Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

In this inspiring episode of The Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau sits down with Dani Lynn Robison, one half of the powerhouse duo behind Freedom Family Investments. From getting started in real estate during the 2008 crash to building and running nine companies, Dani shares how she and her husband Flip transitioned from wholesaling and flipping houses to creating long-term wealth throug...

In this episode, we dive into the world of flipping homes and raising private capital with real estate investor and lender Dan Cantillana. Based in Spokane, Washington, Dan wears two hats: he flips 30–40 properties a year and runs Wave Capital Lending, helping high-net-worth individuals passively invest in real estate-backed deals. Dan walks us through how his team finds off-market properties—ofte...

In this episode, Dave Dubeau chats with expert builder and real estate investor Terry Thayer. Terry brings decades of experience in residential construction and shares how he's evolved from traditional builds to a build-to-rent strategy that includes short-term, mid-term, and long-term rentals. Terry explains how he’s maximizing small lot developments, using ADUs to boost rental income, and mainta...

In this episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with seasoned real estate investor Jorge Abreu, the mastermind behind Elevate Commercial Investment Group. With over 5,000 multifamily units under his belt, Jorge shares his journey from house flipping to managing Class A apartment complexes with smart, profitable value-add strategies. You’ll hear how Jorge has taken his renovation background and applied it t...

Are you a real estate investor using self-directed retirement funds? You might be leaving thousands of dollars on the table—or worse, getting hit by unexpected taxes. In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Josh Plave, an expert in helping investors minimize tax liabilities when using retirement accounts to invest in real estate and startups. Josh breaks down what U...

In this insightful episode, Dave Dubeau chats with note investing expert Dan Deppen about why he’s focused on buying debt rather than traditional real estate. Dan explains the difference between performing and non-performing notes, how investors can earn passive income from these assets, and what makes notes a unique and sometimes underappreciated real estate niche. Dan also dives into how investo...

In this episode, Dave sits down with Colorado-based investor, realtor, and co-living advocate James Brown (aka James Brown 2.0) to explore his unique hybrid real estate strategy. From rent-to-own deals focused on self-employed tenant-buyers to maximizing cash flow through shared housing, James unpacks the systems, challenges, and returns behind his model. He explains how his lease option deals foc...

In this thought-provoking episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with Jean Paul Szita, founder of BEO Investments, to talk about how investors can store and grow wealth in an unpredictable world. Broadcasting from Miami, Florida, Jean Paul shares his global perspective on how real estate, energy, food, and technology form the foundation of his firm’s investment strategy. Jean Paul emphasizes the importanc...

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau is joined by Danny Newberry, founder of Vail Commercial Group, who shares his journey from multifamily investing into the world of industrial and triple-net lease (NNN) commercial real estate. Danny opens up about the moment a mentor changed the trajectory of his investing strategy, why he pivoted away from multifamily, and how joint ven...

What happens when you flip the traditional idea of homeownership on its head? In this episode, former Marine and seasoned real estate investor Edward "Buddy" Rushing shares how he transformed his Southern California home into a summer cash-flow machine—funding epic international family adventures. Buddy walks us through how renting out his home via Airbnb turned a personal liability into an asset,...

What if there was a real estate strategy where you skip the tenants, toilets, and turnover—but still enjoy steady cash flow backed by billion-dollar companies? In this episode, Dave Dubeau chats with Drew Wahlgren, Managing Partner at MAG Capital Partners, to explore the little-known but powerful world of industrial net lease properties—and their secret weapon: the sale-leaseback model. Drew break...

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Sohin Shah, co-founder of InstaLend, to unpack the current real estate lending landscape and how investors can position themselves for financing success. Whether you’re flipping homes, holding rentals, or just starting out, Sohin offers practical insights into securing funding—even as lending gets tighter. He shares what s...

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Adam Gower shares the lessons he’s learned over 40 years in real estate, including how he’s survived—and thrived—through economic storms. Adam and Dave dive deep into what it means to de-leverage, why patience is more important than ever, and how noise in the market is confusing investors. Adam breaks down how his unique marketing systems help seasoned real estate...

In this powerful episode, Dave Dubeau chats with Vinney Chopra — a real estate legend, author, educator, and the smiling force behind over $1.3 billion in multifamily, senior living, and hotel assets. Vinney shares how he saw the signs of a multifamily downturn early and pivoted into senior housing and hospitality — both booming, cash-flow-rich sectors. From building state-of-the-art assisted livi...

In this insightful episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with Noel Christopher, a seasoned expert in the single-family rental (SFR) industry and executive at Fay Financial and Ginstone Companies. With over 68,000 loans serviced for investors across the U.S., Noel reveals what it really takes to scale single-family rental portfolios, even in a market that many assume is too scattered or inefficient to man...

In this conversation, Dave Dubeau sits down with Amy Sylvis, founder of Sylvis Capital and host of the Secrets to Abundant Living Podcast. Amy unpacks the five most common (and expensive!) mistakes new capital raisers make, from relying too much on friends and family to missing compliance steps that could come back to bite. She also shares her experiences navigating challenging lending environment...

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Matt Picheny, a multifamily real estate investor, educator, author, and coach. Matt takes us behind the curtain of what it really means to manage nearly 5,000 apartment units as a General Partner, including his asset management strategy, market focus, and how he adds value to each deal. Matt shares his journey from working in...

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau welcomes not one, but two powerhouses of the luxury residential real estate world—Roberto Cabrera from Manhattan and John Engel from Connecticut. Roberto shares why the Manhattan market operates in a world of its own and how co-ops and capital appreciation shape buyer behavior. Meanwhile, John explains the deep connection between New Yor...

In this episode, Dave Dubeau chats with note investing expert Kevin Shortle, a seasoned real estate entrepreneur and best-selling author. Kevin reveals why he prefers investing in notes (that’s real estate debt) over physical properties—and how it creates truly passive income streams backed by real assets. You'll hear Kevin explain exactly what a note is, the difference between a note and a mortga...

In this episode, Dave Dubeau is joined by Brendon Dedekind, a seasoned real estate developer and Florida Market Leader for the Trammell Crow Company. Brendon breaks down the high-stakes world of large-scale commercial development—where turning land into lucrative assets is the name of the game. Brendon shares how his team works with landowners, government agencies, brokers, and capital partners to...

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau reconnects with returning guest Lee Yoder of Threefold Real Estate Investments. Lee shares how his portfolio has doubled to nearly 900 units and why he made the bold move to bring property management in-house. Lee dives deep into what pushed him away from third-party managers, the challenges of going vertical, and how managing your...

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Moses Hall, a Chicago-based commercial broker and real estate developer, to explore how urban neighborhoods are being transformed through the revitalization of abandoned commercial properties. Moses shares his experience working with land banks, local governments, and community lenders to breathe new life into neglected bu...

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Joe Downs of Bellrose Group to explore the evolution from traditional self-storage to a powerful new concept—Pro Storage. Joe shares how his team accidentally discovered this niche and transformed it into a scalable business model that fills a growing need for small business owners and contractors. From the surprising stor...

In this episode, John shares how his Midwest multifamily portfolio has weathered challenges over the past few years—and why he's optimistic about 2025 and beyond. He opens up about operational hurdles, property manager missteps, and the lessons learned that now position him for smarter, stronger deals. Dave and John dive deep into: Why third-party management can make or break your investment What...

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau sits down with John Cohen from Toro Real Estate Partners to dive deep into a different side of real estate investing: land entitlement. John shares how his firm transitioned from multifamily turnarounds to entitlement deals during the pandemic—and why that pivot has paid off. John breaks down how entitlement investing works, how it'...