Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

Navigating the Red Tape in Blue States with Aaron Fragnito

In this episode, Aaron Fragnito returns to The Property Profits Podcast to reveal how he's capitalizing on overlooked opportunities in New Jersey's competitive and regulation-heavy real estate market. With over a decade of experience and more than 300 transactions under his belt, Aaron shares why he’s bullish on Class A and C multifamily assets—even amid rising interest rates and increased cap rates.
Aaron discusses how bureaucratic inefficiencies can actually benefit long-term investors, and breaks down how cap rate fluctuations translate into millions in potential gains for savvy buyers. He also explains his firm's evolving approach to capital raising, highlighting how he's now attracting family offices and institutional capital, while still welcoming accredited investors into his deals.
Whether you're new to real estate or scaling into larger investments, Aaron offers no-nonsense advice for working with brokers, structuring fund-to-fund relationships, and getting started with smaller multifamily deals the right way.
Key Takeaways:
Why interest rate hikes have created new buying opportunities
The real-world impact of cap rate shifts on property valuations
How under-leased and mismanaged properties provide hidden value
Why Aaron is committed to the New Jersey market despite its “red tape”
Best ways to build broker relationships and get into bigger deals
 
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Profitable Decarbonization with Robert Politzer

What if going green could mean more green in your wallet? In this episode, Dave chats with Robert Politzer from Green Street Global, who shares how real estate investors can boost profits by decarbonizing their properties.
Episode Summary:Robert Politzer joins Dave Dubeau to dive deep into his company’s mission: profitable decarbonization. As the founder of Green Street Global, Robert outlines a unique three-phase system that helps real estate owners turn outdated, carbon-heavy "brown buildings" into high-performing, eco-friendly assets.
From cost-saving window films to full-scale energy-efficient upgrades and clean power installations, Robert breaks down how each phase works—and how his team ties their compensation to real, measurable client savings. He also shares insights into their expansion into hotel ownership and explains why decarbonization is the new value-add in today’s market.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why "brown buildings" are becoming stranded assets in today’s market
How regulatory and market forces are pushing investors toward decarbonization
What Green Street Global’s three-phase approach looks like
How hotel owners (and other commercial property owners) can benefit from shared-savings upgrades
Real-world examples of cost-saving tech in action
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Experiential Events to Raise Capital featuring Richard Foltys

In this engaging episode, Dave Dubeau chats with Richard Foltys, a seasoned media entrepreneur and real estate investor who’s turning heads with a unique twist on capital raising. Richard shares how he leverages his background in creating high-end experiential events to bring investors and real estate deals together. From branded rooftop gatherings to showcasing live investment opportunities, Richard is elevating the investor experience in more ways than one.
He walks us through his strategy behind “Eagle Summit,” his exclusive investor event series, and gives insights into how he balances elegant experiences with education and deal flow. Whether you're a syndicator, fund manager, or simply looking for creative ways to attract investors, this episode delivers actionable takeaways and a fresh perspective on how to build lasting connections through live events.
Key Takeaways:
How Richard transitioned from brand activations to real estate capital raising
The structure and format of his Eagle Summit investor events
Tips for curating speakers, managing logistics, and qualifying attendees
The importance of presentation, branding, and creating value at every touchpoint
 
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Adapt & Adjust for Successful Syndications with Ify Asoh

How does a respected pharmacist evolve into a successful multifamily real estate syndicator? In this episode, Dave sits down with Ify Asoh to explore that exact journey.
Ify shares how she shifted from wanting to quietly build a rental portfolio to stepping into the capital-raising spotlight—all while navigating the mindset shifts needed to succeed in commercial multifamily investing. She opens up about her early missteps, how she learned to build investor relationships the right way, and how introverts can still thrive in investor-facing roles.
You’ll also hear Ify’s practical tips for optimizing LinkedIn to attract real estate investors, how she balances family life with entrepreneurship, and why she’s focused on legacy-building through both wealth and education for her children.
Key Takeaways:
The mindset transformation Ify had to make to raise capital effectively
How to avoid common mistakes when starting out in real estate syndications
Why LinkedIn became her most powerful tool for investor engagement
Her vision for generational wealth and legacy
 
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Real Estate with Infinite Banking featuring Harper Jones

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau is joined by real estate entrepreneur and infinite banking expert Harper Jones. Broadcasting from Knoxville, Tennessee, Harper shares how he balances a thriving commercial real estate portfolio—including storage facilities, mobile home parks, and industrial buildings—with a powerful financial strategy known as infinite banking.
Harper walks us through how infinite banking works, especially for the everyday investor—not just the ultra-wealthy. He explains how specially designed whole life insurance policies with mutual insurance companies allow individuals to warehouse cash in a way that’s liquid, protected, and tax-efficient. Best of all, this method lets you borrow against your policy while your money continues to grow.
You’ll also hear a compelling real-world case study of how Harper and his brother used their policies to buy a storage facility, boost its value, and refinance to pull out capital—all while letting their original funds continue compounding in their policies.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make your money work twice or how to reduce reliance on banks for investment capital, this episode is a must-listen.
 
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What's Notable about Notes featuring Fred Moskowitz

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau welcomes seasoned entrepreneur and author Fred Moskowitz to dive deep into the world of note investing—a lesser-known but powerful strategy in real estate.
Fred explains what note investing is, why it’s often overlooked by traditional investors, and how individuals can start building passive income by becoming the lender instead of the borrower. He shares valuable insights into buying and managing notes, evaluating risk, and building a portfolio based on personal goals and resources. Whether you’re an active investor or prefer a hands-off approach, Fred outlines practical ways to get started.
Key Takeaways:
What real estate notes are and how the secondary mortgage market works.
How to get started with as little as $5,000.
Understanding risk vs. return in note investing.
The difference between active and passive note investing.
How to use retirement funds for investing in notes.
 
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Talking Tertiary in Texas featuring Nic Espanet

In this episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with full-time real estate syndicator Nic Espanet of Flex Equity Group. Nic shares his unique journey from physiotherapist to real estate mogul and breaks down how his team finds and funds multifamily deals in less-competitive Texas markets. Nic dives into the strategies that helped him scale from zero to nearly 800 units, his syndication structure, and how he’s navigating today’s economic headwinds with creativity and grit.
Nic also unpacks his asset management role, how he connects with investors, and why his operations in Abilene have held up stronger than some major metros like Dallas or Houston. With real-world examples and honest talk about the challenges and rewards of multifamily syndication, this is an inspiring and educational conversation for investors at any level.
About Nic Espanet:
Nic is the founder of Flex Equity Group and a full-time real estate investor based in Fort Worth, Texas. With nearly a decade in multifamily syndication, he’s known for identifying strong opportunities in tertiary markets and building efficient, investor-focused operations.
 
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An Aggregation of Best Practices featuring Christopher Lento

Christopher Lento, founder of Em Capital, brings 25 years of real estate experience and an engineering mindset to the multifamily investing world. In this episode, he chats with Dave about his transition into syndication, the importance of truly understanding every part of a deal, and how aggregating best practices across his portfolio helps him stay competitive.
Listeners will hear how Chris manages a mix of mid-rise and garden-style properties across the Southeast, his “buy box” for evaluating deals, and why being a connector—not necessarily the implementer—creates leverage and scale.
Chris also pulls back the curtain on his capital-raising approach, including how partnerships with well-aligned co-GPs have helped him close multi-million-dollar acquisitions—even in the middle of economic uncertainty.
Key Takeaways:
Chris’ current portfolio spans 850 units across 8 properties.
His team focuses on value-add multifamily in the Southeast U.S.
He emphasizes deep understanding of each property’s operations—without micromanaging.
Strategic partnerships with experienced co-GPs power much of his growth.
He prefers assets under management (AUM) as a success metric over total door count.
 
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The Work Optional Dentist - Dr. Jeff Anzalone

What happens when a full-time dentist decides to make work optional through real estate investing? In this episode, Dave Dubeau chats with Dr. Jeff Anzalone, a Louisiana-based periodontist turned real estate syndicator and founder of DebtFreeDr.com.
Dr. Jeff shares how he transitioned from being a limited partner in multifamily to co-GP’ing on deals in mobile home and RV park spaces. With a growing portfolio of 29 RV parks and 9 mobile home parks, he breaks down the power of partnerships, why he favors affordable housing assets, and how strong operators made all the difference in his investing success.
We also dive into Dr. Jeff’s personal branding journey and how his YouTube channel and blog have become powerful tools—not just for educating passive investors—but for attracting capital (including a million-dollar investment from a viewer!). From building trust to creating evergreen content, Dr. Jeff unpacks why video now forms the foundation of his lead generation.
What You'll Learn:
Why RV parks and mobile home parks outperform other asset classes in today’s economy
The value of networking and finding the right “who” to grow your investing business
How to use content (blogs, YouTube, email lists) to build trust with investors
How Dr. Jeff turned personal branding into a passive investor magnet
Tips for dentists and other professionals looking to achieve financial freedom through real estate
 
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Finding out About Funds with Anthony Pimentel

In this insightful episode, Dave sits down with multifamily investor and fund manager Anthony Pimentel from Bloom Capital to unpack the world of real estate funds and syndications. Anthony shares how he transitioned from small residential properties to managing funds and hundreds of units across Texas and Atlanta.
He breaks down what a real estate fund is, how it compares to syndications, and why more investors might want to consider this approach. From setting up customizable funds to working with family offices, Anthony offers a practical look at how new and seasoned investors can raise capital, diversify their portfolios, and scale their real estate business with smart fund structures.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The difference between a real estate fund and a traditional syndication
Why vertically integrated companies have an edge in multifamily investing
The key advantages and drawbacks of running a real estate fund
How to attract both friends-and-family and accredited investors
What it takes to get started and keep a fund running smoothly
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