This solo episode is a full breakdown of Chris Lopez’s 2026 real estate investment deals. He covers every position closed in Q1 and the active pipeline he’s evaluating right now. That includes a hotel conversion buying at roughly $30,000 a door and a Denver office deal at a 12 cap with 6.5% debt in place.

The shift from common equity to debt isn’t accidental. Chris walks through three Q1 investments: a Canadian debt fund, a preferred equity position in Western Ohio multifamily, and a fund acquiring non-performing loans. All three reflect a strategy focused on income and downside protection.

The episode also tackles a harder question. Should you stay focused on known asset classes or follow the numbers into new territory? The 2026 real estate investment deals on his radar include a bank-owned distressed multifamily portfolio in Denver and Colorado Springs, a niche Denver industrial deal with owner carry, and a 300-unit hotel-to-multifamily conversion. He’s also tracking an indoor kids entertainment private equity fund paying mid-to-high teens cash on cash.

The final segment covers debt fund due diligence. Chris explains why he now does on-site audits before writing a check. That means reviewing loan files, checking appraisals, verifying LTV compliance, and tracing bank account activity to reduce fraud risk.

Chris is bringing all three topics to the Passive Pocket Summit in Denver, April 30–May 2. Grab a ticket at passivepockets.com/summit and use code LOPEZVIP to save $100.

Watch the Youtube Video

https://youtu.be/4AMPLsnwp8M

Timestamps

00:00 — Episode intro — solo format, what prompted this episode

00:25 — Passive Pocket Summit context — three speaking topics

01:11 — Capital allocation overview — the shift to debt over equity

01:57— Q1 2026 investments — Canadian debt fund, preferred equity (Western Ohio multifamily), non-performing loans fund

03:29 — Passive Pocket Summit promo — passivepockets.com/summit, LOPEZVIP code

03:58 — Emerging asset classes — the focus vs. diversify debate

04:35 Distressed multifamily in Denver and Colorado Springs — bank-owned portfolio

05:19 — Denver office at a 12 cap — 6.5% debt, 92% occupied, Park Meadows/DTC location

06:10 — Denver industrial deal — owner carry, niche supply/demand dynamics

07:10— Hotel to multifamily conversion — 300 units at ~$30K/door, $60–70K all-in basis

07:49— Indoor kids entertainment PE deal — mid-to-high teens cash on cash

09:19 — Debt fund due diligence — why Chris does on-site audits

11:24— Wrap-up and event reminder

Links in Podcast

Passive Pocket Summit Use code LOPEZVIP at checkout — saves $100 on registration Event dates: April 30–May 2, Denver CO