Burgess Group Weekly Market Updates
Podcasts
BiggerPockets Podcast:
While national in scope, BiggerPockets regularly features episodes and guest interviews focused on Colorado and Boulder markets. It provides actionable insights and strategies that can be applied locally.
The Real Estate Investing Podcast:
This podcast covers broad investment strategies with occasional segments or interviews relevant to the Colorado market, offering context that can be useful for Boulder investors.
Local Market Data & Trends
🔹 Boulder County Assessor’s Office – Property tax records, valuations, and ownership history.
🔗 www.bouldercounty.gov/departments/assessor
🔹 IRES MLS & REColorado MLS – The primary listing services for Northern Colorado. Offers historical sales data and investment property listings.
🔗 www.ires-net.com | www.recolorado.com
🔹 DMAR (Denver Metro Association of Realtors) Market Trends Reports – Insights on rental demand, home prices, and appreciation trends.
🔗 www.dmarealtors.com
🔹 BizWest – Boulder County Real Estate News – Commercial and residential investment trends.
🔗 www.bizwest.com
🔹 Boulder Economic Council – Economic indicators, job growth, and factors impacting real estate investments.
🔗 www.bouldereconomiccouncil.org
Rental & Investment Analysis
🔹 City of Boulder Rental Licensing Program – Required for long-term rental properties in Boulder.
🔗 bouldercolorado.gov/services/rental-licensing
🔹 Boulder County Land Use & Zoning – Helps determine if a property can be used as a rental, ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), or short-term rental.
🔗 www.bouldercounty.gov/property-and-land/land-use
🔹 Colorado Landlord-Tenant Laws – Know your rights as an investor and landlord.
🔗 coloradohousingconnects.org
🔹 Rentometer – Compares rental rates for investment properties.
🔗 www.rentometer.com
🔹 Boulder Housing Partners – Affordable housing policies, which may impact rental strategies.
🔗 boulderhousing.org
Financing & Tax Benefits
🔹 Local Credit Unions & Banks – Often provide better rates for investors than national lenders. Consider:
- Elevations Credit Union (www.elevationscu.com)
- FirstBank (www.efirstbank.com)
🔹 1031 Exchange Information – Tax benefits for investors looking to reinvest gains.
🔗 www.ipx1031.com
🔹 Opportunity Zone Investments – Some areas near Boulder may offer tax incentives for redevelopment.
🔗 opportunityzones.hud.gov
Short-Term & Airbnb Investment Rules
🔹 City of Boulder Short-Term Rental Licensing – Strict regulations apply to Airbnbs & VRBO rentals.
🔗 bouldercolorado.gov/services/short-term-rentals
🔹 Boulder County STR Rules – Different guidelines for properties outside the city limits.
🔗 www.bouldercounty.gov
🔹 AirDNA – Provides short-term rental occupancy and revenue projections.
🔗 www.airdna.co
