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 it

Why comping bi-level homes is tricky—and how we priced this one strategically

Design 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 deal

Full project numbers—purchase price, rehab budget, contingency use, timeline, and net profit

What turned this “double” into a “triple” and why we didn’t chase greed on the sale

You’ll also hear flip tips on:

Managing contractor costs in a high-labor market

Choosing the right permitting approach to save time and money

Negotiating smart when the right buyer and agent are at the table

We’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 learned

How to use self-directed retirement funds in GC Flip deals

Updates on Elevation Academy (Oct. 3rd at Spire Financial)

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