Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

Strong communities do not happen by accident.
Steven Libman believes multifamily investing is about more than buying apartment buildings. It is about creating places where people know their neighbors, support one another, and feel valued.
In this conversation, Steven explains how his company, Investing with Purpose, combines multifamily investing with intentional community building. From resident CARES teams and neighborhood events to financial education and community outreach, he shares how caring for residents has become part of their investment strategy.
Steven also discusses selecting experienced operating partners, navigating today's market conditions, and maintaining transparency with investors during uncertain times.
Key Topics
Why experienced operating partners come before underwriting
Lessons from recent market challenges
How resident CARES teams build stronger communities
Community events that help neighbors connect
Why resident retention improved through intentional engagement
The difference between KPIs and Key Care Indicators
Financial education opportunities for residents
Raising capital by staying true to company values
Guest Information
Steven Libman
Founder of Investing with Purpose
Website:https://www.iwpurpose.com
Learn more about the Purpose Care Initiative and current investment opportunities through the company website.
Connect with Steven
Website:https://www.iwpurpose.com
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/property-profits-real-estate-podcast/id1445202

Building a Multifamily Business Starts with the Right Team
Owning a large apartment community has been Sonia Dimitrov's goal since she first arrived in America. In this episode, she explains how that dream has grown into a family business focused on multifamily investing.
Sonia shares how years of working together in successful businesses prepared her family for this next chapter. Each member brings a different strength to the team, allowing them to divide responsibilities across acquisitions, financing, construction, and asset management while learning from experienced mentors along the way.
If you're interested in multifamily investing, this conversation offers practical insight into preparing before making your first acquisition.
In This Episode
Sonia's journey from Bulgaria to the United States
The experience that inspired her multifamily investing goal
Building a business with six family members
Why clearly defined roles create stronger teams
Investing in mentorship before investing in apartments
Evaluating dozens of opportunities before finding the right deal
Plans to acquire a 100 to 120 unit apartment community
Long term goals for growing a multifamily portfolio
About Sonia Dimitrov
Sonia Dimitrov is an entrepreneur based in Houston with experience in plumbing, HVAC, contracting, and commercial real estate. She is now focused on acquiring multifamily apartment communities alongside her family while applying the business systems and teamwork that have helped them succeed in other industries.
Connect with Sonia
LinkedIn: Search Sonia Dimitrov
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Most passive investors focus on finding the next deal. Chad Ackerman says the better place to start is understanding yourself as an investor.
Description
The passive investing world has changed dramatically over the past few years. Operators have been tested, markets have shifted, and investors have become more cautious.
In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Chad Ackerman to discuss what limited partners should be learning before investing in another syndication. Chad shares how he transitioned from a corporate career into full time passive investing and now coaches investors on building an investment strategy that fits their goals instead of chasing every opportunity.
One of the biggest lessons from the conversation is the importance of defining your investor identity. Chad explains how understanding your goals, risk tolerance, and preferred investment timeline helps investors quickly recognize opportunities that fit and avoid those that do not.
Key Topics
Why passive investing matched Chad's lifestyle better than active investing
Lessons learned from investing in the wrong first deal
What investor identity means and why it matters
How to evaluate syndication opportunities more effectively
Why bonus depreciation is worth understanding
How today's market has made operator selection easier
Guest Information
Chad Ackerman
Website: chadackermanrealestate.com/start
Starter Kit for Passive Investors
Call to Action
Connect with Chad and download his Passive Investor Starter Kit at:
chadackermanrealestate.com/start
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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/property-profits-real-estate-podcast/id1445202

Hidden profits could already be sitting inside your building.
Most commercial properties generate valuable data every day, but many owners never use it. Bill Douglas explains how taking control of your property's digital infrastructure can reduce expenses, create new income, and improve the overall value of your investment.
During this conversation, Bill breaks down digital infrastructure in simple terms and shares a real example from a 231 unit apartment community. His team identified duplicate systems, unnecessary operating costs, and an opportunity for the owner to take control of internet services for residents. The result was significant savings, new revenue opportunities, and a better experience for tenants.
If you've been looking for practical ways to increase net operating income without major renovations, this episode offers a different way to think about the technology already inside your property.
Key Topics
What digital infrastructure really means
Why many building systems are never managed together
How data can reduce operating expenses
A real multifamily case study that uncovered more than $40,000 in annual savings
Why technology should be treated as an asset instead of an expense
Bill's book Peak Property Performance and its practical playbook
Guest Information
Bill Douglas
Book: Peak Property Performance
Website: PeakPropertyPerformance.com
Company: OpticWise.com
LinkedIn: Bill Douglas
Call to Action
Learn more about Bill's work at PeakPropertyPerformance.com or OpticWise.com. Bill also welcomes conversations with commercial real estate owners, asset managers, and property managers looking to improve property performance.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/property-profits-real-estate-podcast/id1445202

Timberland investing is about much more than harvesting trees.
John Brenard explains why successful timberland investing starts with buying the right land in the right location. Instead of waiting decades for returns, his strategy focuses on purchasing properties with timber of different ages while creating multiple income opportunities through land sales, recreational leases, and selective timber harvesting.
Dave and John discuss why nearby sawmills are critical, how recreational buyers create additional value, and why population growth throughout the Southeast has increased demand for well-located timberland.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why timberland is a real estate investment
How mature timber can produce cash flow sooner than many investors expect
Why land value is just as important as timber value
How recreational hunting leases create additional income
Why buying near multiple sawmills reduces investment risk
How smaller timber properties create more exit opportunities
How Southview diversifies properties across multiple counties
Guest Information
John BrenardSouthview Timberland Investments
Website: https://southviewtimber.com
Connect
Visit Southview Timberland Investments through their website contact form to learn more about timberland investing and their investment fund.
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/property-profits-real-estate-podcast/id1445202 

Most people ask family offices for money. Daniel Kaufman explains why that is usually the wrong first step and what actually gets experienced investors to pay attention.
Description
Daniel Kaufman leads a third generation family office that has grown into a fully integrated real estate platform with more than 1,100 employees. Rather than chasing trends, his team focuses on long term opportunities by following data, experience, and changing market conditions.
During this conversation, Daniel shares how family offices think about investments, why many new developers get into trouble with expensive financing, and why success in real estate comes from patience instead of shortcuts.
He also explains how people can stand out when reaching out to experienced investors and why thoughtful preparation often matters more than the perfect pitch.
Key Topics
What a modern family office actually does
Why playing the long game creates better results
The danger of high interest hard money loans
Common mistakes made by new developers
How to approach family offices professionally
Why preparation and effort make a lasting impression
Guest Information
Daniel Kaufman
Website:DanielKaufmanRE.com
Company:TheKaufmanCo.com
LinkedIn:Daniel Kaufman
Call to Action
Connect with Daniel through his website or LinkedIn to learn more about his work and follow his market insights.
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/property-profits-real-estate-podcast/id1445202776