Small multifamily deals in Colorado are producing cash-on-cash returns worth paying attention to in 2026. Three real deals just went under contract or closed along the Front Range.
In this episode, Chris Lopez sits down with real estate agent Jeff White and lender Troy Howell of Nova Home Loans. Together, they walk through three actual deals. Those are a Loveland fourplex at $685K, an Aurora triplex at $579K, and a Pueblo duplex at $300K. These are not hypotheticals. One is already under contract. Another closed just weeks ago. The numbers are real.
The Deals
Jeff walks through both the house hacker and investor scenarios on each property. For the Loveland fourplex, a house hacker with 5% down pays $458 per month in year one. Then, in year two, that same property cash flows over $1,076 per month. That works out to a 23.80% cash-on-cash return. For investors at 25% down, the fourplex delivers 6.50% cash-on-cash in year one. That is roughly three times the Denver metro average. Beyond that, Section 8 rates in Larimer County hit $1,732 per month for a two-bedroom. As a result, the numbers look very different from what most people expect.
The Pueblo duplex, meanwhile, introduces a different tool: DSCR loans. Troy explains how one investor used a cash-out DSCR on a free-and-clear property. As a result, she funded the down payment and reserves on the new purchase. In addition, the property appraised at $310K on a $300K purchase and came with a $10K seller credit. It also stabilized at a 7.72% cap rate with a 6.875% 30-year fixed rate.
The Portfolio Play
The episode also covers the strategy behind the Loveland fourplex. Specifically, an investor bought nine fourplexes for $5.2 million and has since been selling them individually. Chris, Jeff, and Troy break down the margin and the mechanics. In short, finding the right motivated portfolio seller remains one of the most underrated plays in Colorado real estate.
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Timestamps
00:00 — Welcome & Three-Deal Overview
03:25 — Loveland Fourplex — $685K, New Roof, Appraised at $715K
05:26 — The 0.75 Rent-to-Price Ratio Rule — How to Screen a Deal Fast
08:40— House Hacker Pays $458/Month in the Loveland Fourplex
11:19— Investor Scenario — 6.5% Cash-on-Cash Year One, 3x Denver Average
12:39— Reserves Deep Dive — The 10% Rule on a 1980s Building
16:13 — Aurora Triplex at $579K — All-Brick, Month-to-Month Leases
17:44— Aurora Numbers — $517/Month House Hack, 8.33% COC Investor Year Two
20:38— Pueblo Duplex at $300K — Seller Credit, Four-Car Garage, Appraised at $310K
22:01 — DSCR Loans Explained — Qualify Off Rental Income, Not Your W2
35:40— The Nine-Fourplex Portfolio Play — How Bulk Buying Creates Margin
Links in Podcast
Deal Analysis Spreadsheet — Troy Howell’s underwriting spreadsheet
Weekly Deals Email List — Sign up to receive Front Range multifamily deals from Jeff White weekly
Strategy Call — Book a consultation with Chris, Jeff, or Troy
Connect With Our Guests
Troy Howell: [email protected]
- LinkedIn: Troy Howell
- Website: https://www.novahomeloans.com/loan-officer/troy-howell/
Jeff White: [email protected]
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