All Forum Posts by: Chris Lopez

Is it still possible to cash flow in this market? Lender and Strategic Partner Joe Massey joined me to talk about a single family home in Pueblo he helped Denver investors close on. Not only were they able to find a home well under budget, they’re poised to cash flow $4K a year! Watch the episode to see all of the numbers, and learn how different down payment amounts can affect returns.

There are three ways to get the details for this episode #379:

• 🎧 Listen to it on the "Denver Real Estate Investing" podcast
• 🎥 Watch the YouTube video
• 🖥 Read the Blog post

Enjoy!
Chris

Chris Lopez
Investor Friendly Realtor
Envision Advisors
303-548-0846

@AJ Stanis welcome to BP!

I work with a lot of house hackers and about 10-15% of our HH transaction volume are multis. The majority of single family homes with mother-in-law suites or ADU's. Short/Medium term rentals and room-by-room are about the best play around now for maximizing cash flow and cashflowing after you move out.

If you're using an FHA loan, then a triplex or fourplex is out. Look up "FHA Self Sufficiency Test" Multis in Denver fail the test, unless you put a lot more down, which defeats the purpose of a low down payment house hack.

I just finished a rough draft report with various house hack case studies for Denver with the new higher interest rate environment. I'll shoot you a DM so you can take a look. It should give you a good foundation for the current market. 

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?

We're looking for an agent to help us expand our business in Pueblo, CO. Join our team and learn what it means to be an investor-friendly agent. Watch the episode for all the details.

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There are three ways to get the details for this episode:

• 🎧 Listen to it on the “Colorado Springs Real Estate Investing” podcast
• 🎥 Watch the YouTube video
  
• 🖥 Read the blog post

Enjoy!
Chris

Chris Lopez
Investor Friendly Realtor
Envision Advisors
303-548-0846

EnvisionREA.com

Remember Derek Marlin's $1 million flip in Episode #317?

Today, I'm talking to his partners in that flip, a married couple, Jesse and Rachel. They walked us through the project from their perspective, and how they turned their house flipping side hustle into their main hustle. Watch the episode to hear their inspiring story, and get tips about how you can turn your passion into your dream job.

There are three ways to get the details for this episode #377:

• 🎧 Listen to it on the "Denver Real Estate Investing" podcast
• 🎥 Watch the YouTube video
• 🖥 Read the Blog post

Enjoy!
Chris

Chris Lopez
Investor Friendly Realtor
Envision Advisors
303-548-0846

@Bryce Renicker Correct, 15% down for duplexes. I believe it's higher for triplexes and fourplexes. 99% of time, 5% down conventional on a SFR is what our clients have done. Other first time home buyer programs usually don't work when you already have a property. I have a cheat sheet I'll email you for financing.

Talk to a lender ASAP! It's best to go to the source of expertise -- lenders!

Want to find out the latest trends in the Denver area commercial real estate market? 

Check out our new Commercial Real Estate Commercial Market Updates. We’ve brought in a panel of local experts to discuss the latest trends, how they’re adapting, and where they see opportunities. If you’re interested in the commercial real estate space, you won’t want to miss this episode #376!

There are three ways to get the details for this episode:

• 🎧 Listen to it on the "Denver Real Estate Investing" podcast
• 🎥 Watch the YouTube video
• 🖥 Read the Blog post

Enjoy!
Chris

Chris Lopez
Investor Friendly Realtor
Envision Advisors
303-548-0846

With rising inflation and interest rates, there’s a lot of uncertainty in the market. And while that uncertainty may be concerning, remember that change brings opportunity. How can you adjust your approach to real estate investing in a changing market? Watch the episode to hear how the market is changing, and learn about four strategies that Colorado Springs investors can use to boost their returns.

There are three ways to get the details for this episode:

• 🎧 Listen to it on the “Colorado Springs Real Estate Investing” podcast
• 🎥 Watch the YouTube video
  
• 🖥 Read the Blog post

Enjoy!
Chris

Chris Lopez
Investor Friendly Realtor
Envision Advisors
303-548-0846

@Bryce Renicker Go with 5% down conventional on a single family home. Don't get fixated on multis. Out of the 100+ house hacks we've brokered, about 10-15% are multis. The vast majority are SFRs, mainly due to financing options. You can always get SFR with an ADU or mother-in-law suite.

Can you buy a house in Denver even if you’re struggling to set aside money for a down payment? Loftium’s new Host to Own program allows buyers to move into their handpicked dream home today and build up a down payment to purchase the house by hosting Airbnb guests.

Loftium co-founder and CEO Yifan Zhang joined me to talk about how the program works, and why it’s a great alternative for would-be homeowners in an expensive and competitive market.

There are three ways to get the details for this episode:

• 🎧 Listen to it on the "Denver Real Estate Investing" podcast
• 🎥 Watch the YouTube video
• 🖥 Read the blog post

Enjoy!
Chris

Chris Lopez
Investor Friendly Realtor
Envision Advisors
303-548-0846

EnvisionREA.com

The Colorado Springs market stats are out, and I joined the roundtable to discuss what trends I’m seeing in the market. While it’s still a seller’s market, we’re starting to see some promising shifts for buyers. Tune into the episode to find out the latest, and check out the blog post to see all the stats.

There are three ways to get the details for this episode:

• 🎧 Listen to it on the “Colorado Springs Real Estate Investing” podcast
• 🎥 Watch the YouTube video
  
• 🖥 Read the blog post

Enjoy!
Chris

Chris Lopez
Investor Friendly Realtor
Envision Advisors
303-548-0846

EnvisionREA.com