Raising the Flipping Bar with Derek Marlin

In this episode, I’m tackling a question I hear all the time—is flipping dead in 2026?

Short answer: not even close. But the game has changed.

I break down what I’m seeing right now in the Denver market, where the real opportunities are, and how smart investors are still finding profitable deals despite tighter margins and increased competition. This isn’t about guessing—it’s about using real data, understanding market dynamics, and making strategic decisions that actually work in today’s environment.

I also dive into the top submarkets in Denver where I’m seeing the most activity, the lead generation strategies that are producing real opportunities, and the biggest mistakes I see new investors making that are costing them time and money.

If you’re serious about flipping in 2026, this episode will help you stay ahead of the curve and avoid learning lessons the hard way.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Is Flipping Dead in 2026?
01:42 – Understanding the Denver Market Dynamics
06:35 – Hotspots for Flipping in Denver
09:37 – Lead Generation Strategies for Success
13:13 – Avoiding Rookie Mistakes in Flipping
19:16 – Final Thoughts and Resources

🚨 We’re Hiring a Real Estate Agent 🚨
I’m actively looking for a driven real estate agent to join our team and plug into a system that’s already generating real opportunities.

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Until next time—keep raising the bar, and I’ll catch you on the flip side.

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In this episode, I’m doing something a little different.

Instead of breaking down a deal or strategy, I’m opening up an opportunity — and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how I’m building and scaling our real estate team heading into 2026.

Right now, deal flow isn’t the issue. The real challenge is having the right people in place to handle the volume, convert opportunities, and continue pushing the business forward without slowing momentum.

After recently expanding the team with high-performing acquisitions reps, I’m now looking for a different kind of player — someone who can step into a fast-paced environment, manage relationships, convert leads, and help drive the next phase of growth.

This isn’t a traditional retail real estate role. This is about operating inside an investment-focused ecosystem — working off-market opportunities, collaborating with a high-energy team, and being part of something that’s scaling quickly.

If you or someone you know is ready to break out of the average, increase income potential, and plug into a system already producing real opportunities, this episode is for you.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 - Introduction to Raising the Flipping Bar, and Why We’re Expanding our Team
• 01:28 - Opportunities for Real Estate Agents
• 04:13 - The Need for a New Team Member
• 06:51 - The Role and Responsibilities of the New Agent
• 09:23 - Who This Position is For and Not For
• 11:56 - Compensation and Joining the Team

Join a company that values quality over quantity and is dedicated to developing the next generation of successful real estate professionals.

For more details to apply, click HERE or send me an email at info@elevationinvest.com, DM me on social media, or call 720-545-0490.

Thank you for tuning in to this special episode of Raising the Flipping Bar. Don't forget to leave me a review and share this episode with anyone who might benefit from it. Until next time, keep reaching for those goals, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

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Welcome back to Raising the Flipping Bar.

In this episode, I wanted to slow things down and talk about something dominating headlines — institutional buyers, hedge funds, and Wall Street “owning all the homes.”

There’s a lot of noise, fear, and political rhetoric around this topic. So instead of reacting emotionally, I wanted to look at the actual data and break down what’s really happening — nationally and here in Metro Denver.

I’m not here to get political. I am here to be factual.

Drawing from our direct experience working with institutional buyers on both the buy side and sell side — and backed by data from the GAO, CoreLogic, Urban Land Institute, and more — this episode separates myth from reality and explains what this really means for affordability, investors, agents, and buyers heading into 2026.

If you’re worried about housing affordability, trying to buy your first home, or investing in real estate, this is an episode you’ll want to hear.

In this episode, I cover:

🏘️ How many homes institutions actually own nationwide
📊 The real breakdown of Wall Street vs. Main Street investors
🧱 Why the 2008 crash created a new rental asset class
📉 What happened when institutions stopped buying in 2022
📍 Why Metro Denver isn’t impacted the way headlines suggest
🌎 The top U.S. markets where institutional ownership is concentrated
⚖️ Who wins and loses if institutional buyers are restricted
🏗️ The real drivers of affordability (hint: it’s not hedge funds)
🔍 Potential unintended consequences no one is talking about
📈 How investors should think strategically about 2026

If you’re a real estate investor, agent, homeowner, or someone trying to understand where the housing market is actually headed — this episode will help you replace emotion with data and build a smarter strategy.

🔗 Connect with me and ELEVATION

LinkedIn (Derek): /derekmarlin
ELEVATION Website: https://elevationinvest.com

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