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
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: off-market sourcing, probate delays, full-gut rehab challenges, and ultimately, a strong return for our investor client.
Here’s what I cover:
How we sourced this off-market deal through an agent referral (and why those relationships are gold)
The probate hiccup that delayed closing and how we navigated it
Why comping bi-level homes is tricky—and how we priced this one strategically
Design decisions that helped us stand out (including mid-century modern finishes and bold accent walls)
The GC Flip model: how we partnered with a cash investor and structured the deal
Full project numbers—purchase price, rehab budget, contingency use, timeline, and net profit
What turned this “double” into a “triple” and why we didn’t chase greed on the sale
You’ll also hear flip tips on:
Managing contractor costs in a high-labor market
Choosing the right permitting approach to save time and money
Negotiating smart when the right buyer and agent are at the table
We’ll include before-and-after photos and the full deal analysis spreadsheet in the show notes.
Coming up later this season:
A breakdown of a recent loss and the lessons learned
How to use self-directed retirement funds in GC Flip deals
Updates on Elevation Academy (Oct. 3rd at Spire Financial)
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