Episodes

March 14, 2024

Lone Star Investors: Collaboration over Competition with Home Buying …

Are you tired of feeling stuck in your real estate investing journey? Maybe you've been told to focus on finding the perfect deal, but you're still not getting the results you want. The frustration of not seeing the success y...

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March 7, 2024

Deep Dive: Advanced Deal Analysis Strategies

Discover the unexpected challenges and triumphs of turning a condo into a profitable real estate gem. From navigating HOA headaches to doubling the expected return, this deal analysis will change the way you view real estate ...

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Feb. 29, 2024

Adapt & Thrive: Navigating the Changing Real Estate Markets with Anso…

I'm back with another great episode of Raising the Flipping Bar. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Anson Young, an incredibly knowledgeable real estate investor, agent, and author. Anson drops some serious value in th...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Season 3 Premiere: Top 5 Most Downloaded Episodes To Date

Are you ready for an unexpected twist? The top 5 most downloaded episodes of Raising the Flipping Bar are about to revolutionize your real estate investment game. Get ready to uncover improved investment strategies, market in...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Season 3 Premiere: Top 5 Most Downloaded Episodes To Date

Are you ready for an unexpected twist? The top 5 most downloaded episodes of Raising the Flipping Bar are about to revolutionize your real estate investment game. Get ready to uncover improved investment strategies, market in...

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Dec. 28, 2023

Tailored for Success: Our Custom Property Solutions for Maximum Profi…

In this episode, Derek Marlin discusses a unique custom solution for sellers, Elevation’s Partnership Flip Program. Derek gets into: * The three best options to sell real estate properties. * Elevation’s partnership flip prog...

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Dec. 21, 2023

Uncomplicating Business: Returning to Core Principles, with Doug Slay…

In this episode, Derek Marlin sits down with Doug Slaybaugh again to dive into the world of business management, emphasizing the crucial role of numbers in driving business success. Derek and Doug get into: * Shiny object syn...

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Dec. 14, 2023

Masterclass for Finding & Analyzing Lucrative Real Estate Investments

In this episode, Derek Marlin explores: * Top 5 ways to find deals in today's market. * The importance of working with real estate agents to find deals, both on and off market to successfully flip all types of properties. * E...

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Dec. 7, 2023

Balancing Flips, Portfolios, and Partnerships w/ Former Satellite Cre…

In this episode, Derek Marlin sits down with highly successful real estate professional, Dan Fortune to explore the dynamics of real estate investing and the crucial role of a knowledgeable and experienced real estate agent. ...

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Nov. 20, 2023

From Novice to Pro: The Crucial Impact of Mentors in Real Estate, w/ …

In this episode, host Derek Marlin and his guest Chris Lopez explore tips for finding mentors in real estate, optimizing your rental properties, real estate financial planning, and more. Chris Lopez is an active investor, fou...

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Nov. 14, 2023

Why Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Know Their Why, w/ Amy Terry

In this episode, Derek is joined by partner and founder member of 8z Real Estate, Amy Terry. A data-driven market expert who is all about quality over quantity, Amy is committed to fixing the problems brokers and consumers f...

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Nov. 6, 2023

Deal Analysis: Our Best & Worst Flips Ever

In this episode, Derek Marlin does a deep dive into his most memorable deals, including his top-performing flip and his most costly flop. Derek gets into: * Working with sellers to find solutions that meet their needs. * Reno...

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Oct. 30, 2023

Mid Century Modern Marvels & Appraisal Challenges in Denver, w/ Adria…

In this episode, Derek Marlin and his guest Adrian Kinney discuss real estate appraisal, appraisal gaps, the value of Mid Century Modern homes in Denver, and the challenges of flipping properties in the Denver market. Adrian ...

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Oct. 23, 2023

From Gulf War Veteran to Super Agent: Barry Overton's Real Estate Jou…

In this episode, Derek Marlin and his guest Barry Overton explore: * Real estate investing at high-interest rates. * Barry’s background as a Gulf War veteran and former Denver Police Officer. * Barry has been a real estate ag...

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Oct. 16, 2023

From Poker to Property: A Tale of Consistency & Opportunity, with Mor…

In this episode, host Derek Marlin and guest Mor Zucker explore parallels between poker and real estate, Mor’s unique approach to real estate, and insights on matching properties to clients. Mor Zucker is the Operating Partne...

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Oct. 10, 2023

Season 2 Premiere: The Next Chapter in Fix & Flips

In this first episode of season 2, Derek Marlin explores valuable investment strategies to help you win in the real estate investing world for the rest of 2023. Derek gets into: How season 1 was a masterclass about how Derek ...

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June 22, 2023

Generating a Winning Entrepreneurial Mindset for Your Investing Career

In this episode, Derek Marlin talks with Doug Slaybaugh, a professional coach for accounting and finance professionals. In this episode, Derek and Doug get into: The entrepreneur myth and how many business owners actually don...

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June 13, 2023

Partnering for Profitable Flipping

In this episode, Derek Marlin, Jesse Granados, and Rachel Tangney explore the ups and downs of a particularly successful flip they partnered on. Jesse and Rachel are real estate investors who work for J&R Homes, a family-owne...

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June 5, 2023

The Flipping Success

In this episode, Derek Marlin explores the nitty gritty details business owners and real estate investors need to understand in order to finish projects successfully. Two books that Derek discusses in this episode, and highly...

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June 1, 2023

The Impact of Fixtures & Finishes on Real Estate Investment Returns

In this episode, Derek Marlin explores the pros and cons of real estate investors doing the fixtures and finishes themselves on properties they're fixing and flipping. He’ll share with you tons and tips or tricks related to f...

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May 25, 2023

Budgeting for Renovations & Creating An Accurate Statement Of Work

In this episode, Derek Marlin explores how to accurately budget for rehabbing homes and apartments. He also provides recommendations on how to create a detailed statement of work that can be provided to contractors and builde...

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May 18, 2023

5 Key Factors of Rehab Budgeting

In this episode, Derek Marlin describes the 5 key factors you need to consider when budgeting your fix & flip. He’ll be sharing his best flip tips to make sure that you are properly budgeting for your renovations. He’ll get i...

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May 11, 2023

How to Find the Right Contractor with Travis Masse

In this episode, Derek Marlin is joined by Senior Project Manager for ELEVATION, Travis Masse. As a project manager, Travis is responsible for finding the best contractors for every Fix & Flip job, and he’s here to share his ...

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May 4, 2023

Sourcing Deals and Marketing Your Business

In this episode, Derek Marlin shares the key factors behind deal sourcing and marketing your business. We know that sourcing is going to differ greatly from business to business based on market conditions, budget, and the ski...

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