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 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 home, turned it into a rental, and used equity and appreciation to scale into his next property.
We break down the exact figures, financing details, cash flow, and equity strategy that made this deal possible — so you can see how a smart first purchase can become a long-term wealth-building machine.
In this episode we cover:
📍 Purchase price, down payment, and loan structure
📈 Equity growth & how he leveraged it into the next property
💰 Rental income, cash flow, expenses, and returns
🔁 Why keeping the first home became his wealth foundation
🧠 The mindset & strategy behind the move-up investor path
If you're looking to start with your first home or want to understand how everyday buyers build long-term wealth through real estate, this episode gives you the blueprint — with real numbers.
Connect with Derek Marlin and ELEVATION!
Derek on LinkedIn: /derekmarlin
ELEVATION’s website: https://elevationinvest.com
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