Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

What does it take to thrive as both a real estate financier and an investor? In this episode, Dave sits down with Robert Newstead, a seasoned real estate professional with more than two decades of experience helping investors finance deals and build wealth.
Robert shares how he balances two sides of the business—securing financing for clients on multi-million-dollar transactions and actively investing in projects across the U.S. From workforce housing to healthcare properties, Robert reveals where he sees opportunity in today’s market and why partnerships with the right operators have been the key to his success.
You’ll hear Robert’s perspective on:
How rising rates and inflation are reshaping commercial real estate deals
Why workforce housing remains a strong play despite challenges
The power of joint ventures, syndications, and fund-of-funds structures
Tips for building investor relationships through LinkedIn
 
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In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with global real estate consultant Josef Lapko, whose career spans from the ancient streets of Jerusalem to the fast-growing markets of the United States.
Josef shares the remarkable story of a 20-year development project in Jerusalem’s Old City — a project that uncovered artifacts from the time of King Solomon and required unprecedented engineering solutions, including a custom glass elevator from Japan. He explains the unique challenges of historic construction, from navigating layers of regulations to preserving centuries-old structures, and how those lessons shape his modern consulting work with family offices today.
Listeners will learn:
The complexities of building in historically significant areas
How to anticipate delays, manage risk, and assemble the right project team
Why vision and persistence pay off in heavy-duty renovations
How Josef helps family offices scale from $5–10M transactions to $70–100M portfolios
 
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to leave a secure corporate career and step into real estate investing full-time? In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Tom Kirkpatrick, a former geologist who traded his W-2 life for multifamily investing and newfound freedom.
Tom shares how he transitioned from environmental project management into co-GP partnerships, overseeing more than 200 units, and why he’s pivoting toward a fund-of-funds model. He opens up about the challenges of raising capital in today’s multifamily market and explains how he’s building systems, expanding his investor base, and using LinkedIn to connect with professionals looking to diversify outside of Wall Street.
If you’ve been thinking about breaking free from the corporate grind, this conversation is packed with insights on transferable skills, relationship-building, and why now might be the right time to consider real estate.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How Tom shifted from geology to multifamily real estate investing
The skills he carried over from corporate project management
Why he’s embracing the fund-of-funds model to help investors access bigger deals
The realities and challenges of raising capital in today’s market
How he’s leveraging LinkedIn and education to build trust with investors
 
 
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What really makes a family office different from a traditional real estate syndicator? In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave sits down with Colby Swartz, an experienced real estate developer who’s now part of the Birkentine Real Estate Group — a vertically integrated family office with a focus on long-term real estate development.
Colby explains how family offices operate, why they prioritize capital preservation and generational wealth over short-term returns, and how their approach to risk, deal flow, and property management differs from that of most developers. He shares insights on building for rent vs. building for sale, running a vertically integrated operation, and scaling with both efficiency and stability.
You’ll hear how Birkentine delivers over 1,000 rental units a year, why vertical integration matters, and what it’s like to run a business where the capital is all in-house. Whether you’re a real estate investor curious about working with a family office or simply want to understand a different investment philosophy, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.
 
 
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In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau chats with Dr. Pranay Parikh — physician, real estate syndicator, and co-founder of Ascent Equity Group — about how preferred equity can offer investors a safer, more strategic path to strong returns.
Dr. Parikh breaks down the capital stack, explains the differences between true preferred equity and its “lookalike” cousins, and shares why timing and deal structure matter more than ever in today’s market. From real-world examples to practical investor insights, this conversation is packed with clarity and actionable advice for both new and experienced investors.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How preferred equity sits between debt and common equity in the capital stack
Why some “preferred equity” in old deals might not be what it seems
How Dr. Parikh’s team structures deals to balance safety and returns
Current market realities for raising capital — and where the opportunities are now
Tips for evaluating risk and potential upside in today’s multifamily market
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Most people discover property management the hard way—after buying a rental, they suddenly become landlords dealing with tenants, toilets, and late-night calls. But today’s guest, Mo Hashem, took the opposite path. He started in property management first, building his expertise before stepping into investing, syndication, and multifamily deals.
In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast with Dave Dubeau, Mo shares how his 14+ years of experience managing over 600 properties gave him the skills and systems to scale into multifamily investing. He talks about why single-family landlords often struggle, how he helps them with a flat-fee property management model, and what it really takes to move from managing rentals to raising millions in capital.
You’ll discover:
Why economies of scale matter for both landlords and investors
The pros and cons of single-family rentals vs. multifamily investments
Mo’s perspective on today’s shifting market and how technology is reshaping real estate investing
The importance of teamwork and leverage in building true passive income
 
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In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast with Dave Dubeau, we sit down with Nic DeAngelo, founder of Saint Investment, to talk about why he believes fixed income funds are the smartest way to beat market volatility.
Nic shares how his journey from multifamily and industrial syndications led him to build a mortgage-backed income fund that delivers stable, predictable returns. He explains how buying distressed and semi-performing mortgages creates win-win opportunities for both investors and homeowners — while providing 12–14% returns in a low-leverage structure.
We cover:
Why long-term thinking is critical for real estate investing
How Saint Investment helps homeowners stay in their houses while turning non-performing notes into cash flow
Who this type of fund is ideal for (hint: retirees, business owners, and anyone tired of market chaos)
The biggest challenges and rewards of running a mortgage-backed fund
How Nic raises capital and uses webinars to educate investors
 
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What happens when you combine aerospace engineering precision with multifamily real estate? Jonathan Nichols knows firsthand. After starting in single-family rentals, Jonathan and his wife pivoted into multifamily syndication—building a portfolio of 1,000+ units across Texas and Oklahoma.
In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Jonathan shares:
Why he targets 100-unit C+ to B– properties in tertiary markets
How fixed-rate debt has helped weather today’s market turbulence
The risk management lessons he carried over from aerospace engineering
Why partnering with the right co-GPs adds critical value to deals
His realistic outlook on the multifamily market for the next 6–12 months
Whether you’re an aspiring syndicator or a seasoned investor, Jonathan’s analytical yet practical approach offers lessons you can put to work now.
 
 
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What happens when you combine multifamily real estate with industrial investments? In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with investor and entrepreneur Nick DiLeone, who is blending two powerful asset classes for bigger opportunities and stronger returns.
Nick shares how he went from working with institutional real estate firms to building his own investment company, Leone Real Estate Partners. With experience in multifamily, industrial, and even RV parks, Nick explains why he chose to focus on apartments and triple-net industrial warehouses—and why investors are showing so much interest in these deals today.
You’ll hear:
Why multifamily and industrial complement each other
How Nick structures deals and raises capital in today’s tough environment
Why industrial properties are attracting more investors than multifamily right now
The pros and cons of single-tenant industrial deals
Nick’s goals for building partnerships and scaling Leone Real Estate Partners
 
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What if you could combine affordable housing solutions with strong investment returns? In this episode of The Property Profits Real Estate Podcast, host Dave Dubeau sits down with Brett Bowman, an experienced investor with 25 communities—spanning over 1,600 lots—across the Midwest and New Orleans. Brett shares how he’s finding success in both mobile home parks and the growing niche of long-term RV park investing.
You’ll discover the surprising differences between these asset classes, how Brett finds and manages long-term RV tenants, and why municipalities often view RV parks more favorably than mobile home parks. Brett also breaks down the pros, cons, and profitability of each, along with the operational challenges that investors often overlook.
Whether you’re curious about workforce housing in unique markets or want to understand why an RV pad might rent for 50% more than a mobile home lot, this episode is packed with real-world insights for active and aspiring investors.
 
 
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