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Is Flipping Dead in 2026?

In this episode, I’m tackling a question I hear all the time—is flipping dead in 2026? Short answer: not even close. But the game has changed. I break down what I’m seeing right now in the Denver market, where the real opportunities are, and how smart investors are still finding profitable deals despite tighter margins and increased competition. This isn’t about guessing—it’s about using real data, understanding market dynamics, and making strategic decisions that actually work in today’s env...

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Is Flipping Dead in 2026?
March 27, 2026

Is Flipping Dead in 2026?

In this episode, I’m tackling a question I hear all the time—is flipping dead in 2026? Short answer: not even close. But the game has changed. I break down what I’m seeing right now in the Denver market, where the real opportunities are, and how smart investors are still finding profitable deals de…

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From Polar Bear to Unicorn:  The Real Estate Agent Role That Can Change Your Career
March 19, 2026

From Polar Bear to Unicorn: The Real Estate Agent Role That Can Chan…

In this episode, I’m doing something a little different. Instead of breaking down a deal or strategy, I’m opening up an opportunity — and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how I’m building and scaling our real estate team heading into 2026. Right now, deal flow isn’t the issue. The real challe…

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Do Hedge Funds Really Own All the Homes? The Data Says No.
Feb. 5, 2026

Do Hedge Funds Really Own All the Homes? The Data Says No.

Welcome back to Raising the Flipping Bar. In this episode, I wanted to slow things down and talk about something dominating headlines — institutional buyers, hedge funds, and Wall Street “owning all the homes.” There’s a lot of noise, fear, and political rhetoric around this topic. So instead of re…

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Private Money Lending Explained: How Smart Investors Win in 2026
Jan. 8, 2026

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…

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Why Most Goals Fail — And How to Build a 2026 Plan That Actually Works
Dec. 11, 2025

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…

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Undersatnding the Capital Stack-  With Jesse From Indicate Capital
Nov. 28, 2025

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…

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