Private Money Lending Explained: How Smart Investors Win in 2026
Welcome back to Raising the Flipping Bar. In this episode, I wanted to slow things down and talk about something that’s coming up more and more in my day-to-day conversations — private money lending. As we head into 2026, deal flow isn’t the problem. The real challenge is being properly capitalized and structuring deals in a way that protects downside while still creating strong returns. That’s where private money comes in. I break down exactly what private money lending is, how it’s differen...
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Private Money Lending Explained: How Smart Investors Win in 2026
Welcome back to Raising the Flipping Bar. In this episode, I wanted to slow things down and talk about something that’s coming up more and more in my day-to-day conversations — private money lending. As we head into 2026, deal flow isn’t the problem. The real challenge is being properly capitalized…
Why Most Goals Fail — And How to Build a 2026 Plan That Actually Works
Welcome back to Raising the Flipping Bar! In this episode, Derek Marlin breaks down the exact goal-setting framework he uses to dominate each year — especially in tougher markets like we’re facing going into 2026. Instead of vague resolutions or soft targets, Derek dives into the “More, Better, New…
Undersatnding the Capital Stack- With Jesse From Indicate Capital
Welcome back to Raising the Flipping Bar! In this episode, Derek Marlin sits down with Jesse from Indicate Capital — a seasoned lender with deep experience in construction, commercial mortgage banking, and private real estate finance. Jesse breaks down how the capital stack really works, what today…
Game-Changing Real Estate Strategies I Learned at EXPCON
Welcome back to Raising the Flipping Bar! In this episode, Derek Marlin recaps his biggest takeaways from EXPCON 2025 — where the top minds in real estate, investing, and entrepreneurship came together to share what’s working right now. From agent growth and personal development to leadership and w…
From Side Hustle to Full Time Investor with Jordan Cunningham Pt.2
Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with investor and developer Jordan Cunningham of Cunningham Invest. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the real numbers behind his first big investment move — how he ...
From Side Hustle to Full Time Investor with Jordan Cunningham
In this episode of Raising the Flipping Bar , I’m joined by Jordan Cunningham , founder of Cunningham Invest , to talk all things fix and flip, BRRRR investing, and scaling a real estate business from the ground up. Jordan sh...
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