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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
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 shares how he transitioned from the corporate world into full-time real estate — and the systems, mindset, and team structure that helped him build a thriving investment company.
Here’s what we cover:
- Jordan’s journey from side hustles to full-time investor
- How he finds and funds his deals in a competitive Denver market
- His strategy for balancing flips, rentals, and private lending
- Lessons learned from market shifts and tough renovations
- Tips for managing contractors and staying on budget
- How to build a team and create repeatable systems for growth
- The mindset shift that separates part-time flippers from pros
We also talk about the importance of mentorship, networking with integrity, and using data to make confident investment decisions in 2025’s evolving market.
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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