Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau chats with Louisiana-based real estate investor and tech entrepreneur Carlos Pineda. Carlos shares how he went from wholesaling during the 2021 market frenzy to building a tech-driven, vertically integrated real estate business that now spans four companies. Carlos reveals the critical turning point in his journey: realizing that tr...

In this insightful episode, Dave sits down with AdaPia d’Errico, a seasoned capital raiser with over $500M raised under her belt. Known for her strategic, no-nonsense approach to investor relations, AdaPia opens up about how to raise capital professionally—without falling into gimmicks or hype. She shares how her background in hedge funds and banking shaped her perspective, and why traditional, re...

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau welcomes Shannon Robnett, a seasoned second-generation developer from Boise, Idaho. Shannon breaks down how he and his team approach real estate development projects, including why they avoid land banking, how they strategically select land based on rent optimization, and the unique way they design projects by involving subcontractors fr...

What if the biggest slumlord in the U.S. isn't who you think it is? In this eye-opening episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with Sam Sells, a real estate investor and impact-driven entrepreneur, to expose a surprising truth: the U.S. government—through its aging public housing—is the country’s largest slumlord. Sam shares how his team is creating a real estate revolution by partnering with public housi...

In this eye-opening episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau is joined by A.J. Peak, founder of Health Wealth Capital, to explore a niche but powerful real estate strategy: investing in medical office buildings through triple net leases. A.J. shares how his team buys properties from doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals—then keeps them on as tenants—creating passive inv...

In this episode, multifamily expert Spencer Cullor joins Dave Dubeau to discuss how strategic planning and smart operations can make all the difference in real estate investing. Spencer shares powerful stories, including converting a boarded-up five-unit building and transforming a failed independent living facility into a thriving 133-unit apartment complex. Discover why knowing your market, focu...

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with entrepreneur and franchise mogul Justin Sloan, who has successfully merged commercial real estate investing with owning and scaling restaurants. As the largest franchisee of Ever Bowl, a healthy fast-casual food concept, Justin explains how he strategically partners with investors to open debt-free restaurants and deliver real...

In this insightful episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Bethany LaFlam—a securities attorney, real estate investor, author, and luxury retreat entrepreneur. Bethany breaks down what it really means to “practice safe S.E.C.” and why compliance is crucial when raising capital. Bethany shares how she transitioned from a corporate law background into boutique hotel investmen...

In this episode, Dave chats with John Bogdasarian, founder of Promanas, about how "situation-driven investing" works in real estate. John shares stories of shifting from hospitality to short-term rentals and even building a new hospitality concept designed specifically for group travel in Nashville. John’s experience ranges from multifamily to single-family home redevelopment, to office and indust...

What if your next investment could be in self-storage—not just as a space saver, but as a serious wealth builder? In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau dives into the self-storage development world with Benjamin Salzberg and Bill Kanatas, founders of SelfStorageDevelopers.com. These two seasoned pros are not just constructing buildings—they’re designing what they call "...

In this powerful episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with Beth Bungay, a vibrant real estate syndicator and founder of Cash Cow Investments. Beth opens up about her unique journey from managing single-family rentals to co-leading a large, impact-driven housing portfolio in Las Vegas. Beth shares how her team’s 233-unit scattered-site portfolio is providing transitional and long-term housing for formerl...

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau chats with seasoned real estate entrepreneur Paul Moore. With a journey that spans engineering, Ford Motor Company, and a successful staffing firm exit, Paul reveals how he turned his attention to real estate investing and capital raising. Today, he leads Wellings Capital, where he focuses on low-drama, high-returns investing strate...

In this episode, David Saxe shares his journey from working at a $30 billion real estate investment firm to launching his own multifamily investment company in Silicon Valley. He dives into how Calvera Partners started with a humble 7-unit building and expanded into a robust portfolio across the Bay Area and beyond. David explains why now is the time to return to Silicon Valley, citing the AI boom...

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau is joined by seasoned investor and developer Andy McMullen from Legacy Acquisitions. With over 25 years of experience, Andy dives into the strategic world of Build-to-Rent (BTR) communities and how his team is leveraging this model across the Southeast U.S. Andy breaks down the appeal of horizontal apartments—single-family homes and...

In this candid and inspiring episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with real estate syndicator and developer Donato Settanni. Donato shares how he launched his business just before the chaos of COVID-19 and weathered the economic storm that followed. From remote closings and rising interest rates to new tech innovations and a 400-unit ground-up development project near Sea...

In this insightful episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau chats with commercial real estate expert Karly Iacono from CBRE. Together, they break down the often misunderstood world of net lease properties—including the differences between triple net and absolute net leases, why major corporations prefer leasing over owning, and how investors can get into the game. Karly shares rea...

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Ben Michel, a Minnesota-based multifamily syndicator who transitioned from commercial real estate broker to hands-on investor. With a tight-knit portfolio of 160 units in the Twin Cities' west suburbs, Ben shares how his past experience gives him a leg up when sourcing and acquiring properties. He unpacks how his direct-to-sel...

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau welcomes Omar Khan, founder of Boardwalk Wealth, for a real-world look at what’s really happening in today’s multifamily syndication world. Omar brings deep financial experience and candid insight into the current shakeout in the U.S. syndication space—and why experience, operational depth, and credibility matter now more than ever. Omar...

Is it really possible to build a thriving Airbnb business in both Canada and the U.S.? Brandon Jimenez says yes—and he’s doing it! In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Brandon Jimenez of Smart Money Fam to explore his unique journey in real estate investing. Brandon shares how he and his wife started in Ontario and grew a diverse portfolio from coast to coast...

In this powerful and transparent episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau sits down with seasoned multifamily investor Mark Kenney. With over 30 years of real estate experience and more than 18,000 units under his belt, Mark opens up about the volatile ups and downs of the multifamily space, especially over the past few years. Mark shares candid insights on the state of the market...

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Michael H. Zaransky, founder of MZ Capital Partners and a fourth-generation real estate investor. Michael’s firm has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine, and for good reason. He breaks down why his current strategy is focused on acquiring newer, stabilized multifamily pr...

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau sits down with Wendell Butler, a real estate investor who made a bold move—shifting from multifamily properties in New England to flipping homes and doing new construction in Charlotte, North Carolina. Wendell shares why he pivoted from long-term holds to fix-and-flips and development, and how the hot Charlotte market is shaping his...

In this episode, we welcome back experienced real estate investor and capital raising expert Tom Dunkel. With over 30 years in finance, investing, and entrepreneurship, Tom shares his recent transition from running a successful self-storage investment firm to launching his own capital-raising entity, Eagle Capital Investments. Tom breaks down what a “fund of funds” is and how it allows him to rais...

Cowboy Joe Marques joins Dave Dubeau to talk about one of the most powerful tools in a real estate investor's toolkit—consciousness and confidence. From his colorful cowboy wisdom to hard-won lessons in the trenches of real estate development, Joe explains why shifting your thinking from "asking" to "giving" can change everything when raising capital. Listeners will hear how Joe bounced back from...

In this insightful episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Andrew Reichert, a seasoned real estate entrepreneur and founder of a vertically integrated investment company focused on multifamily housing in the U.S. Heartland. Andrew shares how his team manages over 3,600 units across 65+ properties, blending boots-on-the-ground operations with tech-driven back-end efficie...