EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 18 MIN
Vertically Integrated Real Estate Investing with Josh Appelman
from Property Profits Real Estate Podcast · host Dave Dubeau
Josh Appelman is a seasoned real estate investor who has mastered the art of total control by building a vertically integrated empire. Operating out of the Cincinnati tri-state area, Josh shares why he transitioned from relying on third-party services to bringing property management, construction, and asset management in-house. By keeping his operations within arm’s reach, he ensures that every project meets his high standards for execution and profitability. In this episode, Josh breaks down the "engine" behind his business model, explaining how he balances larger multifamily acquisitions with smaller residential properties to keep his renovation crews and project managers busy. You’ll learn the importance of maintaining direct relationships with brokers to secure off-market "pocket deals," the necessity of tracking monthly budgets versus actuals, and why staying within a specific geographic radius is the secret to scaling an owner-operator business effectively. - 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 httpdaveinterviewsyou.com
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Josh Appelman is a seasoned real estate investor who has mastered the art of total control by building a vertically integrated empire. Operating out of the Cincinnati tri-state area, Josh shares why he transitioned from relying on third-party services to bringing property management, construction, and asset management in-house. By keeping his operations within arm’s reach, he ensures that every project meets his high standards for execution and profitability. In this episode, Josh breaks down the "engine" behind his business model, explaining how he balances larger multifamily acquisitions with smaller residential properties to keep his renovation crews and project managers busy. You’ll learn the importance of maintaining direct relationships with brokers to secure off-market "pocket deals," the necessity of tracking monthly budgets versus actuals, and why staying within a specific geographic radius is the secret to scaling an owner-operator business effectively. - Get Interviewed on the Show! -==================================Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like toshare with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafidereal estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to takeaction with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find outmore and pick the date here httpdaveinterviewsyou.com
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