A wrap on 2025: the projects we finished, a brutal leasing season, new Colorado laws, and why the deal market feels close to the bottom.

Where Colorado's apartment market stands, from a Front Range operator: Colorado Springs is turning first, Denver is still absorbing supply, and 2027 to 2028 looks tighter.

Our first monthly update: where the ZB3 portfolio stood in Q3 2025, and what rents, supply, pricing and new Colorado laws were telling us.

The exterior of one of our newly acquired buildings as a part of Meadows Point now Southgate Commons. The Opportunity: A Deal That Came Back Around In real estate investing, persistence often pays. Our newest acquisition, Meadows Pointe being rebranded Southgate Commons, is a case study in patience, local knowledge, and seizing opportunity when others step away. We first evaluated this deal nearly seven months before we went under contract only to have it awarded to another b

In the world of real estate investing, supply and demand are critical drivers of success. When supply increases rapidly in a market, it can have profound effects on rent prices, property values, and the overall investment landscape. As we approach a period of increased new supply in residential real estate, understanding how this influx will impact the markets we invest in is essential for navigating the challenges and seizing potential opportunities. Why Supply Has Increased

After a property was unexpectedly condemned, I faced an 18-month battle to protect my investors' capital—selling my home, liquidating assets, and fighting to save 208 Scott Street. Discover the hard lessons, resilience, and unwavering commitment behind this incredible turnaround.

The Multifamily Market is Shifting—Here’s What You Need to Know After years of rent growth and high demand, 2024 marked a correction phase for multifamily real estate. A massive wave of new supply, rising expenses, and higher interest rates put pressure on landlords, driving vacancies higher and rent growth to a standstill in many markets. While this has caused short-term challenges, it has also created some of the best investment opportunities in years—especially for well-ca

2024 proved to be one of the most challenging years for commercial real estate in recent memory. After years of relatively stable growth, the industry faced an array of unprecedented headwinds that disrupted operations, squeezed profitability, and left many investors reassessing their strategies. In this blog, we’ll take a deep dive into the various factors that made 2024 such a tough year for commercial real estate, including soaring insurance costs, skyrocketing taxes, stag

When I graduated from college, I had one clear goal: to buy a multifamily property, live in one unit, and rent out the others. This strategy, known as house hacking, promised a way to reduce living expenses and build wealth simultaneously. But achieving this goal required discipline, sacrifice, and some calculated risks that would define my journey into real estate investing. The Foundation: Hard Work and Aggressive Saving My wife and I started our lives together in Denver, a

When it comes to real estate investment, finding opportunities that cater to families can be a game-changer. That's where ZB3 Real Estate...

Answers to 20 common questions about real estate syndications: how they work, how GPs and LPs are paid, fees, timelines, taxes and risks.

Legal documents that are a part of apartment syndications everyone should know about

Key real estate terms and lingo to know when evaluating real estate

Apartment syndication explained by a Colorado multifamily operator: how a deal works, what GPs and LPs do, how everyone gets paid, and the risks to weigh.