Why is Colorado Springs outpacing Denver in home price growth while condo values plummet across both markets? Surprising data reveals Colorado Springs single-family homes up 7% year-over-year while Denver posts 5.6% gains, painting a complex picture of Colorado’s real estate landscape in early 2025. Join Chris Lopez and his expert panel as they dis…

Learn the secrets to the BRRRR real estate investing strategy in Denver. This class is Module 23 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi (and Repeat)—commonly abbreviated as the BRRRR strategy—and what are some of the pros and cons…

Following their recent Portfolio Analysis Mastermind with over 40 investors, Chris Lopez and the Fire on FIRE team share emerging trends and opportunities in Denver’s evolving real estate market. Discover how successful investors are adapting their strategies to current market conditions. Key insights from this episode: Why established landlords ar…

Learn the secrets to the paperwork to buy and sell real estate in Denver. This class is Module 22 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you get the contracts and disclosures for buying and selling real estate in your market? When and how should you review the paperwork for your real es…

Ever wonder how professional developers evaluate multifamily opportunities? Join us for an in-depth analysis with Adam Fenton of Narrate Holdings as we dissect the numbers behind a 65-unit luxury development in Denver’s Wash Park neighborhood. From site acquisition to construction costs and rental projections, discover how experienced developers ap…

Learn the secrets to comparing mortgages, loans and lenders in Denver. This class is Module 21 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why selecting a lender isn’t always about price… and what are some of the other selection criteria to consider. Why just because one lender says it can’t be don…

Planning to build or renovate in Denver? This eye-opening episode follows Paul and Valerie DeSalvo’s journey of transforming a 1902 Victorian home and adding an ADU in Berkeley Highlands. Their experience reveals the surprising complexity and escalating costs of development in Denver’s current regulatory environment. Join us as we dissect how their…

Learn the secrets to analyzing deals in Denver. This class is Module 20 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Where can you get a free deal analysis spreadsheet to analyze your own deals? Which fields should I fill in when analyzing a deal, and which should be left for the spreadsheet to calc…

Can you still make house hacking work with 6%+ interest rates? Join us as we analyze a recent Denver duplex purchase that proves it’s possible. We break down how a 28-year-old professional transformed his $2,800 Seattle rental payment into an investment opportunity in Arvada, using creative financing and Section 8 strategies. Through this real-worl…

Learn the secrets to flipping properties in Denver. This class is Module 19 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of flipping properties and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance property flips? And what are some…

Looking for the next hot investment opportunity in Denver’s real estate market? Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Host Chris Lopez sat down with a panel of Colorado real estate experts including Brandon Scholten from Keyrenter Property Management Denver, and lender Troy Howell from Nova Home Loans. They analyzed December 2024 data to reveal emer…

Learn the secrets to real estate investor bookkeeping and accounting in Denver. This class is Module 18 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the ways that real estate investors can use to keep their books (track income and expenses) for their real estate investing business? What is …

Want to break into Denver real estate investing without a massive down payment? In this Fire on FIRE episode, firefighters-turned-mortgage experts Corey Sutton and Dan Janniksen reveal how first responders and other professionals can start building wealth through strategic house hacking. Using a real-world example in Littleton, discover how you can…

Learn the secrets to getting your first real estate investment deal done in Denver. This class is Module 17 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: A 90-day plan to buy your first rental property. Why there is nothing difficult to do in the real estate investing business and why it is really al…

Looking for stronger cash flow in today’s high-price, high-rate market? Join us as PadSplit founder Atticus LeBlanc and Account Manager Nick Bowers introduce their proven rent by room rental management system to Denver that typically doubles NOI compared to traditional single-family rentals. We analyze a real Westminster property that was converted…

Learn the secrets of return on investment for rental properties in Denver. This class is Module 16 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 4 primary areas of return on rental properties? And, what is the secondary return? What time period do we typically look at for returns on rent…

After two years of market shifts and strategic pivots, Chris Lopez shares how his real estate companies adapted and thrived in 2024. Through the lens of “you reap what you sow,” discover how planting seeds during challenging times led to breakthrough growth across multiple businesses. From evolving Envision Advisors’ service model to scaling Proper…

Learn the secrets of house hacking in Denver. This class is Module 15 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the house hacking real estate investing strategy and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance house hack…

Want to invest in larger real estate projects without the daily management hassles? In this workshop-style episode, Chris Lopez and Paige Kehoe break down how private equity real estate investing works, exploring four distinct investment opportunities in today’s market. Through real-world examples, we examine successful deals including a 34-unit va…

Learn the secrets of financing investment properties in Denver. This class is Module 14 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 14 financing options for buying rental properties? What is PMI and why would you ever pay for insurance to protect the lender? How paying the lender can i…

Want to know why Denver’s housing market just saw its biggest monthly drop in new listings this year? November brought a shocking 41% plunge in Denver’s housing inventory, while Colorado Springs wasn’t far behind with a 36% decrease. But the real story isn’t just about vanishing listings. Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast Host Chris Lopez sat do…

Learn the secrets of down payments for real estate investing in Denver. This class is Module 13 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why focusing on down payments is short-sighted and what you should be focused on instead. The two primary ways to address down payments; it is not just about g…

Want to learn how to turn a $5/sq ft land deal into a lucrative workforce housing development? In this episode, Chris Lopez sits down with Adam Fenton of Narrate Holdings to dive deep into a 120-unit ground-up development project in Northern Colorado Springs. Adam reveals how they acquired prime land near a rapidly growing university for a fraction…

After years of active real estate investing in Denver, I’ve shifted my focus to passive real estate investing strategies for 2025. Here’s why I made this change and how I’m positioning my portfolio for the year ahead. https://youtu.be/g9QTpeyVQPM My Journey to Passive Real Estate Investing When I started investing, I focused on direct property owne…

Learn the secrets of selecting an investor-friendly real estate agent in Denver. This class is Module 12 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What is the NAR settlement and how will it likely impact buyers and sellers? What’s the difference between real estate agents, brokers, and REALTORS®?…

How Red River Salvaged a Challenging Real Estate Deal When Red River Development’s planned build-to-rent project faced strong community opposition, their response demonstrated how careful planning and multiple contingencies can transform potential losses into gains. Their experience handling this real estate deal pivot provides valuable insights fo…

How can you turn a $525k triplex into your next house hack and maximize returns with Section 8 tenants? In this episode, we break down how an experienced investor spotted and acquired his 8th house hack triplex in the Denver market with Section 8 tenants. Join us as we sit down with the House Hacking expert Jeff White, Agent Jennifer Reinhardt, and…

Learn the secrets of catching up on saving for retirement in Denver... with an emphasis on using real estate investing. This class is Module 11 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What do you do if you wake up one morning and realize that you’re behind on saving for retirement? What can you…

Denver Fourplex That Creates $3K Monthly Cashflow: A House Hack Case Study Is it still possible to house hack in Denver’s competitive market? Chris Lopez, Troy Howell of Nova Home Loans, and house hacking specialist Jeff White say yes. They recently broke down how one investor turned $40,000 into both free housing and $3,000 monthly cashflow using …

Learn the secrets of the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy for Denver real estate investors. This class is Module 10 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What ar…

Have Denver rents really dropped 7.5% since last year? Brandon Scholten, who manages 1,100 rental units across Denver, reveals why this dramatic shift is happening and which properties are being hit hardest in today’s changing market. Making the data even more compelling: While Denver sees significant declines, Colorado Springs rents remain flat ye…

Learn the secrets of asset protection for Denver real estate investors. This class is Module 9 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: My top 10 asset protection tips for real estate investors that you’d be a fool to ignore. The importance of getting bespoke legal advice and why you should neve…

In this episode of Fire on FIRE investing, former fire operations chief turned financial advisor Jon Adams joins Chris Lopez and co-hosts Paul DeSalvo and Jamin Cook to explore why “boring” wealth building strategies consistently outperform flashy investment trends. Drawing from his journey from firefighter to financial advisor, Adams shares candid…

Learn the secrets to hiring and managing a property manager in Denver. This class is Module 8 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: A small tweak to your mindset around renting your property that will change all aspects of your property management... for the better... to make it easier, to lo…

Is the popular BRRRR strategy still viable in Denver’s market? Kevin Amolsch, Pine Financial Group’s founder and bestselling author, reveals why only 10% of their current loans are BRRRR deals – down significantly from previous years. Why the BRRRR Strategy is Declining in Denver Kevin shares invaluable insights from processing nearly a billion dol…

Learn how to overcome tenant challenges in Denver. This class is Module 7 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. What do you do when you experience the inevitable tenant challenges like: Tenant not paying rent Tenant’s check returned for non-sufficient funds Tenant makes late payment Tenant breaks lease Tenant provides partial paym…

For the first time since 2012, Denver’s housing inventory crossed over 11,000 units and reached 3.5 months of supply – signaling a shift toward a more balanced market. Join host Chris Lopez and local experts Jenny Bayless, Jeff White, and Troy Howell as they break down the latest September stats and trends across the Denver-Colorado Springs region.…

Learn the secrets to buy and hold real estate investing in Denver. This class is Module 6 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the buy and hold real estate investing strategy? Variations based on down payments? Variations based on property types purchased…

Learning how to correctly manage properties is a critical skill for landlords. This class is Module 5 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What should you be doing to document the condition of the property before the next tenant takes possession? The one free thing that few landlords do that…

Are you searching for a career path with rapid growth potential, diverse opportunities, and tangible rewards? Look no further than a career in Denver’s thriving property management industry. In our most recent episode of the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast, host Chris Lopez explored the numerous advantages of building a career in this dynamic …

Tenant screeing... an important, but often overlooked skill. If you're going to manage properties yourself in Denver, you're going to need to know how to screen tenants. This class is Module 4 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 5 steps in the property management process? What …

Is Denver Real Estate Still a Good Investment in 2025? High interest rates, skyrocketing prices, and new legislation have transformed the Denver real estate market. But don’t panic – savvy investors are still finding lucrative opportunities. In this episode, host Chris Lopez breaks down the strategies that are working in today’s challenging environ…

If you're going to manage properties yourself in Denver, you're going to need to know how to do the marketing to find tenants. This class is Module 3 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 6 “Property Management Mastery” modules included with this course. How to change your thinking about …

A career-ending injury can derail a firefighter’s life in an instant. This eye-opening episode of the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast features Paul DeSalvo and Jamin Cook, two firefighters who turned to real estate after facing potentially career-ending injuries. They reveal how smart property investments became their financial lifeline and sh…

Having a solid understanding of historical market stats is important for investing in real estate in Denver. This class is Module 2 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Should you try to “time the market” using data to increase profitability? How much are properties selling for? Do property …

The August 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 buyer activity, interest rates, and get the details on some of our latest deals. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or refinance, this is your playbook for n…

Having a deep understanding of the 7 key real estate investing strategies is critically important for your success as a real estate investor in Denver. This class is Module 1 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 7 ways to invest in real estate… plus 2 more bonus strategies that we don’t …

Ever wondered what it takes to transform an empty lot into a thriving multifamily property? In this eye-opening episode, host Chris Lopez sits down with Adam Fenton of Narrate Holdings to unravel the complexities of land acquisition and development in Colorado’s competitive real estate market. Adam shares his wealth of expertise on: Navigating the …

There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is the risk of buying a property having missed important, expensive issues with the property during the inspection period. In this class, James will discuss the risk of investing in real estate and specficially the ri…

Could converting houses into senior living facilities be the most overlooked goldmine in real estate? In this eye-opening episode of the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast, host Chris Lopez sits down with Mitch Conrad, a former high school teacher who transformed a personal family crisis into a thriving 23-location senior living empire. Mitch’s j…