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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!
Raising the Flipping Bar with Derek Marlin
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 buyer behavior, I go over the latest DMAR housing stats, interest rate impacts, and why I call this a “bipolar market.”
Here’s what I cover:
Why I decided to bring podcast production in-house and the long-term ROI behind it
How I’m sharpening sales strategies by working directly in the business again
The AI tools I’m using in real estate investing and how they’re helping
Pricing strategies that are actually moving flips in today’s market
What’s working—and what’s not—for flips in different price brackets
Behind-the-scenes updates on my team, projects, and what’s next
I’ll also share pro tips for negotiating concessions, staying competitive with finishes, and positioning flips to sell fast—even in this tougher market.
Sources I reference include DMAR, Zillow, Redfin, City of Denver Housing Reports, and ATTOM’s Q2 Flipping Report.
Coming up, I’ll be diving into:
A full deal analysis breakdown (including a recent loss and lessons learned)
Marketing shifts I’m making to adapt in 2025
Details on Elevation Academy (Oct. 3rd at Spire Financial)
Connect with Derek Marlin and ELEVATION!
Derek on LinkedIn: / derekmarlin
ELEVATION’s website: https://elevationinvest.com/
ELEVATION on LinkedIn: / elevationinvestmentproperties
ELEVATION on Instagram: / elevationinvest
ELEVATION on Facebook: / elevationinvestmentproperties
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