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

Episode 130 of the The Evernest Real Estate Investor podcast, hosted by Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton, titled "Episode 130: Why I Left Tech to Develop Real Estate | Dave Barker" was published on November 10, 2025 and runs 37 minutes.

November 10, 2025 ·37m · The Evernest Real Estate Investor

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Episode Description

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

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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]

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Production House: Flint Stone Media

Copyright of Evernest 2025.

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