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 itWhy comping bi-level homes is tricky—and how we priced this one strategicallyDesign 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 dealFull project numbers—purchase price, rehab budget, contingency use, timeline, and net profitWhat turned this “double” into a “triple” and why we didn’t chase greed on the saleYou’ll also hear flip tips on:Managing contractor costs in a high-labor marketChoosing the right permitting approach to save time and moneyNegotiating smart when the right buyer and agent are at the tableWe’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 learnedHow to use self-directed retirement funds in GC Flip dealsUpdates on Elevation Academy (Oct. 3rd at Spire Financial)Connect with Derek Marlin & ELEVATION:Derek on LinkedInELEVATION WebsiteELEVATION on LinkedInELEVATION on InstagramELEVATION on FacebookSubscribe to Raising the Flipping Bar:SpotifyApple PodcastsWatch on YouTube: @elevationrealestateinvesting#RealEstateInvesting #FixAndFlip #HouseFlipping2025 #DealAnalysis #SmartInvesting #DenverRealEstate #FlippingHouses #MaximizeROI #RenovationTrends #ProjectManagementTips #HouseFlippingTips