Denver Investment Real Estate

We’ve mentioned our new portfolio analysis software Propertyllama a few times, but today I want to formally introduce you to it.  Going forward, you’ll be seeing a lot more content with Propertyllama, and we have big plans to expand its capabilities. This software helps investors figure out how to analyze and optimize their portfolios.  It reduces the confusion of how to go from one to t...

Question: What does it take in order to have long term success in real estate?  I’m talking wealth building, decades long success.  Aside from the usual patience and hard work, there are two very important factors: Local knowledge – what’s going on in the market.  All of the niche trends that allow you to successfully invest for the present and the long term.  Community &...

Envision Advisors is not only one of our Strategic Partners, it’s also a real estate investing firm of investor friendly realtors that I founded.  While listeners are familiar with the company, some people are unclear on exactly what Envision Advisors is. To help explain the backstory, details, and what we do in the marketplace, I brought on Katie Heinsohn and Preston Newberry.  Katie is...

The Denver MLS trends data for March 2022 is in, and a couple things stick out to us.  Inventory went up 81%, which seems like a huge number, but low inventory means it was only about a 1K increase in homes.  For context, we need about 10-12K in inventory for a balanced market.  Interest rates continue to go up with no end in sight, which may push some buyers out of the market or in...

This deal analysis looks at a 1031 exchange I recently helped a client complete.  He was able to sell his investment property condo and use the exchange for a duplex in Lakewood.  This was a really fun deal to complete, and now my client has an asset with a lot of upside. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#366: Utilizing a 1031 Exchange to Buy a Lakewood Duplex”...

We often discuss strategies for acquiring properties, but we don’t spend a lot of time talking about protecting your assets.  Day-to-day liability is important, and so is long-term planning.  Eventually, we all stop being a landlord and our properties go to the next person in line.  Having a plan for this is something few people have in mind but everyone needs.  Our Strategic P...

Our deal analysis today looks at an 11 unit multifamily building in Englewood, CO.  This deal is particularly interesting because of the creative financing and value add business plan the investors are implementing.  To help break it down, Travis Sperr of Renovo Financial joined me to discuss the details.  Travis is one of our Strategic Partners , and he did the lending for this dea...

As our listeners know, lending and financing are critical components of real estate—not just for building wealth, but for getting properties and building a business plan, too.  Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Strategic Partner Travis Sperr of Renovo Financial.  He has a great product: direct private money lending.  Essentially, it’s a very flexible loan product for residentia...

With the extreme amount of appreciation in the Colorado real estate market the past few years, a common question we get is “What do I do with my portfolio?”  There’s a great opportunity to use equity but a lot of confusion about how to optimize a portfolio. Our Portfolio Analysis Mastermind was created to answer this question using a combination of our Propertyllama software and human advisor...

As regular listeners know, every time I need to find a person or people for a new role, I reach out to the community first because you may know someone who’s a good fit, or you’re looking for a change yourself.   Recently, principals Brandan Kaufman, Teal Hagan, and I released an episode that launched Kaufman Hagan Commercial Real Estate and gave a high-level overview of their values and...

Today, we’re continuing to spotlight our Strategic Partners with Tom Konkel of First Integrity Title Company.  Tom has had an impressive career in the title industry and is excited for his new role as a partner with First Integrity.  Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#360: Why Relationships with Your Title Company Matter” on the Denver Real Estate Investing Podca...

I’d like to reach out to those of you in our network with another job opportunity in Denver. We are looking for a Denver-based Marketing Manager who has a passion for real estate investing (like we do!) Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#359: Job Posting: Denver Digital Marketing Manager” on the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube video (at the bottom)....

We’re doing a different kind of deal analysis today—a commercial deal analysis that William Foy and Marcus Davis of Spearhead Commercial Capital put together.  If you listened to our previous episode with them , you’ll recall they talked about an investor client who had 28 single family residences with 28 separate loans.  They helped him restructure these loans, which enabled him to take...

As part of our Strategic Partners program , we’re bringing in local experts who will provide you with in-depth information about their role in the real estate process.  Today, we’re highlighting another Strategic Partner: Spearhead Commercial Capital. Marcus Davis and William Foy are the founding partners. Spearhead Commercial Capital is a commercial mortgage brokering firm in Denver, Colorad...

The February 2022 MLS trends data for Denver are now out, and we have all the stats and analysis you need to understand the market. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#356: Denver Real Estate MLS Market Stats – February 2022” on the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Watch the YouTube video (at the bottom). Read the blog post. Note, the blog is an executive summary....

I recently sat down with Joe Massey, a residential lender and one of our Strategic Partners , to look at a recent deal he helped close.  His client is a first-time investor who wanted to buy in a condo in Denver to rent out.  Joe helped her navigate the sometimes-complicated process of getting lending for a condo.  Listen to the podcast or watch the YouTube video to hear Joe walk me...

As part of our Strategic Partners program , we’re bringing in local experts who will provide you with in-depth information about their role in the real estate process.  Today, we’re spotlighting Joe Massey of Team Massey with Castle and Cooke Mortgage. Joe is a residential lender, who specializes in lending on primary residences, second homes, house hacks and investment properties. “Lending F...

Today, we’re looking at the Return on Investment (ROI) of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Denver.  As part of our recent series on ADUs, we talked a lot about how to finance and build one, but what does it look like once it’s complete?  Chris and I reviewed a property located in the Sloan’s Lake neighborhood of Denver with a recently completed ADU.  The owners spent about $300K...

I’ve got some exciting news to share today.  After the past few years of building out the podcast and our investing community, it’s time to take things to the next level.  In order to provide better quality and more well-rounded content, I’m happy to announce the launch of Curtis St Media and our Strategic Partners program. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#352: Launc...

The Denver MLS Trends data for January are now out. The spring selling season is already starting, and we’re down 50% in inventory from last January.  From December 2021 to January 2022, we’re down 20%.  It’s almost hard to believe, but people aren’t selling in Denver, and when they are, there are 10 people ready to buy their home.  The market is very tough right now. Three Learning...

In this snippet from our Portfolio Analysis Mastermind, we discuss how investors Richard and Ilona can optimize their portfolio.  The Mastermind allows investors to see exactly how their portfolios are performing and discuss all of their options with our panel of experts.  Last week, we discussed Ben’s portfolio , which is typical of a local House Hacker .  Richard and Ilona’s...

Since we got so much great feedback on our ADU series , we’re going to keep providing more content focused on this area.  Every quarter, we plan on updating you with the latest news on ADUs.  This is a fast-moving part of the market that is constantly in flux. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest developments. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcast “#349: ADU Q1 Ne...

Today’s show is actually a snippet of our Portfolio Analysis Mastermind, which we launched in early January 2022.  We started this Mastermind with one goal: helping investors around Colorado figure out what to do with their portfolio. By analyzing a real portfolio, investors can see they have a wealth of options for optimizing their own properties. Three Learning Options! Listen to the podcas...

As we settle into 2022, I want to share my goals with everyone. This year, my goals are all about growth and improvement—from growing my portfolio, to launching new companies, and even improving my fitness.  Last year, we started putting the pieces together to expand on the things we were doing well, and this year we’re ready to take it to the next level.  Look for these goals and much m...

Chris and I recently sat down with clients Alexis and Bryant do a deal analysis on their first investment property. I helped them find a duplex in Englewood that allows them to house hack without sharing space. They got started investing in real estate by listening to the podcast and absorbing as much information as they could.  This helped them figure out the right strategy for their lifesty...