Raising the Flipping Bar with Derek Marlin

In this episode, host Derek Marlin and his guest Chris Lopez explore tips for finding mentors in real estate, optimizing your rental properties, real estate financial planning, and more.  Chris Lopez is an active investor, founder of Envision Advisors and Property Llama. He is also the host of the Denver Real Estate Investing podcast.  Derek and Chris get into:    * Chris’s strategies for making m...

In this episode, Derek is joined by partner and founder member of 8z Real Estate, Amy Terry.  A data-driven market expert who is all about quality over quantity, Amy is committed to fixing the problems brokers and consumers face in the real estate industry.  Derek and Amy get into:  * How neither Derek or Amy planned to get into real estate, but eventually got into the industry.  * Amy’s principle...

In this episode, Derek Marlin does a deep dive into his most memorable deals, including his top-performing flip and his most costly flop.  Derek gets into:  * Working with sellers to find solutions that meet their needs.  * Renovations that take longer than expected due to permitting issues.  * Analyzing real estate deals and comparing them to investing in the stock market. * The profitability of...

In this episode, Derek Marlin and his guest Adrian Kinney discuss real estate appraisal, appraisal gaps, the value of Mid Century Modern homes in Denver, and the challenges of flipping properties in the Denver market.  Adrian Kinney is an experienced real estate broker helping Mid-Century Modernaires buy, sell, design and preserve homes in Colorado. Derek and Adrian get into:  * Adrian's expe...

In this episode, Derek Marlin and his guest Barry Overton explore:  * Real estate investing at high-interest rates.  * Barry’s background as a Gulf War veteran and former Denver Police Officer.  * Barry has been a real estate agent for 12 years, overlapping his police officer career, and is now part of the Super Agents Collaborative, powered by eXp Realty.  * The benefits of assuming mortgages in...

In this episode, host Derek Marlin and guest Mor Zucker explore parallels between poker and real estate, Mor’s unique approach to real estate, and insights on matching properties to clients.  Mor Zucker is the Operating Partner and Co-Founder of Team Denver Homes.  Derek and Mor get into:  * Mor shares stories of playing in the World Series of Poker, and reveals the parallels between poker and rea...

In this first episode of season 2, Derek Marlin explores valuable investment strategies to help you win in the real estate investing world for the rest of 2023.  Derek gets into:  How season 1 was a masterclass about how Derek and his team succeed in the property redevelopment (aka Fix & Flip) space.  Season 2 will feature interviews with real estate agents, investors, and people who are a hyb...

In this episode, Derek Marlin talks with Doug Slaybaugh, a professional coach for accounting and finance professionals.  In this episode, Derek and Doug get into:  The entrepreneur myth and how many business owners actually don't know how to run a business. Doug’s views on empathy and why he wants to help people who have been hurt.  The concept of working on your business versus in your busin...

In this episode, Derek Marlin, Jesse Granados, and Rachel Tangney explore the ups and downs of a particularly successful flip they partnered on.  Jesse and Rachel are real estate investors who work for J&R Homes, a family-owned real estate investing firm focused primarily on property redevelopment.  Derek, Jesse, and Rachel get into:  How a partnership flip works. How many flips and rentals Ra...

In this episode, Derek Marlin explores the nitty gritty details business owners and real estate investors need to understand in order to finish projects successfully.  Two books that Derek discusses in this episode, and highly recommends, are:  Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business , by Gino Wickman. This book explores what the author calls the Entrepreneurial Operating System.  Who Not How: The F...

In this episode, Derek Marlin explores the pros and cons of real estate investors doing the fixtures and finishes themselves on properties they're fixing and flipping. He’ll share with you tons and tips or tricks related to fixtures and finishes that will help you avoid expensive mistakes.  He’ll get into:  Why having systems in place will increase your chance of success.  The best way to app...

In this episode, Derek Marlin explores how to accurately budget for rehabbing homes and apartments. He also provides recommendations on how to create a detailed statement of work that can be provided to contractors and builders.  Derek dives deep into how real estate investors can inspect a property in under an hour so they can decide if it’s worth investing in. He also details what you can expect...

In this episode, Derek Marlin describes the 5 key factors you need to consider when budgeting your fix & flip. He’ll be sharing his best flip tips to make sure that you are properly budgeting for your renovations. He’ll get into: Understanding the foundational and structural status of a property up front Focusing your money where you’ll get the most value Cosmetic choices and what they mean fo...

In this episode, Derek Marlin is joined by Senior Project Manager for ELEVATION, Travis Masse. As a project manager, Travis is responsible for finding the best contractors for every Fix & Flip job, and he’s here to share his expertise on bidding jobs and hiring the right people.  They’ll get into: Creating a one-page budget for contract jobs Breaking down the different kinds of contractors you...

In this episode, Derek Marlin shares the key factors behind deal sourcing and marketing your business. We know that sourcing is going to differ greatly from business to business based on market conditions, budget, and the skill sets of your team. We’re breaking that down in order to show you what can work best for you to bring you the best return on your investment. He’ll get into: Going wide vs g...

Welcome to Raising the Flipping Bar, a podcast dedicated to all things Fix & Flip. In this introductory episode, your host Derek Marlin breaks down how we're creating value for all investors of all levels to help them make more money, save as much time as possible, and avoid as many mistakes as possible. We’ll get into: Introducing Derek Marlin and his background in the Fix & Flip spa...

In this episode, Derek Marlin gives you the basic steps for getting your financial house in order to successfully set the stage for a successful property redevelopment, or Fix & Flip. We’ll give you the step by step of analyzing what you have, what you need, and what you’ll get. No matter where you are in the Fix & Flip game, you are guaranteed to get some value out of these tips. We’ll ge...

In this episode, Derek Marlin introduces you to the complex process of analyzing deals. If you don't know what a good deal is, you shouldn’t waste your time trying to find one, so we’re setting you up with the knowledge to avoid making bad decisions for your Fix & Flip. We’ll get into: Becoming a more discerning buyer Deciding on your key metrics Considering outside influence Finding the...