Episode Overview

Colorado’s real estate market just hit a shocking reality check that most investors are completely missing. While median prices in Colorado Springs jump 2% to $500,000 in a single month, Denver inventory surges 37% year-over-year, and builders are selling only 6 homes when they forecasted 50. This dramatic market shift is creating opportunities that haven’t existed in years.

Chris’s Portfolio Move Chris Lopez, Co-Founder of Property Llama, joins the full crew – Troy Howell (Nova Home Loans), Jeff White (Envision Advisors), Brandon Scholten (Keyrenter Property Management Denver), and Jenny Bayless (Colorado Springs expert) – to break down the most comprehensive market data they’ve ever shared. Chris just withdrew his fourplex from the market despite zero offers, while Troy has two 4-plexes closing next week that actually pencil and Jenny achieved 100% tenant retention in one of the toughest rental markets in recent memory.

The hidden opportunity most investors are ignoring: distressed sellers are everywhere, but nobody’s making offers. While hard money funds hit 19% delinquency rates and commercial real estate faces foreclosure waves, smart investors are securing new builds at 20% discounts and negotiating deals that seemed impossible just months ago. Cap rates in the high 5s to low 6s are the new reality, but creative strategies are still generating positive cash flow.

Shocking market revelations that will change how you invest:

• Why builders with 100+ homes got only 26 showings in an entire month
• How investors now represent 27% of all home sales (highest in 5 years)
• Why mom-and-pop investors control 85% of rental properties while institutions own just 2.2%
• The syndication bloodbath wiping out investors who thought they were diversified
• Why commercial banks are finally starting foreclosure processes after years of extensions
• How to spot motivated sellers in death, divorce, and job relocation scenarios
• Room-by-room rental strategies delivering the best cash flow in today’s market
• And So Much More!

This market correction is creating the best buying opportunities in years, but only for investors bold enough to make aggressive moves. Whether you’re a first-time house hacker or scaling your portfolio, the strategies revealed in this episode could save you thousands while others wait on the sidelines.

https://youtu.be/Q48sp6Ptl0I Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction
01:17 – Colorado Springs Market Trends – Median Price Hits $500K (2% Monthly Jump)
04:12– Lowball Offer Strategy Discussion – 85% Offers Getting Rejected
10:32 – Denver Market Data Deep Dive – Active Listings Up 37% Year Over Year
17:43– Apartment Rent Growth Collapse Hits Colorado Month-Over-Month Declines
22:10 – Rental Market Softness – Year-Over-Year Rent Declines Emerging
27:39 – Investor Activity Surge – 27% of All Home Sales (Highest in 5 Years)
31:18- New Build Disaster – Builder Sells Only 6 Homes (Forecasted 40-50)
36:51 – Commercial Real Estate Distress – Banks Starting Foreclosure Process
40:28 – Syndication Bloodbath – Hard Money Fund Hits 19% Delinquency
48:15 – Buying Opportunities Discussion – New Build Discounts at 20% Off
55:58 – Market Predictions & Positive Outlook – Best Opportunities Coming

Links from Podcast

Denver apartment rents fall to close out first half of 2025
Real estate investors are purchasing more U.S. homes as high prices lock out would-be buyers
Online betting giant buys downtown Denver HQ for $135M
The National Observer: Real Estate: Lenders, borrowers face tough decisions on CRE debt

Connect with our Guests:

Brandon Scholten: brandon@keyrenterdenver.com

• LinkedIn: Brandon Scholten
• Website: https://keyrenterdenver.com/

Troy Howell: troy.howell@novahomeloans.com

• LinkedIn: Troy Howell
• Website: https://www.novahomeloans.com/loan-officer/troy-howell/

Jeff White: Jeff@envisionrea.com

• LinkedIn: Jeff White

Jenny Bayless: jenny@envisionrea.com

Who is Keyrenter?

Keyrenter Property Management Denver provides rental solutions for homeowners and real estate investors in the metro area who are interested in transforming their properties into passive income. It offers various services, from property marketing and thorough applicant screening to tenant placement and 24/7 maintenance services. Keyrenter Denver’s team of experts can take the clients’ burden of managing their rental off their hands so they can get back to what matters to them.

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For over 40 years, we’ve been focused on helping homeowners find the perfect loan to fit their financial needs and personal goals. Working with NOVA is a personalized experience from initial application to final loan closing and beyond. We will be with you every step of the way toward successful homeownership. Start working with NOVA & Troy Howell today!

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