Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

Becca Hintergardt shares her journey from syndicator to real estate bookkeeper—and how understanding your numbers can make or break your deals. Discover why capitalizing vs. expensing could be worth tens of thousands, and why most bookkeepers don’t cut it for real estate pros.
Get Interviewed on the Show! -==================================Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like toshare with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafidereal estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to takeaction with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find outmore and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
#RealEstate #InvestorTips #DaveDubeau

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 capital calls, and paying illegal commissions. He also offers practical advice on how to legally advertise your deals and build relationships with investors—without crossing the line with the SEC.
If you’re raising capital or thinking about it, this is a must-listen conversation from someone who’s been on both sides of the table.
Get Interviewed on the Show! -==================================Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like toshare with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafidereal estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to takeaction with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find outmore and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
#realestateinvesting #syndication #capitalraising #propertyprofits #geneTrowbridge

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 shopping and professional centers, and a thriving single-family operation—all while staying rooted in Victoria, Texas.
Discover why Brian believes proximity gives him a competitive edge, the pros and cons of staying local, and how he made the leap from self-funded deals to raising capital from retail and institutional investors.
From flipping houses to managing $25M assets, Brian gets real about what it takes to grow strategically while maintaining control and integrity in every deal.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale up, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for real estate investors at every level.
Get Interviewed on the Show! -==================================Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like toshare with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafidereal estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to takeaction with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find outmore and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
#realestateinvesting #propertyprofits #multifamilyinvesting #brianferguson

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 you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like toshare with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafidereal estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to takeaction with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find outmore and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
#propertymanagement #realestatehacks #investorlife #virtualassistants #realestateinvesting

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'd like toshare with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafidereal estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to takeaction with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find outmore and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
#realestateinvesting #vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #luxurySTR #propertyprofits

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 the trenches' you'd like toshare with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafidereal estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to takeaction with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find outmore and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
#realestate #propertyprofits #bidthisproperty

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 from scratch.
Whether you're an active operator or a busy professional looking to diversify, Todd's story will inspire you to think bigger about what's possible with real estate.
Get Interviewed on the Show! -==================================Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like toshare with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafidereal estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to takeaction with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find outmore and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
#realestateinvesting #multifamilysyndication #capitalraising

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 estate.
Get Interviewed on the Show! -==================================Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like toshare with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafidereal estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to takeaction with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find outmore and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
#MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateStrategy #RyanWebster #PropertyProfitsPodcast

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 scare him
Structuring smart JV deals with family offices
Vetting partners before the paperwork
And the underrated importance of solid asset management
If you’ve ever raised money, managed deals, or made mistakes — this episode is for you.
Get Interviewed on the Show! -==================================Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like toshare with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafidereal estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to takeaction with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find outmore and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
#multifamilyinvesting #realestatecapitalraising

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 mortgage-free.
Now, with over 220 units under his belt, Mike is shifting gears into commercial assets like triple-net lease and industrial properties to reduce stress and scale smarter. He also reveals the importance of doing deep due diligence and staying disciplined in every step of the process.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your portfolio without outside investors, this episode will give you plenty to think about.
Get Interviewed on the Show! -==================================Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like toshare with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafidereal estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to takeaction with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you!Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
#realestateinvesting #snowballstrategy #passiveincome #propertyprofits #mikepreshman