Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

Big Bucks in "Auto Condos" featuring Farley Youman

What the heck is an auto condo? Dave Dubeau sits down with Farley Youman, a seasoned real estate entrepreneur and private lender, to unpack this unique and high-end asset class popping up in Florida. Farley shares what these luxury car storage units are all about—and why the wealthy are lining up to buy them.
In this episode, Farley walks us through his journey from flipping homes to becoming a hard money lender for deals as small as $200K and as large as several million. He also reveals how he's built a powerful network of capital sources over the years—from institutional lenders to family capital to private individuals.
Key takeaways:
What auto condos are and who’s buying them
How Farley structures multi-million dollar loans using a mix of private and institutional capital
Why face-to-face networking is still his #1 lead generator
His favorite speaking topic that brings in leads like crazy
How lending has taught him more about real estate than flipping ever did
 
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How Maria Marks Uses a "Reverse Elevator Pitch" to Raise Capital

From the hospital floor to the investment space, Maria Marks has made an incredible career pivot. In this episode, Maria shares how her background in nursing gave her the superpower of trust-building—an essential skill she now uses daily as a capital raiser at Wealth Mission Group.
Dave and Maria dig into the unique approach her team takes with their Arizona-focused debt fund, offering smaller loans to flippers and triple-net commercial property owners. Maria explains how their model is different from typical syndications, and why passive income through debt investments is gaining traction with first-time investors.
Maria also reveals her secret to finding new investors in the least expected places—think hotel lobbies, grocery stores, and soccer games—and how she uses what Dave calls a “reverse elevator pitch” to connect with people on a deeper level. This approach is all about listening first, building rapport, and inviting others to imagine what their life could be like with steady passive income.
If you're a capital raiser, investor, or just curious about creative ways to grow your wealth, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
What You'll Learn:
How Maria transitioned from nursing to real estate investing
The structure and focus of her debt fund with Wealth Mission Group
How she educates and empowers first-time accredited investors
Her unique approach to building investor relationships
The power of listening and curiosity in raising capital
- Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/

Why Flint Jamison Loves Investing in Dental Offices

In this engaging episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with Flint Jamison, a former aerospace engineer turned real estate investor, who’s now shaking up the scene with a niche focus: dental office investments. Flint shares his journey through multifamily, build-to-rent, and now medical office spaces—offering insights into why triple net leases and dentist offices make for some of the most stable, cash-flowing assets available today.
Listeners will learn:
Why Flint prefers being “asset agnostic” and how that helps him diversify his investor offerings.
How he uses a customizable fund model so investors can choose their own adventure.
Why triple net leases in dental offices are low-maintenance and highly profitable.
The biggest risks and how his team mitigates them by vetting dentist-operators.
How his engineering background and new book are helping him connect with fellow engineers-turned-investors.
 
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The Search & Rescue Investor - Jeff McCarley

In this inspiring episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau welcomes Jeff McCarley, a real-life hero from Arizona who is making bold moves from saving lives to building wealth through multifamily real estate. Jeff shares his journey from long-term single-family rentals to raising capital for apartment syndications—all while serving as a State Trooper, paramedic, and search and rescue specialist.
Hear how a life-changing diagnosis in Jeff's family fueled his “why,” pushing him to scale faster and secure financial freedom. You’ll also learn how Jeff is navigating the transition into capital raising, building an investor network from scratch, and leaning into his unique background to stand out in a crowded real estate space.
What you’ll discover in this episode:
Jeff’s path from single-family homes to multifamily investing
The powerful personal motivation behind his investing goals
Creative strategies to connect with potential investors, including warm-up campaigns and leveraging social media
How his search-and-rescue background gives him a unique edge
 
- Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/

From Extreme Sports to Extreme ROI with Nick Jones

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave chats with Nick Jones, a former professional wakeboarder turned commercial real estate investor and developer. Nick shares his journey from extreme sports to managing a portfolio of 50 diverse commercial properties—ranging from industrial parks to QSRs (Quick Service Restaurants) and suburban retail centers.
Nick breaks down his approach to value-add investing, including ground-up development, redevelopment, and strategic long-term land plays. He reveals how he assesses deals, builds strong tenant relationships, and leverages triple net leases for consistent cash flow. You’ll also hear Nick’s insights on raising capital, stabilizing properties, and planning for future density opportunities in both urban and suburban markets.
Takeaways from this episode:
Why QSRs and drive-thrus are a booming sector
How to evaluate low-density investments with high future potential
The importance of tenant relationships in commercial deals
Pros and cons of working with local vs. corporate tenants
Raising capital for commercial syndications
What investors should know about triple net leases
Why Nick loves industrial parks and retail strip centers
- Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/

How Evan Curtis Dodged the Multi-Family Crash

In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Evan Curtis, COO of Vanemore, a Los Angeles-based multifamily investment firm that strategically avoided the worst of the recent multifamily downturn. Evan shares how his team read the market signals in 2021–2022, made disciplined decisions, and is now in a strong position to acquire more properties while others are in retreat.
Evan explains their “middle-market” buy box, how they add value to already high-performing properties, and the tech tools they're using to boost NOI without major renovations. He also opens up about the current capital raising climate, the importance of educating both new and experienced investors, and why now might be the right time to consider multifamily real estate—even if it doesn’t feel like it.
What You’ll Learn:
How Vanemore successfully positioned itself ahead of the multifamily correction
What defines a "middle-market" value-add multifamily asset
How AI and automation tools are reducing costs and increasing efficiency
Real examples of increasing unit count and revenue without buying more land
Smart investor education tactics in a hesitant market
- Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/

Buying Real Estate vs. Businesses: an ROI Showdown with Sean Tagge

Is buying a business a better investment than real estate? In this episode, Sean Tagge breaks down his transition from flipping homes to multifamily syndications—and now—to buying businesses. This ROI showdown offers real-world insights from a serial entrepreneur and investor who knows how to scale both sides.
Expanded Description:Sean Tagge joins Dave Dubeau to talk about his incredible evolution as an investor—from flipping over 1,500 homes to acquiring multifamily properties and now expanding into buying businesses. With $135 million AUM in real estate and a new $5 million business under his belt, Sean shares his journey, motivations, and lessons learned.
Sean reveals the strategic reasons behind moving into business ownership, including the power of SBA loans, the inefficiencies in trades-based industries, and how his background in real estate gives him an edge. You'll hear how he’s already improving operations in his countertop and cabinet business using tech, marketing, and processes.
Whether you're a real estate pro curious about diversifying, or a new investor exploring options, Sean brings clarity to how real estate and business investing compare—and how he’s growing both.
Key Takeaways:
The pros and cons of flipping, multifamily syndications, and business acquisitions
How SBA loans enable business buying at attractive terms
Why Sean believes home services businesses offer untapped ROI
Systems and tech he’s implementing to scale his latest acquisition
How his team structure allows him to operate in both worlds
 
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Why IRR is Irrelevant with Joel Friedland

Joel Friedland has been in the industrial real estate game for over 40 years, and he’s built his business on three key principles: focus, patience, and simplicity. Based in Chicago, Joel syndicates industrial properties—favoring small manufacturing buildings—and buys them with all cash. That’s right: no debt. He explains how his low-risk, long-term approach has protected his investors and his mental health—especially after weathering the 2008 crash with $70 million in personal guarantees.
In this episode, Joel walks host Dave Dubeau through how his strategy has evolved, how he scouts and acquires new properties (spoiler: door-knocking and thousands of cold calls), and why he’s more interested in reliable returns than hyped-up numbers. He also shares the personal and professional transformation that led him to reject over-leveraged deals in favor of simplicity and sustainability.
Key Takeaways:
Why Joel completely avoids bank financing—and how it helps him sleep at night
How losing buildings in 2008 shaped his entire investment philosophy
What makes a good industrial property (hint: ceiling height and parking matter)
The math behind selling to neighboring businesses at a premium
How his team finds deals through relentless persistence and direct outreach
Why IRR stands for “Irrelevant Rate of Return” in his book
 
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Resilient Deals with Impact Investing featuring Michael McLean Jr

What happens when you mix deep community understanding with big real estate vision? Michael McLean Jr. from Condor Partners joins Dave Dubeau to unpack impact investing—not as a buzzword, but as a strategy that’s transforming neighborhoods.
Michael explains how Condor Partners approaches development differently. Rather than chasing trends, they spend years getting to know communities before starting projects. From revitalizing 120-year-old office buildings in Chicago to building luxury assisted living in Evanston, their projects are guided by purpose—and resilience.
Michael shares the behind-the-scenes story of turning a long-vacant lumber warehouse into a thriving office hub in Pilsen, and how their Evanston project not only houses seniors, but employs locals and uplifts the neighborhood.
Key Takeaways:
What “impact investing” means in the real estate world
How community-first planning leads to long-term success
Real-world examples of projects that thrive because they listen first
Why Michael’s sociology background gives him a unique edge in real estate
 
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Boutique Development Dilemmas with Iqbal (Ike) Mutabanna

In this insightful episode, Dave Dubeau chats with Iqbal (Ike) Mutabanna, a seasoned multifamily investor turned boutique developer, about the challenges and triumphs of a unique mixed-use commercial project in Rowlett, Texas. Ike walks us through the journey from acquisition and entitlements to near-completion, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when creativity meets bureaucracy.
Learn how Ike pivoted from traditional multifamily syndications to ground-up boutique developments and why his first full-scale development project became a masterclass in urban planning, community negotiation, and city council navigation. Hear how zoning codes, Main Street construction dilemmas, and even holiday plumbing mishaps shaped this ambitious three-floor mixed-use build.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Ike transitioned from multifamily acquisitions to boutique developments
What makes a development “boutique” and why location matters
How city politics, community input, and infrastructure issues can complicate a deal
Strategies for working through city resistance and public hearing processes
Lessons from managing small-scale urban infill projects
Ike’s future development goals and how he’s planning his next move
 
- Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/