Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

Gene Trowbridge spent 20 years as a successful real estate syndicator before becoming a securities attorney. In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Gene joins Dave Dubeau to share his journey—and the compliance traps that many new capital raisers fall into. Gene talks about the biggest mistakes he sees new syndicators make, like failing to read their own documents, misunderstanding capit...

What happens when you stop chasing shiny objects and focus on dominating your own backyard? In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Brian Ferguson, a Texas-based real estate investor who’s built an impressive multi-asset portfolio—without straying far from home. Brian shares how he and his team have scaled to over 1,300 multifamily units, 500,000+ square feet of sho...

Gualter Amarelo reveals why ditching property managers was the key to scaling his real estate business from 24 units to over 600—and how bringing in consultants and VAs helped him slash costs and boost efficiency. This is a must-listen for investors tired of feeling stuck or burnt out by traditional property management systems. Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are...

Paul Campbell went from long-term rentals and house flips to launching a booming vacation rental business. In this episode, he reveals how one costly mistake turned into a profitable pivot—and why luxury STRs might just be the smartest move in real estate today. Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'...

What if you could sell your property through a transparent online bidding process—similar to eBay, but built for real estate? Dave chats with Angela Hern, founder of BidThisProperty.com, about how investors can sell smarter and make more by tapping into a new way of doing deals. Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from t...

What happens when a high-tech AI leader trades his W-2 for real estate syndications? In this episode, Todd Bailey shares how he left a 20+ year career in semiconductor and AI research to go all-in on multifamily investing. We talk about his journey from passive investor to capital raiser, how he weathered the recent multifamily market corrections, and what it takes to build a syndication business...

Ryan Webster didn’t just step into multifamily investing—he scaled fast and smart. From a background in home building to managing over $200M in apartment assets, Ryan shares how he attracted institutional capital early, what he looks for in deals today, and the deeper realities behind rent growth, NOI, and market timing. This is a must-listen for anyone serious about long-term success in real esta...

Joe Rinderknecht, co-founder of Cowboy Capital, shares how he built a 419-unit portfolio in just 12 months — focusing on overlooked markets like Montana and Idaho. In this episode, he opens up about past deals that went sideways, how he turned hard lessons into smarter investing, and why brutal honesty is the key to raising capital that lasts. We dig into: Why cap rates and price-per-door don’t sc...

What if you could snowball your way to over 200 units—without raising a dime of outside capital? In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Mike Preshman shares how he turned a few vacation rentals into a self-funded real estate empire. Mike dives into the details of how he built cash flow through short-term rentals, reinvested strategically into multifamily, and used house hacking to live m...

Most people avoid California when it comes to real estate investing—but that might be a big mistake. Anthony Walker joins Dave Dubeau to bust the biggest myths about the California market and explain why the Golden State is still a land of opportunity for smart, long-term investors. Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales fr...

Flipping houses can generate quick cash—but holding the right assets is how long-term wealth is built. In this episode, host Dave Dubeau talks with experienced investor David Dickson about the real differences between flipping for income and holding multifamily properties for net worth. David shares lessons from more than a decade of flipping, why he expanded into multifamily investing, how value-...

In this episode, John Azar reveals how he's helping real estate operators grow their portfolios—even in a tough market. From providing liquidity and capital to experienced partners, to finding real off-market opportunities, John breaks down what it means to think like a contrarian and win. Discover how his firm approaches deals, why operator experience matters more than asset size, and how he's he...

What makes Nashville one of the hottest commercial real estate markets in the U.S.? Brian Truman reveals the city’s economic drivers, his brokerage’s relationship-first model, and an exciting high-rise project downtown. Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to...

Can women be better at raising capital than men? In this powerful episode of the Property Profits Podcast, I sit down with Jenniffer Maldonado, a real estate investor who went from having just $35 in her bank account to raising millions in private capital—without flashy marketing or high-pressure tactics. Jenniffer now dedicates her time to helping other women do the same. She reveals how deeper c...

Luxury isn’t just about where you stay — it’s about how you’re treated. In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, I interview Glensky Inagas, who helps manage over $800 million in high-end vacation rentals through his company, Luxury. We dig into how his team delivers top-tier service, uses AI to grow their portfolio, and attracts celebrity clients for everything from retreats to music vide...

William Liu started as an accidental landlord in 2010—and today, he and his wife are full-time multifamily syndicators with over 150 units and counting. In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, William shares how they transitioned from single-family homes in California to larger multifamily deals in Dallas, how they’re raising millions in private capital, and why they treat real estate lik...

  Hilary Graves went from teaching music in a classroom to raising capital for multifamily deals and co-GPing development projects. In this episode, she shares how she made that transition, what helped her scale fast, and how she’s gearing up to go full-time in real estate after 25 years of teaching. Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor w...

Can you really build a profitable real estate portfolio in a place like Santa Cruz, California? Matt Mainini has done exactly that—and in this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, he shares how. From house hacking and seller financing to short-term rentals and affordable housing, Matt breaks down the smart strategies that helped him thrive in one of the priciest markets in the country. He also...

Can you really build a profitable real estate portfolio in a place like Santa Cruz, California? Matt Mainini has done exactly that—and in this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, he shares how. From house hacking and seller financing to short-term rentals and affordable housing, Matt breaks down the smart strategies that helped him thrive in one of the priciest markets in the country. He also...

In this episode, I talk with Alex Kingman about how she’s flipping homes in California, investing in multifamily out of state, and raising capital like a pro—all while raising a young family. She shares what most new GPs miss when raising capital, and how simple follow-up and building trust can make all the difference when you're just getting started. Get Interviewed on the Show! - ===============...

What happens when you stay focused instead of chasing the next shiny object in real estate? Jay Balekar shares how he and his partners built a nearly 650-unit multifamily portfolio by sticking to one asset class and one geographic region. In this episode, Jay breaks down their strategy, how they’ve adapted without overreaching, and why multifamily still makes sense—even in a tough market. We dive...

Is bigger really better when it comes to real estate deals? In this episode, Joe Nolan shares why smaller multifamily properties under $2M might actually bring bigger returns. He breaks down how he and his partner are raising capital from friends and family, structuring their deals for transparency, and unlocking serious value in overlooked markets. Get Interviewed on the Show! - =================...

This week, Eliav Kling returns to the show to reveal how he built a powerful U.S. multifamily portfolio while living abroad. Dave and Eliav dive into smart co-GP strategies, cross-border investing for Canadians, and how conservative underwriting helped avoid bad deals during the frenzy. Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tale...

Selling an investment property doesn’t have to mean giving a large portion of your profits to the IRS. In this episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with 1031 exchange expert Jeffrey Peterson to explain how U.S. real estate investors can legally defer capital gains taxes. They break down what qualifies as like-kind real estate, the strict 45-day and 180-day deadlines, and the planning mistakes that can d...

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau interviews Elan Gordon, who shares how he and his team converted a pandemic-stricken hotel into a thriving multifamily community in Houston. From pitfalls behind the walls to smart layout redesigns, Elan breaks it all down. Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales f...