Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau is joined by Adrian Lufschanowski, co-founder of Thrive FP, to discuss how investing in workforce housing can go far beyond units and rent rolls. Adrian shares how his firm integrates after-school programs, free Teladoc healthcare, financial literacy training, and more into their properties—resulting in happier tenants, higher retention...

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau is joined by Charles Rossano, founder of Cohaven Capital, to explore the powerful real estate strategy of co-living. Charles shares how he transforms single-family homes into clean, affordable, and community-driven shared living spaces—and how this model delivers excellent returns for investors. You’ll learn: How co-living solves housing...

In this episode, Dave Dubeau chats with longtime real estate investor and tech founder Benson Juarez, the creator of Privy, a powerful software platform helping investors and agents find better deals, faster. Benson shares how data and investor activity can lead you to more profitable markets — and why MLS deals are still a goldmine if you know where to look. He also explains how Privy brings toge...

Is the housing market on the brink of collapse—or are we looking at one of the best investing opportunities in years? In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with real estate investing legend Jason Hartman to talk about the real story behind inflation, interest rates, housing supply, and why the market isn’t crashing the way many predicted. Jason explains why fear of...

Real estate investing can run in the family—and Ruth Hiller is living proof. With a grandmother who started investing in multifamily back in the 1940s and parents who followed suit in the 1960s, Ruth has carried on the legacy and built her own successful path in multifamily syndications. In this episode, Ruth shares how she became both a general and limited partner in multiple deals, her passion f...

They say the riches are in the niches, and real estate pro Kevin Oliver has taken that advice to heart. From flipping more than 200 homes to running group homes and now specializing in probate and divorce real estate, Kevin shares how focusing his niche has fueled his success. In this episode, Kevin reveals: How his experience with Rich Dad Poor Dad shaped his investing approach. Why group homes c...

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau sits down with real estate entrepreneur and capital raiser Carson Jones to talk about navigating today’s shifting economy, spotting opportunities, and building investor confidence. Carson shares why he’s currently focused on industrial and multifamily real estate, how market cycles shape his investment decisions, and the importance...

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with seasoned real estate broker and investor Mark Rickert from Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mark shares how he built his portfolio of single-family homes, transitioned into development projects, and why quality renovations are the key to attracting strong tenants and above-market rents. He talks about his first Airbnb...

What does it take to succeed in real estate for over 50 years? In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau sits down with Joe Homs, a seasoned investor, broker, and mentor from Orange County, California. Joe shares how he started in real estate as a teenager working with his father and built a career that spans flipping, buy-and-hold strategies, and running a brokerage with 3...

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast with Dave Dubeau, we welcome Jason Kenney from Nashville. Jason shares his journey from investing in single-family homes to scaling into multifamily properties — first as a limited partner in over 1,200 units, and now stepping into the role of a general partner. Jason breaks down what it’s really like moving from passive investing to active syndicati...

Have you ever wondered if you really got the best financing deal on your property? In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Ira Zlotowitz, founder of GParency, who has created what he calls the “Netflix of real estate lending.” Ira explains how most commercial property owners experience buyer’s remorse, thinking they could have secured better terms. His solution?...

Most people think of student housing as either dorms or big apartment buildings. But what about single-family homes scattered near campus? In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Karlston Nasser, founder of Viver Properties, who is scaling a unique model of scattered student housing. Karlston shares how a personal experience with his son’s housing situation led him...

What if you could unlock the value in your home without taking on more debt? In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Jake Kelley and Michael Carpentier from Vesta Equity to explore a new way homeowners can access their equity—debt-free. Jake and Michael explain how their platform allows homeowners to convert a portion of their home equity into cash without month...

When the market gets choppy, clear and consistent communication is what separates successful syndicators from the rest. In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau sits down with multifamily syndicator Andrew Cushman of Vantage Point Acquisitions to unpack how transparency builds investor trust—even when the news isn’t great. Andrew shares how his team has grown to manage ove...

Ever wondered how you can grow your real estate portfolio without getting hammered by capital gains taxes? In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Paul “Coach” Frank, a 40-year veteran in real estate development, brokerage, and investing, to break down the ins and outs of 1031 exchanges. Paul shares why so many investors misunderstand the term “like-kind,” the b...

In this episode, Dave Dubeau welcomes Tiffany Mittal, founder of Utility Ranger and a seasoned multifamily investor, to uncover how small landlords can reclaim lost profits by turning utilities into a revenue stream. Tiffany shares her journey from struggling with rising utility costs in her San Diego rental portfolio to discovering the game-changing Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) — a tool lo...

Active-duty-turned-investor Johnny Lynum breaks down his 117-unit portfolio and his focus on small apartment buildings across Alabama and Florida. He shares a 24-unit case study bought with 100% seller financing, how he pushed average rents by ~$325 per unit, why he loves Alabama’s fundamentals, and the capital stacks he uses (JV, LP, and even a convertible-debt option). We also dig into property...

How do you break into the world of family office investing and build real, lasting partnerships? In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau sits down with John Pugh, founder of Pew Management, to talk about his unique journey from Wall Street to real estate, and even professional basketball, to now helping family offices match capital with the right deals. John shares how he...

Dave sits down with Karl Dakin to unpack the idea of motivated money—finding a “funding soulmate” whose needs align tightly with your offer so the investment feels obvious. Karl walks through real examples: a shoe company that raised $1.3M by turning customers into investors through a Reg CF campaign, a construction-tech firm that replaced a stalled convertible note with a discount-plus-equity str...

In this fast-paced chat, Joey shares how he and his partner built more than $50K/month in passive income by pairing the Infinite Banking Concept with the right income vehicles for their personalities—think land flipping, short-term rentals, Turo fleets, content sites, private lending, and more. We dig into why “traditional retirement” can feel like a financial prison, how most investors unknowingl...

In this inspiring episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau chats with Nick Stromwall, a former college pastor turned multifamily real estate fund manager. Nick shares how his desire to support students on faith-based missions led him to real estate investing—and how that evolved into a full-blown capital raising business. From charging scooters in downtown Minneapolis to managing...

Frederick Hubler Jr., an independent financial advisor and Forbes contributor, pulls back the curtain on how major endowments and foundations invest, and how everyday accredited investors (including active real estate folks) can borrow that playbook. He explains how DSTs can help a seller complete a 1031 exchange into fractional ownership of large, stabilized, income-producing properties—think Ama...

Ever wondered how big real estate deals actually get funded? In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with capital broker and investor Ryan Haase to uncover how he helps investors and developers secure the financing they need—even in today’s tough market. Ryan breaks down what it really means to be a capital broker, how he connects borrowers with banks, funds, and pri...

Adrian shares how his team scaled to 515+ doors through joint ventures, why Ontario’s tenant landscape pushed him to reconsider heavy value-add plays, and how CMHC’s up to 95% loan-to-cost and 50-year amortization on new construction changed the math. He walks us through a typical project on a 60’ x 200’ lot: demolish a bungalow, pour slab-on-grade, wood-frame 3-storey / 10-unit (all 2-bed/2-bath...

Dave sits down with investor and WREN (Women’s Real Estate Network) founder Deborah Razo to unpack her path from chasing passive income to mastering highly active flips, value-add projects, and larger multifamily as a co-GP. Deborah explains why California flips make sense (but buy-and-holds often don’t), how she built systems and teams, and the real day-to-day of solving problems across markets l...