Raising the Flipping Bar with Derek Marlin
Raising The Flipping Bar is the masterclass for real estate investors of all levels looking to make more money with property redevelopment (aka Fix & Flips), and real estate investing overall. Join Derek Marlin, expert real estate investor, as he brings actionable advice to help you make more money, avoid expensive mistakes, and scale your business with a growth mindset. We’ll talk about the good, the bad, and everything in between as it relates to Fix & Flips and real estate investing overall.
On Raising The Flipping Bar, you can expect to hear Derek Marlin share the in-depth strategies his team has used to Fix & Flip 80+ homes in Denver, CO along with 115 door apartment complexes in Cincinnati Ohio. Season one includes interviews with key team members and other successful investors that will reveal the secrets you’ve been looking for to get started in flipping or take your investment business to the next level.
If you’ve been looking for education, collaboration, and community in the Fix & Flip space, Raising The Flipping Bar with Derek Marlin is the podcast for you!
Episodes
92 episodes
From 10X Growth to Lifestyle Business: Which is Best?
In this episode, I break down the two paths I see people taking in real estate and entrepreneurship: the high-growth business model versus the lifestyle business model. I talk about what each path really looks like, the trade-offs involved, and...
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 oppo...
From Polar Bear to Unicorn: The Real Estate Agent Role That Can Change Your Career
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 int...
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...
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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 20...
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 res...
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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.
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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.<...
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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 bought his primary ...
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 sha...
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Behind the Numbers: Our Latest Colorado Flip
In this episode of Raising the Flipping Bar, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics — a full deal analysis of a recent cosmetic flip in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. I’m breaking down every number, decision, and lesson from this real project so y...
The Real Estate Reboot: Why the Market Looks Weird (But Isn’t Broken)
In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s actually driving today’s real estate market — not predictions, not clickbait, but the real market movers.I’m joined by special guest Rick “The Wizard”, one of Denver’s sharpest real estate min...
What I Learned From Alex Hormozi About Building a Brand That Prints Money
In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most fascinating business plays I’ve ever seen — Alex Hormozi’s $100M business model — and how we can apply it directly to real estate investing.We’re talking about how Hormozi turned five y...
A Polar Bear, Not a Unicorn: The Sales Role That Can Change Your Life
In this episode, I share a personal story about chasing my dream job with the Denver Broncos — and how that moment shaped the way I think about opportunity. That experience is what inspired me to open up a rare and one-of-a-kind role at ELEVATI...
Fix & Flip in 2025: What Denver Buyers Really Want
Welcome back to Season 5 – Ep. 4 of Raising the Flipping Bar!In this episode, Travis and I break down what’s really happening in the Denver fix & flip market as we head deeper into 2025. Buyers are more critical than ever, homes are...
Book Club Breakdown: Lessons from Gladwell, Napoleon Hill, and More
Welcome back to Season 5 – Ep. 3 of Raising the Flipping Bar!In this episode, I’m kicking off our new Elevation Business Book Club with a deep dive into the 5 Pillars of Wealth—time, social, mental, physical, and financial—and how they ...
Deal Analysis: How We Turned a Property Into a Winning Flip
Welcome back to Season 5 - Ep. 2 of Raising the Flipping Bar!In this episode, I’m breaking down one of our deal analysis case studies—a 1972 bi-level in Arvada that we transformed into a modern family home. This project had it all...
Season 5 Launch: Updates & Actions
Welcome back to Season 5 of Raising the Flipping Bar!In this episode, I’m sharing a mid-year 2025 market update and breaking down what’s really happening in the Denver Metro real estate scene. From shifting inventory levels to changing ...
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2025 Fix & Flip Trends: Design Secrets for Maximum Profit
The real estate game is changing in 2025, and if you’re still flipping houses the way you did in 2020, you’re already behind. Buyers are more selective, and cookie-cutter flips won’t cut it anymore. In this episode of Raising The Flipping B...
Flipping Dirt for Profit: How This Couple Built Real Estate Income & Flexibility with Mike and Ligia Deaton
Real estate investing isn’t just about buying properties—it’s about buying the right ones, at the right price, with the right strategy. And if you’ve ever wondered how to successfully invest in land flipping, multifamily deals, and passive inco...
The “Fix & List” strategy for Quick ROI with Travis Masse
Flipping houses isn’t just about major renovations—it’s about strategy. In this episode of Raising The Flipping Bar, I sit down with Travis Masse, our senior project manager at Elevation, to break down the Fix & List strategy.We wal...
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Wholesaling vs. Flipping: Which Strategy Maximizes Your ROI?
In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of wholesaling with insights straight from my personal experience. I'll explore the nuances, challenges, and strategies behind successful wholesaling in real estate. Whether you're flipping prop...
3 Proven Strategies to Master Your Time and Scale Your Real Estate Business
Are you ready to make 2025 your best year in real estate? In this episode of Raising the Flipping Bar, I’m sharing the strategies I’m using at ELEVATION to set goals, streamline focus, and build momentum into the new year. From fine-tu...
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Why New Year's Resolutions are Bullshit! A Better Way to Crush 2025
Today’s episode is all about breaking free from the New Year’s resolution trap and setting yourself up for real, lasting success in 2025. Spoiler alert: I think New Year’s resolutions are total BS, and here’s why.In this episode, you’ll ...
5 Essential AI Tools to Transform Your Real Estate Business with Eli Wood
Are you ready to revolutionize your workflow with AI? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Eli Wood of Black Flag Design, who’s back to share his expertise on integrating AI tools into real estate investing and business operations. Eli breaks down...
