The 3 Strategies to Pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Whether they're putting 15% down and buying a non-owner-occupied property or utilizing an owner-occupied loan with 0%, 3%, 3.5%, or 5% down for Nomading™ or house hacking, some real estate investors will choose to put less than 20% down. With the decision to put less than 20% down comes the c…

Ever wondered what strategic ways an IRA could contribute to your real estate investments? In this episode, Chris Lopez hosted a webinar diving into advanced IRA strategies with a keen focus on real estate investments, answering questions such as why he’s rolling over his $276k IRA from stocks to real estate or how to go about making a Roth IRA con…

Investing in real estate is full of truthy-sounding falsehoods: it is always better to do X than Y. However, if you were crazy enough to sit down and do the math, you'd find the truth to be much more nuanced. For example, should you take all your extra cash flow and savings and apply it to your mortgages each month to pay off rental properties fast…

It can be hard enough for the average person to start a business, let alone an individual who has faced as many struggles as today’s guest. In this inspiring episode, Kelly Mahana takes us on an incredible journey of overcoming adversity through recovery and entrepreneurship. Growing up amidst generational poverty, Kelly faced unimaginable challeng…

Deal Alchemy™ - Cash Flow to Debt Paydown There are four primary returns from investing in rental properties: appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown, and the tax benefits of depreciation. Additionally, there is a secondary return in the form of the interest earned on the reserves required to make the investment in the first place. Many real estate i…

Ever wondered how a real estate entrepreneur transitions from distressed property investments to spearheading a pioneering green building initiative? Dive into “The Strategy Behind Scaling a Company with redT Homes New CEO Vincent Deorio” as we engage in a captivating conversation with Vincent, the CEO of redT Homes. Discover the intricacies of sca…

Warning - The Risk of Down Payment Size When Investing in Real Estate Life is full of risks. When we choose to invest, we choose to take on additional risks. If we invest in stocks, we choose to take on certain risks. When we choose to invest in bonds, we take on different risks. When we choose to invest in real estate, we choose to take on additio…

The December 2023 market stats for Denver and Southern Colorado are now out, and our roundtable is back to discuss what they mean. Check out the video to hear the latest trends, get updates on buyer activity, interest rates, and get the details on some of our latest deals. https://youtu.be/RqrRjC9-rJg (01:05) Colorado Market Updates and Stats (10:1…

How to Analyze a 5% Down Single-Family Nomad™ Property in Denver Using the latest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™, we will walk through how to analyze a single-family home Nomad™ property with a 5% down payment. Learn how to analyze deals correctly and avoid buying cash flow vampires. Only buy the best deals t…

Join Chris, Jenny, and Thomas Castelli, CPA, and real estate investor in this episode for game-changing strategies for maximizing equity when selling rental properties. From the “lazy 1031 exchange” to bonus depreciation and alternative investments, Thomas breaks down key tactics to offset gains and make the most of your real estate ventures. Liste…

What Affects Your PMI Rate Lenders prefer that you put at least 20% down, but if you push hard enough, many will allow you to put less than 20% down if you're willing to purchase insurance to protect them in case you default. This insurance is called Private Mortgage Insurance. The cost of this insurance depends on several factors. Some are primary…

Chris Lopez presents his investing action plan for the next market shift to the Investment Community of the Rockies (ICOR). Drawing insights from past trends and current market data, Chris explains how to pivot your strategy in order to take advantage of future opportunities. Watch now to discover his prediction for the next real estate crash and h…

Are you having a hard time finding deals that pencil out in today’s market? Interested in learning more about the new 5% down payment option for multifamily homes? Join Jeff White and lender Troy Howell as they analyze two creative house hacks—a fourplex using the new 5% down payment and an 8-bedroom house hack that allowed the client to walk away …

You're a real estate investor looking to acquire properties by saving up and putting 25% down. Should you buy an owner-occupied property first? What if that's more expensive than renting? Should you still do it? What if it means you'll be saving less for acquiring rentals by buying an owner-occupied property first? In this comparison class, we will…

Join Chris as he reflects on turning market challenges into opportunities in 2023 and unveils his dynamic real estate goals for 2024! From strategic “pivoting” to capitalize on rising interest rates to selling high and investing wisely, Chris shares his expert insights on creating financial and business goals for the new year! Don’t miss out on the…

Deal Alchemy™ - Lease-Options Different real estate investors desire, prefer, and prioritize different returns. For example, many real estate investors have a strong preference for the cash flow part of their return. With Deal Alchemy™, we can manipulate returns and move them from one area to another. Or, we can move them from one or more areas to …

Warning - Insurable Risks When Investing in Real Estate Life has risks. Real estate investing in Denver adds some additional risks. Some of these risks can be shifted from your responsibility to the responsibility of a third party for a fee. This is often described as insurance. You choose to pay someone else to take on a risk you don't want to tak…

Steve Hickox, founder of 1031X, joins Chris for an in-depth guide on how to use 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains and propel your wealth creation! 🏡 Dive into the basics, unleash tax savings, and accelerate your portfolio growth. Legal and historical insights included! Don’t miss this guide to maximizing gains and minimizing taxes for savvy inv…

How to Analyze a 20% Down Single-Family Home Rental Using the latest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™, we will walk through how to analyze a single-family home rental property with a 20% down payment. Learn how to analyze deals correctly and avoid buying cash flow vampires. Only buy the best deals that make sen…

After a big rate hike in November, are interest rates finally on the downward trajectory? The November 2023 market stats are out, and our roundtable is back to discuss what they mean and how the Colorado real estate market is trending. Get updates for Denver, Colorado Springs, and Northern Colorado; find out what our experts think about the effect …

What is PMI And How to Avoid It You want to work with a lender so that you don't need to purchase a property with all cash. The lender is willing to lend you money, charging you interest to make a profit, and ensuring there is a safety buffer of equity in case you default and they need to foreclose to recover their funds. Your goal is to minimize t…

Unlock the secrets of investing in new build construction in Northern Colorado! Our agents, Steve Medina and Newt Wyler are joined by experienced lender, Troy Howell, to dive into the world of new builds. From scoring builder discounts to dodging beginner pitfalls, discover the insider secrets that builders won’t share. If you’re eyeing your next r…