The Passive Income MD Podcast #290 How Smart Investors Are Preparing for the Next Big Buying Window
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Nov 17, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Chris Lopez, a Denver-based real estate investor and founder of Property Llama Capital, shares insights on transitioning from active to passive investing. He emphasizes the importance of tracking return on equity for better investment decisions. Chris predicts upcoming opportunities in multifamily and debt investing while prioritizing cash-flow deals. He also provides practical tips for beginners, including starting with debt funds and underwriting deals. His roadmap helps aspiring investors navigate the changing landscape.
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First Deal Built Confidence
- Chris Lopez described buying his first condo in Reno in 2010–2011 using a private zero-down loan.
- That early deal gave him confidence to continue investing despite limited experience.
Failing Forward To Find Fit
- Chris shared several early failures: fix-and-flip struggles and short stints in brokerage and multifamily sales.
- Those experiments helped him find the right scalable real estate path.
Measure Current Return On Equity
- Return on equity (ROE) measures how a property's equity is performing today, not its historical purchase return.
- High paper returns can mask low ROE once equity, appreciation, and principal paydown are accounted for.
