Real Estate Elonn

10/06/2026

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09/28/2026

🌱 PLANTING A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

A Corrales farmer doesn’t scatter seed and simply hope for rain. They study the soil, protect their water, plant at the right time, and prepare for the harvest.

Real estate investors should do the same.

Before buying:

🏡 Know your investment goal
📍 Study the property and surrounding market
💧 Make sure the cash flow can sustain the investment
🔍 Complete careful due diligence
🛠️ Cultivate value after closing
📈 Plan multiple exit strategies

Weather forecasts may help farmers prepare, but they cannot guarantee rain. Economic forecasts are no different. Interest rates may fall, rents may rise, and property values may appreciate—but a sound investment should not depend on perfect conditions.

Closing is planting day, not harvest day.

Invest with discipline, maintain adequate reserves, and buy with a margin of safety—not emotion.

The forecast matters, but the fundamentals matter more.

— Elonn Cochrane
Real Estate Elonn

07/15/2026

🇺🇸 **Veterans Helping Veterans Build Businesses**

This morning I attended the **Veterans in Business Program** (3rd Wednesday of every month at Ironwood Kitchen). It was another great reminder that business growth isn't just about strategy—it's about relationships.

If you're a veteran, military spouse, or entrepreneur, I highly recommend getting involved. These events are an excellent opportunity to connect with veteran-owned businesses, share resources, learn from experienced entrepreneurs, and build lasting partnerships.

Here are a few upcoming opportunities:

📅 **July 30–31**
**Virtual Boots to Business**
Free entrepreneurship training for veterans and military spouses.
🔗 [https://www.dvs.nm.gov/vboc/](https://www.dvs.nm.gov/vboc/)

📅 **August 6**
**New Mexico Business Growth Summit**
Topics include:
• Access to Capital
• AI & Digital Marketing
• Cybersecurity
• Speed Mentoring
• Networking
Breakfast, lunch, and a complimentary professional headshot are included.
🔗 [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2vdgqwg/lp/f84e07fc-c799-4f57-87e2-8d90b0d38c96](https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2vdgqwg/lp/f84e07fc-c799-4f57-87e2-8d90b0d38c96)

📅 **August 13–14**
**Boots to Business (Kirtland AFB)**
🔗 [https://www.dvs.nm.gov/vboc/](https://www.dvs.nm.gov/vboc/)

📅 **August 27–28**
**Virtual Boots to Business**
🔗 [https://www.dvs.nm.gov/vboc/](https://www.dvs.nm.gov/vboc/)

📅 **November 11–13**
**VetBiz 2026 Leadership & Business Conference**
Albuquerque Convention Center
🔗 [https://www.nmvcc.com](https://www.nmvcc.com)

The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) also provides **free** assistance with business planning, SBA certifications, government contracting, access to capital, LLC formation, and business consulting.

Learn more about the **Veterans Business Support Coalition** through the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber:
🔗 [https://www.rrrcc.org/veteran-business-support-coalition/](https://www.rrrcc.org/veteran-business-support-coalition/)

As veterans, we've already learned the value of leadership, teamwork, and service. Those same qualities make us strong entrepreneurs. I hope to see many more veterans take advantage of these outstanding resources.

07/15/2026

The deadline is approaching fast.

Rio Rancho Police Department Citizens Police Academy from August 11, 2026 - October 13, 2026. Presentations by SWAT, K-9, Criminal Investigations, Crisis Intervention Team, Quality of Life and many more. Students will be given the opportunity to complete a five-hour ride-along with an RRPD Officer. Register at https://rrnm.gov/4113/Citizens-Police-Academy by August 3, 2026 to reserve your seat!

04/17/2026

🏡 Rio Rancho Housing Growth Map (What’s Really Happening Right Now)

If you’re watching Rio Rancho and wondering…

“Where is the real growth actually happening?”

Let me simplify it for you 👇

📍 The Truth About Rio Rancho Growth

We’re not in a “random growth” market.

We’re in a patterned expansion—and if you understand the pattern, you can get ahead of it.

Right now, growth is clustered, not scattered.

🔟 The #1 Growth Corridor (Pay Attention to This)

Northern Blvd + Unser

This is where the city is quietly building its next phase.

New subdivisions

Master-planned communities

Builder activity increasing

👉 If you’re looking for where the next wave of housing is forming… this is it.

🏘️ Northeast Rio Rancho (Workforce Housing Expansion)

This area is picking up serious momentum:

New apartment development (Sandoval Flats)

Continued expansion of Lomas Encantadas

Strong demand from working families

👉 This is your “affordability + demand” zone

🏡 High Range Area (Builder-Driven Growth)

New home communities like Estrella at High Range

Builder-driven expansion

Entry-level home demand

👉 Builders are placing bets here because buyers are showing up

🧠 What This Means (Investor Insight)

This isn’t just housing…

This is a full growth cycle forming:

Jobs (Castelion project west of Rio Rancho)

Housing (north + northeast expansion)

Retail (coming next… not first)

🔟 Ranked Opportunities (Highest to Lowest)

10. Buy near Northern + Unser BEFORE retail arrives
9. Workforce housing plays (northeast Rio Rancho)
8. Entry-level rental properties ($300K–$400K range)
7. Builder-adjacent flips (follow the construction)
6. Land near growth corridors
5. Short-term rentals (future play tied to job growth)
4. Medical/professional housing demand
3. Move-up housing
2. Luxury (limited for now)
1. Waiting on the sidelines (most expensive mistake)

💬 Final Thought

Most people wait for the headline:

“New retail announced”
“Big company coming”

By then… the opportunity is already priced in.

👉 The real move is understanding the pattern before the announcement

If you want a breakdown of:

Specific lots

Off-market opportunities

Or how to position for the next phase

📩 Send me a message.

Let’s build something intentional.

— Elonn Cochrane
Absolute Real Estate

Absolute Real Estate, LLC MHXcavating Inc VMG Rentals NM Print Now, LLC Sandia Hives

04/15/2026

Yes—veterans can buy a second home with a VA loan.

A veteran with partial entitlement can still buy again.

Example: Remaining entitlement: ~$172K
Max $0 down loan: ~$688K

Buying at $750k

They only need to bring ~25% of the difference—not 20% down like conventional.

That’s how veterans quietly build portfolios.

Vets, did you know this?