What Should You Do With Your Trapped Equity?
The July 2024 real estate market updates are out, featuring the latest insights for interest rates, buyer activity, and details on our latest deals!

Is selling a rental property with a 3.6% interest rate ever a good idea?

On this episode of the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast, host Chris Lopez and his expert panel reveal why one investor is doing exactly that – and tripling their money in the process. You’ll discover:

  • Why Denver’s housing inventory is up 68% year-over-year, yet still far below historical norms
  • How a property purchased for $110,000 in 2018 is now worth $315,000
  • The surprising reason negative cash flow on a new build might still be a smart investment

Chris is joined by Southern Colorado expert Jenny Bayless, who breaks down her decision to sell a long-term rental despite its rock-bottom interest rate. Denver specialist Jeff White teases an upcoming fourplex deal that’s dropped from $935,000 to the $650,000 range. And mortgage expert Troy Howell provides critical interest rate insights that could impact your next move.

The panel dives deep into real-world numbers, sharing specific cap rates, cash flow projections, and appreciation data. They debate the merits of new construction versus existing properties, and explore how factors like property taxes and deferred maintenance influence long-term returns.

Tune in for a data-driven discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and provides actionable insights for navigating Colorado’s dynamic real estate market in 2024.

https://youtu.be/AiF-qXRlh64

Timestamps

(01:29) Trends in Southern Colorado and Denver

(10:45) Mortgage Rate News and Employment Numbers

(14:39) Deal #1: Selling Properties for Appreciation Gains

(22:13) Exploring the Trade-Offs: Cash Flow vs. Trapped Equity

(30:41) Deal #2: New Builds

(41:22) Teaser: Potential Fourplex House Hack Deal

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Email Troy Howell: [email protected]

Email Jeff White: [email protected]

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Chris Lopez
Chris Lopez is a Denver area real estate entrepreneur and investor, as well as the host of Bigger Pockets’ House Hackerz and the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast.
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