Colorado Springs Real Estate Investing Podcast

Keep up with the November 2023 Colorado real estate market updates and find out if our panel thinks interest rates are finally on the downward trajectory!

Jenny and Leah dive into the details of a spectacular $650K fourplex deal—this client's 5th! Tune in for top insights for achieving multifamily success!

Keep up with the latest Colorado's Housing Market: October 2023 trends, home prices, and the game-changer – a slight interest rate drop that's amplifying buying power for savvy purchasers!

Jenny and Leah dissect a prime example of multifamily properties available in the current market—a fourplex in Colorado Springs.

The September 2023 Real Estate Market Updates are out, featuring the latest insights for landlords, multifamily loans, and strategies for finding profitable deals in a high-interest rate environment.

Discover a successful house hack in Colorado Springs with a tri-level 4-bedroom home secured through a VA loan at a 6.375% interest rate.

August 2023 Colorado Real Estate Market: What it Takes to Cash Flow Today

Rain-proof Your Rentals: Essential Landlord Advice

Best Real Estate Investing Strategies in Colorado Springs and Pueblo [In Depth Guide]

July 2023 Market Updates: Why you Should Stop Waiting for a Price Drop

Multifamily Mastery: Navigating Fourplexes, Section 8, Self Management, and more!

How Leah Helped This Client Creatively Finance a Cash Flowing Duplex in Pueblo West

How Leah Negotiated with a Tough Seller for the Perfect Colorado Springs House Hack.

Stay informed on the latest news and opportunities in the Colorado Springs rental market!

Stay informed on the latest news and opportunities in the Colorado Springs rental market!

Not all property managers are the same, which is why it's so crucial to interview several candidates first. But do you know the right questions to ask? We've got the most important topics to cover with your PM, from how their fees work, to where they go to fill vacancies. Get all of the information ahead of time so you don't get stuck with a subpar PM!

Today, we're checking back in with Miller McSwain, who started his house hacking journey a year ago. He and his wife lived in the basement of their turnkey Colorado Springs home and followed a rent by the room strategy with the other bedrooms. Listen to the podcast to find out what kind of returns he had his first year, and how his second house hack is shaping up!

What's it really like to invest in Pueblo? We sat down with three Denver-based investors to talk about their experience buying property in Pueblo. Listen to the podcast to learn what headaches they faced, how their property management companies perform, what their returns look like, and if they would do it all again.

High interest rates are making cash flow harder to find, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. We're looking at a Pueblo duplex that not only cash flows with a 7% interest rate, it actually performs better as a long term rental than using a rent by the room model. Find out how these numbers work and why we think Pueblo offers investors great returns.

We're wrapping up our 2023 Southern Colorado Investing Guide by examining which investing strategies are working in today's market. While not every strategy works all of the time, investors have a lot of options in this market. Learn what's working and hear three case studies featuring recently closed deals.

Get the latest market updates for the Front Range from our panel of experts. What do dropping sales prices mean for investors? Where are we seeing some great deals? Should Chris sell his investment property? Plus, updates on property taxes and licenses you'll want to know.

Local lender Jessica Khani joins us for Part 2 of the 2023 Southern Colorado Investing Guide to talk about the best loan options for investors today. Whether you're a house hacker, first-time investor, or experienced landlord, we've got something for you. Check out the episode to find out the latest in hard money loans, grant programs, ARMs and more!

What strategies are working in southern Colorado today? Our 2023 Southern Colorado Investing Guide has the answers! In this three-part series, we'll explore all aspects of the market so you can make informed decisions.  In part one, we're doing a refresher on the investing concepts you'll need to know and how to apply them to this market.

How is the spring selling season shaping up? We've got the latest market trends for Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver, and now northern Colorado! Discover which stats have our panel of experts excited, and which month over month changes were most surprising. Plus, find out where our agents are seeing the best deals for investors.

When is a negative actually a positive? Leah is just starting her investment journey with a new build townhouse expected to yield negative cash flow the first year. So, why do we think this is a great deal? Check out the podcast to learn why low money down affects cash flow and how there's more than one way to make money in real estate.

Do high interest rates mean investors won't cash flow? No! Today, we're looking at a duplex in Pueblo that cash flows $7K annually despite a 7% interest rate. No fancy tricks or time-consuming rental strategies: this is a long term rental with property management that is generating exciting returns. Listen to the episode to find out how the numbers work and why we're thrilled about this property.

Building a successful real estate portfolio can be difficult without the right strategies. That's why we spoke with Garrett, a seasoned real estate investor who has transformed his life from renting out a single home to owning a diverse range of single and multi-family properties in just five years. Listen to the full episode to hear his insights and advice to achieve your goal and start investing in real estate like a pro.

The February 2023 market stats are out, and our roundtable is back to discuss what they mean and how Denver and Colorado Springs are trending. Inventory- is it up or down from January? Are prices likely to increase or decrease? We'll talk about the benefits of buying now, as well as details on our latest cash flowing deals. Don't miss out on the great opportunities in the market right now!

To succeed in real estate investing, it's crucial to try different strategies depending on each client's unique needs. In this week's episode, Mark, Taylor, and Jason share their experience as a partnership. How having clear role-setting and effective research are essential for making informed decisions and building a strong portfolio over time. Also, how to keep systems in place in order to grow over time. Stay tuned to learn about a real estate partnership's journey to success.

Discover how Leah, Colorado Springs real estate agent, helped a client become a real estate ninja by buying a property in Woodland Park and renting it out for long and short-term. Learn how much this client invested, and how you too can get in on the real estate action with tips and advice on financing options and property management strategies. This podcast is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for anyone interested in house hacking and smart investing.

What is the correct method to buying a property? Jenny shares her personal experience using the BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), a real estate investment approach that involves flipping a distressed property, renting it out and then getting a cash-out refinance on it to fund further rental property investments.

It seems like every investor has the same two questions. How do I purchase a home with no money down? And how long should I hold my property for once I do buy? Jenny dives into her own personal experience to show how she was able to take her negative cash flowing property positive while using no money out of her own pocket.

The January 2023 market stats are out, and our roundtable is back to discuss what they mean and how Denver and Colorado Springs are trending. Inventory- is it up or down from last January? Are prices likely to increase or decrease? We'll talk about the benefits of buying now, as well as details on our latest cash flowing deals. Don't miss out on the great opportunities in the market right now!

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 rental in Colorado Springs, it is clear that while expenses might rise a bit, income does too. This is a great example of a simple rental property appreciating over time.

Leah Keeling has a wealth of knowledge in the Pueblo area, which we are predicting will be a hot market for 2023. She was Rookie of the Year, and in 2022 was the Top 2nd Year Agent at Your Castle Real Estate. I sat down with her to recap her 2022 investing goals and to see what lies ahead for 2023.

Ever wondered how some real estate investors grow their portfolios so quickly? Jordan Malara is a great example of this. Using a mix of short-, medium-, and long-term rentals, he was able to grow multiple units in a short amount of time. We sat down with him to find out exactly how he did it.

As we settle into 2023, Jenny shares her investing and agent goals for the year. One thing that's not on her list? Buying an investment property! Find out why she's focusing on stabilization over acquisition in order to meet her long term goals.

The year end market stats for Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo are out: find out which market grew in 2022, and which one ended in the negative. Plus, what creative strategies are investors pursuing these days? Where do we think you'll be able to BRRRR next year? What will interest rates do?

What's it like to set up and self-manage an Airbnb in your backyard? Investors Greg and Heather join us to talk about their decision to convert a backyard cottage into a short-term rental and walk us through the process of renovating the property, getting it ready to rent, and hosting guests. Now, they're not only living for free, they're making huge strides in growing their rental portfolio.

Did you know you can improve the performance of your rental portfolio without buying more properties? We've got 5 moves you can make right now that will boost your returns and put you in a better position when you're ready to go into acquisition mode. If you're waiting to see what the market does before purchasing your next property, now is the perfect time to take these steps to optimize your portfolio.

We've got the November 2022 Colorado market stats, and we're breaking down the data and trends to understand what they mean for investors. Find out why we think seasonality in the market is back, plus learn what you should be doing now to get ready for next year.

Residential multifamily investors aren't locked in to just one rental strategy. In Colorado Springs, investors Greg and Heather are combining short and medium term rentals to boost returns and ensure cash flow despite a high interest rate. Learn how they're renovating the units and how their costs and returns break down.

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.

Self-managing a property is not only a great learning experience, it can significantly boost returns, too. In this deal analysis, Jenny and Leah look at a recently purchased Pueblo duplex that cash flows even with a 7.25% interest rate! The clients' decision to self-manage took the property's performance from solid to stellar.

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.

Is it still possible to cash flow with high interest rates? This deal analysis looks at a recently purchased single family home in Pueblo being used as a long term rental. We ran the numbers with a 6.5% interest rate to see if this deal still works.

The September 2022 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 Pueblo; find out why our experts think now is a good time to buy; and get the details on some of our latest deals.

Seasoned investors know that different rental strategies work better in different markets. Today, we're talking to Rick Staael, an investor who owns properties along the Front Range, about how he chooses different strategies and what he's learned from his biggest mistakes. Find out what he learned the hard way, and how you can avoid some of the same pitfalls.

How can a cost segregation study improve your returns? Bonnie Griffin Kaake of Cost Segregation Services, Inc. joins us to discuss how depreciation and cost segregation interact, and explains why this topic is even more nuanced than you think. Learn why short term rentals are different, how business owners can get extra benefits, and more.

How can you protect your rental portfolio from unforeseen events? We're discussing the best ways to manage vacancy, expenses, and liquidity concerns through reserves and contingency planning. Even in offensive times of building your portfolio, it's always important to ensure your defense is strong.

Would you change cities for a great mountain view and $300/month in rent? This house hacker made the move from Denver to Colorado Springs to do just that. And when he moves out, he'll have a great, cash flowing property in his house hack stack. Listen to the episode to hear all the numbers.