Real Estate Educators Podcast with Kevin Amolsch

We are back with Joe Massey to chat Denver real estate. Curious what’s really happening in the Denver housing market? In this market pulse, we discuss what we are currently seeing during the third quarter of 2026. Joe Massey brings a ton of experience to the Denver real estate scene, making him someone you want to pay attention to if you care about market trends and smart investing. As part of Synergy One Lending, Joe helps people with everything from buying their first home to locking in financing for investment properties, including condos, single-family homes, and even multi-units up to four units. He’s worked with investors in the Denver area for well over a decade, so he’s seen all kinds of market cycles and knows the ins and outs of residential lending. Joe’s got a knack for explaining complicated stuff in a way that actually makes sense, and he’s always looking for ways to help clients grow their portfolios. With a reputation for being both knowledgeable and genuinely invested in the success of others, Joe Massey is a solid voice when it comes to making sense of Denver’s ever-changing real estate market.The resources mentioned in this episode are:* Visit Pine Financial Group to learn more about their private lending solutions and mortgage fund for passive investors: https://pinefinancialgroup.com* Contact Joe Massey at Synergy One Lending for information on new investor and second home loan programs, refinancing, or portfolio review.* Call to discuss your rental property financing options, including current rates for investment properties and second homes.* Reach out to review your real estate portfolio and explore opportunities to improve cash flow or access equity.* Follow and leave a five-star review for the Real Estate Educators podcast, and share the podcast with a friend.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What if the most valuable person listening to your podcast wasn't a listener at all, but your guest?In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with Dave Dubeau, a real estate marketing and capital-raising expert who has helped more than 200 real estate investors raise over $350 million.Dave shares how he went from doing 18 real estate deals in 18 months to finding his real strength in marketing and raising capital. He also explains why he completely changed the way he thought about podcasting.Instead of chasing downloads, followers, and big-name guests, Dave started inviting the exact people he wanted to build relationships with onto his show.The result? A podcast became a predictable way to meet prospective accredited investors, build genuine rapport, and naturally open the door to future conversations about investing.Kevin and Dave break down the strategy, including how to identify the right guests, structure interviews, transition into conversations about alternative investments, and turn those relationships into follow-up discovery calls, without turning the interview itself into a sales pitch.They also discuss today's multifamily market, what passive investors are looking for, why cash flow is back in focus, and how capital raisers can stand out in a much more challenging fundraising environment.If you're a real estate investor, syndicator, or fund manager looking to expand your private investor network, this episode offers a completely different way to think about podcasting.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Meet Dave Dubeau: $350M+ raised03:15 Doing 18 real estate deals in 18 months06:30 The power of masterminds and your network11:35 What Dave looks for as a passive investor17:10 Why investors are getting back to the basics19:50 Cash flow vs. speculative appreciation22:20 Why raising capital is harder today28:15 Turning a podcast into a lead-generation strategy33:10 Why followers and downloads don't matter as much42:30 Kevin's biggest takeawaysConnect with Dave DubeauDave's book, How to Get 20 Accredited Investor Meetings Every Month, goes deeper into the podcast strategy discussed in this episode, including how to identify your ideal investor, build a show around that audience, book interviews, and convert those relationships into investor conversations.Learn more at 20AccreditedInvestorsBook.com or connect with Dave at ResultsEnterprises.com and on LinkedIn.Learn more about Pine Financial Group at pinefinancialgroup.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Owning rental properties doesn't automatically create financial freedom. If managing those properties consumes all your time, you may have simply created another job.In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with real estate investor and educator Ryan Lee to talk about what it actually takes to use real estate to create more control over your money—and your time.Ryan shares how the 2008 financial crisis completely changed the way he thought about investing. After watching his 401(k) and brokerage accounts fall, he turned to real estate, only to discover another problem: owning rentals required far more time and effort than he expected.That realization pushed Ryan to build systems around acquisitions, property management, accountability, leverage, and liquidity. Today, his portfolio includes more than 50 single-family homes alongside passive investments and syndications.Kevin and Ryan also break down the four ways real estate can build wealth—appreciation, cash flow, tax benefits, and amortization—plus how Ryan balances leverage with liquidity and evaluates passive investments.They also discuss Ryan's "Passive Income Machine," the difference between financial security and financial independence, and why he believes taking ownership of your money is the first step toward taking ownership of your life.00:00 - How the 2008 crash changed Ryan's financial plan06:20 - Defining financial freedom as control over your time12:15 - Real estate isn't freedom—the system creates freedom18:50 - How lease options work24:40 - How to hold property managers accountable28:20 - The four pillars of real estate wealth31:50 - Active real estate vs. passive syndications35:10 - Financial security vs. financial independence42:05 - Using real estate and the tax code to create income45:15 - The "dependency economy" vs. taking ownershipConnect with Ryan LeeLearn more about Ryan's approach to financial freedom and his book, Retire in 10 Years or Less, at RetireIn10Years.com. Ryan also shares that he can be found on social media as @TheRyanDLee.Learn more about Pine Financial Group at pinefinancialgroup.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Buying a great investment property is only half the battle. Managing it well is what determines whether it becomes a wealth-building asset, or a financial headache.In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch talks with Joseph Hunike, Principal at WinVest Management in Miami, Florida.Joseph shares how his company has grown quickly by taking over underperforming rental properties and transforming them into profitable investments through better communication, stronger systems, and disciplined property management.The conversation covers how to evaluate your property manager, why every investor should understand their property's P&L, how to identify distressed investment opportunities, and what today's Miami rental market can teach investors everywhere.Whether you own one rental or an entire portfolio, this episode offers practical advice on protecting your investment and maximizing long-term cash flow.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Meet Joseph Hunike03:10 - Building a property management company from the ground up12:18 - How poor property management destroys cash flow15:05 - The importance of knowing your property's P&L21:18 - Common mistakes with Section 8 tenants24:08 - How to identify distressed investment opportunities30:12 - Appreciation vs. cash flow in today's market36:10 - Joseph's advice for choosing a property management companyConnect with Joseph Hunike:Website: WinVestManagement.comLearn more about professional property management, multifamily operations, rental property optimization, and investment consulting in South Florida.Learn more about Pine Financial Group:pinefinancialgroup.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.