Colorado Springs Real Estate Investing Podcast

Worried that high interest rates mean that real estate isn’t a good investment right now?  Check out this Pueblo duplex that’s bringing in some of the strongest returns we’ve ever seen on a long term rental –even with a 7% interest rate! 3 Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#127: How Is This Investor Cash Flowing $7K Annually with a 7% Interest Rate? Colorado Springs Real Estate I...

If you’re looking to achieve financial freedom, investing in real estate is a great way to do it, and we believe Colorado Springs is a great market to invest in. However, building a successful real estate portfolio can be challenging. There are various strategies to consider, such as rent-by-the-room or short term rentals such as Airbnb. But to succeed, it’s crucial to understand the d...

The headlines have been consistently painting a bleak picture of the real estate market with declining sales prices and higher interest rates. It can be hard to feel like there’s opportunity in real estate right now. Thankfully, despite these bleak headlines, deals are still being found in every Colorado region. And not only that, it seems that what Preston and Jenny are seeing in their own market...

If you’re considering creating a solid career in real estate investing, it’s important to have a solid strategy in place. In this episode, Mark, Taylor, and Jason share their insights and experiences of a successful partnership, walking us through their deals, strategies , and lessons learned. Mark, Taylor, and Jason understand that one key to success in real estate investing is tailor...

If you’re interested in obtaining some intriguing real estate information, you are in luck. Get ready to embark on an exceptional journey because we have a story that will surpass even the most thrilling roller coaster ride. Jenny and Leah, our favorite Colorado Springs realtors, share with us how they helped a client in becoming a real estate expert by purchasing a remarkable property in Woodland...

Part 3 of the 5-Year Review Miniseries. The BRRRR Method: Does it Still Work? (Real Estate Pro Reveals All) Jenny Bayless is back with part 3 of the 5-year review miniseries using the BRRRR method -if you need a refresh, check out part 1 and part 2 -. In this episode, Jenny dives into the details of each step of the BRRRR method, discussing the importance of f inding the right property , calculati...

Jenny Bayless is back with part two of her miniseries on five year holds, and this time she’s sharing her personal success story of a property that she purchased with no money out of pocket and has kept the same tenant for five years. Follow along as she explains how she took a negative cash flow property and transformed it into a positive cash flow property , while also providing tips and t...

Check out the podcast or YouTube video to hear the full conversation with  Envision Advisors  agents Jenny Bayless, Preston Newberry, and Jeff White. We talked about stats, creative deals we’re seeing, and and our predictions for the future. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#436: January 2023 Market Updates: Why Savvy Investors are Buying Now” Denver Real Estate...

This miniseries is all about reflection. Taking a look back to see how properties perform from the very beginning to five years in. As I sat down and looked at the numbers for this single-family home in Colorado Springs, it is clear that while expenses might rise a bit, income does too. This is a great example of a simple Colorado Springs rental property appreciating over time. Three Learning Opti...

Colorado Springs and Southern Colorado is such a stunning place to live which is why Leah is proud to call it home. With deep roots in La Veta, Colorado, she came to the Colorado Springs area in 1995. Since becoming a licensed Realtor, Leah has gained experience working with first-time home buyers, investors, and also in vacant land sales. Leah has a wealth of knowledge in the Pueblo area , which...

Before becoming a real estate investor, Jordan Malara started his career in a very traditional job. He read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter and thought maybe investing was something he could do. Well, he was right, and he crushed his investing goals in a short amount of time. I sat down with Jordan and got to the bottom of how he grew his portfolio from zero to 12 un...

Now that we’re in the new year, I want to reflect on my 2022 investing goals and share my plans for 2023.  These are the goals I’m putting in the 2023 Guide to Colorado Real Estate Investing Strategies .  Check out our submission guidelines to include your investing goals in our annual, crowd-sourced book. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#116: Why This Real Estate In...

The December 2022 market stats are now out for Colorado, which gives us a great picture of how the year went. In the end, the Denver market grew slightly, while the Colorado Springs market ended negative for year over year growth. While rising interest rates caused many buyers and sellers to put their plans on hold, we’re optimistic that the market will rebound in 2023. Check out the podcast...

House hacking is a great way to build your rental portfolio while cutting down on living expenses.  Investors Greg and Heather are back to tell us how they decided to house hack in Colorado Springs with a detached ADU they’re renting out as an Airbnb. Thanks to this Airbnb, they’re able to build their rental portfolio much faster than expected. Three Learning Options! Listen to the...

Between high interest rates and an uncertain economy , many investors are in wait and see mode these days.  If you’re like them, you’re waiting until next spring to see how the market looks before buying another property.  But just because you’re not buying right now doesn’t mean you can’t make moves to improve your portfolio.  Here are 5 actions you can take now to optimize and rec...

The November 2022 Colorado market stats are out, and we’re breaking down the data and analyzing the trends.  It looks like seasonality is finally back in both Denver and Colorado Springs, with month over month sales and inventory down but higher than this time last year.   It’s still a seller’s market, but buyers have the ability to ask for concessions that would have been unheard o...

Investors Greg and Heather joined me to discuss a fourplex investor-friendly agent Leah Keeling recently helped them purchase.  They’re taking a unique approach to renting it out by listing two of the units as short term rentals and the other two as medium term.   We talked about how they decided on these strategies, and how they renovated the units. Three Learning Options! Listen t...

The October 2022 market stats for Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo are now out, and our roundtable is back to discuss what they mean. Check out the latest trends, get updates on rental data and interest rates, and find out the latest news on ADUs in Denver.

This deal analysis looks at a duplex in Pueblo.  Leah helped the first-time investors based out of Denver wanted to take advantage of the lower price points in Pueblo to find a multifamily property.  This is a great duplex cash flows even in a high interest rate environment.  Thanks to their decision to self-manage, they’re getting great returns. Three Learning Options! Listen to th...

Cost segregation is a great tool for investors to take advantage of depreciation and put real money back in their pockets. To see how the process works, we're analyzing a recent cost segregation study performed on a Colorado Springs fourplex. See how these studies work and the potential tax savings.

How are high interest rates affecting returns? Our deal analysis today looks at a single family home in Pueblo recently purchased as a long term rental. The buyers were able to get a loan of 5.625%, so I ran the analysis using the current interest rate at the time of recording–6.5%.  Rates have gone up since, but this is a great example of the opportunities Pueblo has to offer. Three Learning...

Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#420: Believe It or Not: Now Is a Good Time to Be a Buyer” 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. The September 2022 market stats are out. In Denver, inventory and sales prices are up whil...

Today, I’m talking to Colorado investor Rick Staael, who owns properties along the Front Range.  We discussed what he learned from investing, and why he chooses different investing strategies for different markets.  Rick is an engineer by day who self-manages all of his properties.  Currently, he owns seven properties that total nine doors.  Below, I’m highlighting three of his...

Cost segregation is a little understood but extremely valuable tool that all real estate investors should know about.  Essentially, it’s a way to frontload depreciation and get the tax benefits all at once.  Bonnie Griffin Kaake of Cost Segregation Services, Inc joined me to explain what cost segregation is and some of its important nuances. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast...

Note: We originally published this episode on November 11, 2020. We often hear a lot about real estate success stories, but I don’t often hear much about being on the defensive to ensure that your hard work of acquiring a substantial real estate portfolio does not get lost during turbulent financial times. I felt as though it is important to highlight the ways to strengthen the protection of...