What happens when a savvy realtor connects with developers to scale a childcare empire? "Z" Ekemen shares how she’s helping developers unlock the power of long-term, recession-resistant real estate plays.
Summary:
In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau welcomes Zeynep "Z" Ekemen, a dynamic realtor, investor, and entrepreneur from Fort Lee, New Jersey. Z walks us through her unique journey of becoming the go-to broker for one of the largest national childcare franchises in the U.S. With over a decade of experience specializing in these types of deals, she explains how she bridges the gap between developers with underused land and long-term, reliable tenants.
Z details how she evaluates potential sites based on key demographic and logistical criteria, and the rewarding challenge of finding perfect matches. She shares what it takes to develop relationships with franchise chains and developers—and why childcare centers are such a strong, Amazon-proof investment opportunity.
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
How Z fell into a niche helping childcare franchises expand
What developers should consider when leasing or selling land for these builds
The “secret sauce” for working with a franchise’s national real estate team
Why relationships, persistence, and market knowledge matter most
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Section 8 Success featuring Eric Girard
In this episode, Dave chats with Boston-based realtor and investor Eric Girard, who shares how he doubled his cash flow in just three years using Section 8 housing. Eric dives into the realities of working with subsidized tenants, the importance of buying in the right markets, and how small upgrades—like coin-op laundry and water-saving fixtures—can lead to major savings.
He walks us through his journey from a small condo in Boston to a cash-flowing fourplex in Worcester, MA. Eric clears up the misconceptions about Section 8 housing and shares why some of his best tenants are under this program. From the benefits of long-term stability to the reality of tenant relationships and maintenance, this is a crash course in how to turn subsidized housing into solid returns.
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Lawyer Buys Back Time with Real Estate featuring Michael Davidov
How does a full-time lawyer and financial planner build freedom with real estate investing—without burning out?
In this episode, host Dave Dubeau sits down with Michael Davidov, a busy attorney and wealth manager from Long Island, New York, who has mastered the art of balancing a demanding professional life with an impactful real estate investing career. Michael shares how he started in flips and small multifamily properties and evolved into a successful syndicator managing hundreds of units across Texas and Florida.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Michael transitioned from flipping homes to leading syndication deals
Why being a passive investor for a decade gave him an edge as a syndicator
Key lessons he learned from deals that went sideways
His consultative approach to raising capital and finding the right investor fit
How real estate became his path to buying back time—and how others can do the same
The power of having the right team and structure to scale efficiently
His strategy for using 1031 exchanges in syndications to build wealth faster
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Revving Up RV Park Investing with Andreas Pettersson
In this exciting episode of the Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau welcomes real estate entrepreneur Andreas Pettersson, zooming in from sunny Orange County, California. Andreas shares how he pivoted from multifamily real estate to the more laid-back, yet potentially more profitable, world of RV park investing.
Tired of dealing with tough financing and tenant headaches in the multifamily sector, Andreas found fresh opportunities in RV parks—where guests sip mimosas by the fire and financing deals are often sweetened with seller terms. In this conversation, he shares why RV parks are like running a feel-good business, how he structures creative deals, and why this niche is ripe for smart investors.
You’ll also learn:
What makes RV parks a strong cash-flowing alternative to traditional rentals
How seller financing and destination appeal change the investing game
Why his first park near Dallas is being transformed into a major attraction
How he's planning to scale to 10 parks in the next 12–24 months
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just curious about this unique niche, this episode is full of insight, strategy, and inspiration.
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Linking Up with Investors on LinkedIn with Elijah Iung
In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Elijah Iung, a former waste management entrepreneur turned full-time real estate investor and syndicator. Elijah shares how his real estate journey began with investing in Michigan farmland and has now evolved into multifamily syndication and passive investments across the Sun Belt.
He dives deep into how LinkedIn has become a powerful lead generation platform for him, using a mix of human storytelling and smart systems to stay top-of-mind with potential investors. From managing posts with the help of an assistant to partnering with a LinkedIn expert to get started, Elijah offers practical tips for raising capital in today’s digital age.
You’ll hear about:
His current portfolio including farmland, multifamily, and triple net properties
His transition from passive investing to launching his own syndication company
The unique strategy he uses to build investor relationships through LinkedIn
His take on content creation, authenticity, and scaling outreach
Why he believes Detroit is a hidden gem for multifamily investment
- 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/
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