Episodes

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 insights, and insider tips that will take your ventures to new heights. But that's not all, there's a surprising open loop waiting for you in these episodes that will leave you eager for more. Stay tuned as we unravel the unexpected and elevate your real estate game in ways yo...

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 insights, and insider tips that will take your ventures to new heights. But that's not all, there's a surprising open loop waiting for you in these episodes that will leave you eager for more. Stay tuned as we unravel the unexpected and elevate your real estate game in ways yo...

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 program benefits and property value determination. * How to match the contractor to the right work, budget, and property improvement. * The guidelines for fixtures and finishes - seamless projects, conservative budgets, and realistic timelines. * Struggling with the emotions a...

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 syndrome and the need for focus and simplicity in business strategies * Emphasis on the importance of nudging and knowing numbers to drive business success * 10, 80, 10 rule and the role of the CEO or visionary in business execution * Concept of culture as "values in motion" a...

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. * Effective ways to analyze deals without wasting time or money. * The value of referral business and building a great agent network. * The effectiveness of door knocking for generating leads and selling properties, particularly for off-market deals. * Being transparent w...

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. Dan shares his journey, from flips to building portfolios, and offers valuable advice on finding the right agent for your investment ventures. Dan Fortune is a realtor with the Impact Team at Your Castle Real Estate. He is also a lender, investor, author, founder, coach, an...

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, founder of Envision Advisors and Property Llama. He is also the host of the Denver Real Estate Investing podcast. Derek and Chris get into: * Chris’s strategies for making mentor relationships in real estate a win-win for both the mentee and the mentor. * Chris’s passion for...

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 face in the real estate industry. Derek and Amy get into: * How neither Derek or Amy planned to get into real estate, but eventually got into the industry. * Amy’s principle that a real estate agent must always prioritize the client rather than the deal itself. * What to loo...

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. * Renovations that take longer than expected due to permitting issues. * Analyzing real estate deals and comparing them to investing in the stock market. * The profitability of real estate flips in Denver, Colorado. * The challenges of the permitting process in Denver. * The imp...

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 Kinney is an experienced real estate broker helping Mid-Century Modernaires buy, sell, design and preserve homes in Colorado. Derek and Adrian get into: * Adrian's experience in the Denver Metro market, particularly in the Mid Century Modern niche. * The importance of app...

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 agent for 12 years, overlapping his police officer career, and is now part of the Super Agents Collaborative, powered by eXp Realty. * The benefits of assuming mortgages in today's high-interest rate environment, highlighting how it can make a property more attractive to buye...

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 Partner and Co-Founder of Team Denver Homes. Derek and Mor get into: * Mor shares stories of playing in the World Series of Poker, and reveals the parallels between poker and real estate negotiation, citing the importance of consistency and making the most of limited opportunit...

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 and his team succeed in the property redevelopment (aka Fix & Flip) space. Season 2 will feature interviews with real estate agents, investors, and people who are a hybrid of both aspects of real estate. Insights into the Denver investment market. Tips and tricks on how to ...

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't know how to run a business. Doug’s views on empathy and why he wants to help people who have been hurt. The concept of working on your business versus in your business. The Eisenhower principle (which actually may not have been created by Eisenhower yet nonetheless is o...

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-owned real estate investing firm focused primarily on property redevelopment. Derek, Jesse, and Rachel get into: How a partnership flip works. How many flips and rentals Rachel and Jesse have done. The importance of focusing on logistics. Getting into the growth mindset of pa...

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 recommends, are: Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business, by Gino Wickman. This book explores what the author calls the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork, by Dan Sullivan. This book is about buil...

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 fixtures and finishes that will help you avoid expensive mistakes. He’ll get into: Why having systems in place will increase your chance of success. The best way to approach renovating fixtures (built-in cabinets, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, HVAC systems, installe...

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 builders. Derek dives deep into how real estate investors can inspect a property in under an hour so they can decide if it’s worth investing in. He also details what you can expect to spend per square foot for various types of fix & flip projects in the Denver, Colorado area. The...

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 into: Understanding the foundational and structural status of a property up front Focusing your money where you’ll get the most value Cosmetic choices and what they mean for your ROI Focusing on both the inside and the outside of a property Ways to save money overall withou...

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 expertise on bidding jobs and hiring the right people. They’ll get into: Creating a one-page budget for contract jobs Breaking down the different kinds of contractors you can work with The two-way street of interviewing Fostering good working relationships over time Connec...

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 skill sets of your team. We’re breaking that down in order to show you what can work best for you to bring you the best return on your investment. He’ll get into: Going wide vs going deep in deal sourcing Finding your number one referral source Discerning and delegating tasks ...

Welcome to Raising the Flipping Bar, a podcast dedicated to all things Fix & Flip. In this introductory episode, your host Derek Marlin breaks down how we're creating value for all investors of all levels to help them make more money, save as much time as possible, and avoid as many mistakes as possible. We’ll get into: Introducing Derek Marlin and his background in the Fix & Flip space Scaling your business with a growth mindset Focusing on the core pieces of your business Building a commu...

In this episode, Derek Marlin gives you the basic steps for getting your financial house in order to successfully set the stage for a successful property redevelopment, or Fix & Flip. We’ll give you the step by step of analyzing what you have, what you need, and what you’ll get. No matter where you are in the Fix & Flip game, you are guaranteed to get some value out of these tips. We’ll get into: Taking inventory of all of your assets Reducing debts and liabilities Setting aside reserves De...

In this episode, Derek Marlin introduces you to the complex process of analyzing deals. If you don't know what a good deal is, you shouldn’t waste your time trying to find one, so we’re setting you up with the knowledge to avoid making bad decisions for your Fix & Flip. We’ll get into: Becoming a more discerning buyer Deciding on your key metrics Considering outside influence Finding the velocity of money Breaking down the math Staying credible in your industry Connect with us: LinkedIn ...