Episode 130: Why I Left Tech to Develop Real Estate | Dave Barker

Dave Barker shares his journey into real estate development after a 20+ year career in software startups. He discusses the strategies he used to build a lasting portfolio in Winter Park, CO, despite the high cost of living in this resort town and other challenges he has overcome along the way. Want to get in touch? Email Dave at [email protected]. You'll learn: Why transparency gets you further as a real estate investor (especially when you're getting started!) The challenges of raising funds for investing projects - and how to leverage other people's money so everyone wins How Dave has tackled housing affordability as part of his overall build-to-rent methodology Smart development strategies for balancing vacation rentals, second homes, and attainable housing in luxury markets =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Hosts: Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson Guest: Dave Barker of Virtus Design Build | Email Dave: [email protected] Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: [email protected] =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2025.