Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

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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Syndication Myth Busting with Sandhya Seshadri

In this episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with Dallas-based real estate syndicator Sandhya Seshadri to bust some of the biggest myths around multifamily syndication in today’s market. Sandhya brings her engineering mindset to the world of real estate and shares what has changed between the "go-go" years of 2018–2021 and the current, more cautious landscape.
With deep experience as both a passive and active investor, Sandhya reveals what it takes to succeed in today’s market — from smart underwriting and asset management to knowing when to walk away. She unpacks the truth about "preferred returns," explains how debt and equity funds are being used in troubled deals, and issues a candid warning for those being lured by double-digit returns on shaky investments.
If you're looking to invest passively or want to understand what separates smart syndicators from those scrambling in 2025, this is an essential episode.
What You’ll Learn:
How real estate investing has changed since 2018
What Sandhya looks for in deals (and what she avoids)
Why rate caps matter in today’s lending environment
How new “debt funds” might not be as safe as they sound
Why Sandhya is expanding into oil, gas, and tech — and how she’s diversifying for future growth
 
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A Different Kind of RE Marketplace with Kurt Byers

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau chats with Kurt Byers from New Western, a company that’s transforming how investors access distressed properties. Unlike traditional wholesalers, New Western actually purchases the properties before passing them on to flippers or landlords—removing many of the typical headaches from the transaction.
Kurt shares how their platform has scaled to over 40 markets, closing nearly 1,000 transactions a month by working with a network of realtors, wholesalers, and their own local licensed agents. They make it easy for investors to plug in, buy with confidence, and follow their preferred exit strategies—whether flipping or using the BRRR method.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
The difference between New Western and traditional wholesaling
Why their standardized model is a win for investors
How they generate a massive volume of leads each month
Why flippers and landlords love working with New Western
How the company is planning to expand through acquisitions in 2025
 
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From Dialysis to Syndication in 2 Years featuring Salvador Bermudez

What if your life changed overnight—and you had to start all over again? Salvador Bermudez went from law enforcement and life-threatening health issues to flipping houses and building real estate syndications in just two years.
Episode Summary:In this powerful and inspiring episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Salvador Bermudez, a former police officer turned real estate syndicator. After experiencing kidney failure and spending hours on dialysis, Salvador had a wake-up call about the fragility of financial security. While recovering and undergoing treatments, he began studying real estate, eventually flipping homes and diving into multifamily syndications.
Salvador explains how his engineering background and obsession with learning helped him create a strategy called "Predictive Value Add," a rigorous underwriting method that minimizes investor risk. Today, he manages a fund of funds that allows investors to diversify across syndications, and he's also built a thriving community called Predictive Wealth Alliance. Salvador shares the importance of helping others, building legacy, and redefining wealth beyond money.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How a life-altering health scare inspired Salvador’s real estate journey
The path from flipping houses to launching syndications
The “Predictive Value Add” strategy and why it matters
Why he believes risk mitigation is key to investor success
How community, purpose, and giving back guide his business approach
 
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Selena Jackson's Key to RE Success...Just be Nice to People

Can being kind actually help you close more real estate deals?
In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Selena Jackson, a rising real estate wholesaler and funding consultant based in Virginia. Selena shares how she turned her fear of cold calling into a thriving wholesaling business—and her secret? Just be nice.
From targeting FSBOs on Zillow to negotiating respectfully with sellers and closing deals through empathy and professionalism, Selena breaks down her process step-by-step. She even opens up about how she helps new investors access unsecured funding for their first flips—no credit cards, no traditional loans.
You’ll hear real-world examples, including how she turned a $110K listing into a successful $10K assignment, and why building trust is the cornerstone of her success.
Key Takeaways:
Why Zillow FSBOs are Selena’s go-to lead source
How she stands out from the crowd of wholesalers
The role of kindness and professionalism in closing deals
Selena’s strategy for negotiating with sellers who overprice their properties
How she helps new investors secure funding without traditional lenders
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Building Real Estate Wealth with Joel Miller

What does nearly five decades of real estate investing teach you? In this insightful episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with seasoned investor and author Joel Miller, whose journey began with a rental property purchase in 1978 and evolved into a powerhouse of knowledge across flipping, landlording, and hard money lending.
Joel shares the unique path that took him from mobile DJing to owning rentals, flipping over 100 properties, and eventually becoming a trusted hard money lender in Northwestern Pennsylvania. You'll hear how his first lending deal was sparked around a kitchen table—with a script from a fellow investor—and how it evolved into a thriving business built on relationships and real estate wisdom.
They dive into how Joel evaluates properties before lending, how his deep experience makes him a valuable partner for flippers, and why he only lends on deals he’s personally walked through. Joel also explains how his bestselling book Build Real Estate Wealth is written as if it were advice for his own son—and how it’s become a 460-page reference guide for landlords and investors of all kinds.
What You’ll Learn:
Why Joel shifted from flipping to hard money lending
How he uses his 48+ years of experience to vet deals
The power of local investing and face-to-face lending
What inspired his comprehensive guide for rental property success
The importance of teaching and giving back through landlord associations
 
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Joining Forces for REI Success with Donna Chartier & Lynn Dolan

In this episode, Dave sits down with powerhouse partners Donna Chartier and Lynn Dolan, two Rhode Island-based real estate investors who have taken their partnership—and portfolio—to the next level. From co-living properties in Atlanta to Section 8 rentals, mobile home parks, and their foray into multifamily syndications, Donna and Lynn share how they’ve scaled their business while balancing full-time jobs, family life, and a growing national network.
You’ll learn how they met, how they complement each other’s strengths in the business, and how they’ve built systems and partnerships to manage long-distance investing. They also dive into their co-living model, capital raising strategies, and what’s next as they aim to empower other women stepping into real estate later in life.
Key Topics Discussed:
The benefits of co-living properties and how they work
Scaling remotely through networking and partnerships
How Donna and Lynn divide and conquer roles in their business
Their entry into multifamily investing and raising capital for a fund
Their vision to support women transitioning into real estate midlife
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You Can't Raise Money for a BAD Deal featuring Nicholas Horsburgh

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau sits down with real estate capital connector and developer Nicholas Horsburgh. Nicholas shares his journey from brokering massive off-market deals in New York City to becoming a hands-on developer of boutique hotels in sunny Florida.
Nicholas breaks down the art of connecting developers with the right investors and explains why success always starts with one thing: a strong deal. He dives into the importance of simplicity when presenting investment opportunities—even to high-level institutional investors—and how being authentic and relatable is often more powerful than flashy spreadsheets.
Listeners will learn:
How Nicholas transitioned from brokering deals to raising capital
Why presenting your project simply and clearly is key—even to sophisticated investors
What matters most to investors when deciding to fund a project
How Nicholas is now building a boutique hotel brand in coastal Florida
Why collaboration with trusted, experienced partners is crucial in development
 
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The Resurgence of the MALL (& Why Retail ISN'T Dead) with Andy Weiner

Are shopping malls really dying? Or are we just missing what’s really happening beneath the surface?
In this eye-opening episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Andy Weiner, President of RockStep Capital, about the surprising opportunities in retail real estate—specifically shopping centers and malls in secondary and tertiary markets. Andy pulls back the curtain on why his company is snapping up these assets and how they’re making them cash-flow positive from day one.
He shares:
How Amazon and COVID actually created strength in retail by weeding out weak players
Why the lack of new retail construction is a massive opportunity
How positive leverage is reshaping retail investing
Smart strategies to repurpose enclosed malls into thriving mixed-use centers
Why local partnerships are a cornerstone of their investing model
Andy also gives real-life examples of mall transformations—including hockey arenas, grocery centers, and hospitality integrations—and explains why “boring cash flow” can be anything but boring.
 
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