House Hack Mastermind #9: Newbie House Hackers: Room by Room vs Airbnb

We’re back with another episode of House Hack Mastermind! In this episode, we talk to Stephen Witkowski and Vince Arena, two new investors who are taking different approaches to house hacking. Is it better to do a room by room rental or Airbnb? Listen to the episode to find out why both are good strategies and learn how Stephen and Vince got started investing in real estate.
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New Build Pueblo Fourplex with Amazing Returns

We’re continuing to highlight properties in Pueblo to give investors a better idea of what this market looks like and how it performs. Today, we’re doing a deal analysis on a new build fourplex in a developing part of town.
Even though Leah and I ran the numbers as conservatively as possible, we still had to pick our jaws off the ground when we saw the returns. Listen to the episode to hear all of the details and you’ll be as excited as we are!
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Commercial Listing: Historic Denver Apartment Building with Potential for Short-Term Rental

Brandon Kaufman and Gunnar Wilson of Kaufman Hagan Commercial Real Estate join me to talk about an exciting and unique listing in Denver.
The Essex is a 20-unit apartment building in Uptown that is a designated historic landmark. Top to bottom renovations turned this 115 year old property into a modern, turnkey building that will make passersby think it’s a newly constructed retro build.
Owners have the option to continue the short-term rental model in place, or convert to medium- or long- term leases and dramatically lower their taxes. This property is a great deal either way!
Listen to the episode to get all of the details, and download the Offering Memorandum here
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Growing Returns on a $195K Pueblo Townhouse
In this Deal Analysis, Jenny and Leah discuss a townhouse in Pueblo recently purcahsed by a client who lives in Denver. They run through several different rent scenarios to show how small changes can make a big difference in returns. Listen to the episode to hear all of the details.
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Commercial Listing: 24-Unit Apartment Building in the Heart of Fort Collins

Brandon Kaufman of Kaufman Hagan Commercial Real Estate joins me to talk about a turnkey 24-unit apartment building for sale in Fort Collins. This is a great opportunity for an investor who worked hard managing their last asset and is ready for a renovated building that will cashflow from day one.
Listen to the episode to learn more details and download the Offering Memorandum here
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Using a 1031 Exchange to Buy a Fourplex in Colorado Springs
In this Deal Analysis, Jenny and Chris look at a 1031 exchange recently completed by Jenny’s clients. Listen to the episode to learn how they were able to trade up from their paid off townhome in Virginia to buy a fourplex in a great area of Colorado Springs.
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Super Bowl Champion Ryan Harris’s Mindset: “More Is Not Always Better”

Former Bronco and Superbowl 50 champion Ryan Harris joins Chris and Chelsea to talk about his outlook on life and how that shapes his real estate investing philosophy. Listen to the episode to hear what he learned from blowing his first million dollars. Plus, find out how to add more doors to your portfolio while maintaining the equity you already have.
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2022 Goal Setting with Jenny
It’s a new year, which means it’s time to make new goals. In this episode, Chris and Jenny discuss her goals for 2022 and how well she met her 2021 goals. Listen to the podcast to find out how many properties she wants to add to her portfolio and hear her plans to expand EA down to Pueblo.
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Can You Rent to Walgreens? Breaking down Single Tenant Net Leases

Have you ever wondered who owns the building of your favorite store or restaurant? Even big name retailers are renters! To understand more about this asset class, we brought in Brandon Gayeski and Zach Wright from Blue West Capital. Listen to the episode to learn more about how these leases work and why they’re a great way to preserve wealth.
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