BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast I Traded My Rentals for “Passive” Real Estate (Worth It?)
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Jul 21, 2025 Chris Lopez, an investor who transitioned from active landlord to passive investor, shares his journey to achieving true financial freedom. He discusses how he moved from struggling with low cash flow to exploring passive investments like debt funds and syndications. Chris emphasizes the importance of maximizing returns without the headaches of tenant management. He also introduces his 5-week cohort designed for those looking to make the same shift and enjoy bigger, better income streams without the hassle.
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Chris's Early Real Estate Lessons
- Chris Lopez started by buying cheap foreclosures and achieved infinite ROI by buying with 0% down.
- After market appreciation, he realized return on invested equity was only about 7-8%, pushing him to rethink his strategy.
Return on Equity Insight
- Return on equity is a superior measure to cash on cash return when equity builds with market appreciation.
- High equity growth can lower return efficiency, signaling the need to redeploy capital for better returns.
Transition to Passive Investing
- Chris made his first passive investment in 2019 to manage time better as his active rental investments slowed.
- He shifted capital from Denver rentals with low cash flow to passive syndications and debt funds with better returns.
