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**Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & Multifamily**

Real estate investing, multifamily, and apartment investing—where real estate meets real business ownership. Hosted by investor-entrepreneurs Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro, the show goes beyond buying apartments to teach you how to build a durable, well-run real estate business. Each episode blends deal analysis, market insights, leadership lessons, and hard-earned operating experience from owning and managing thousands of units. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling a portfolio, Jake & Gino deliver practical education, honest conversations, and proven frameworks to help you grow cash flow, build systems, and create long-term wealth—without losing sight of family, values, and purpose.

Also included under The Jake & Gino umbrella:

How To: From real estate underwriting and asset management to organizational structure and owner mindset, How To delivers clear frameworks and actionable guidance for investors who want to build and operate a real estate business with clarity, discipline, and control.

Latest Episodes:

From Procrastionation to Perseverance: Success in Real Estate | How To with Gino Barbaro Nov 19, 2025

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If you’ve ever struggled with overcoming procrastination in real estate, this video is your roadmap. Gino Barbaro breaks down how to shift from hesitation to massive action using simple, proven frameworks inspired by Jim Rohn and Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning.

In this lesson, Gino shares the exact three-step system that helped him move from procrastination to perseverance—both in business and life. You’ll learn how to break down overwhelming goals into small, doable actions, why writing things down creates clarity and momentum, and how aligning your goals with your core values eliminates friction. Whether you’re trying to close your first multifamily deal or build long-term habits, this episode reveals how overcoming procrastination in real estate is really about process, accountability, and personal growth. Gino also explains how tracking KPIs, building morning routines, and shifting your mindset can accelerate progress in any market.

Connect with Gino Barbaro: https://jakeandgino.com

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About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com.

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The Future of Natural Gas: Data, AI & the Next Energy Boom with Jay Bhatty | Jake & Gino show Nov 17, 2025

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Is the future of natural gas actually brighter than we’re being told? In this episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, Gino and Jake sit down with Jay Bhatty, founder and CEO of NetGasHub.com, to unpack how data, pipelines, and smart policy are reshaping the future of natural gas in a world obsessed with renewables, AI, and exploding energy demand.

Jay explains why the U.S. is the “Saudi Arabia of natural gas” and how that advantage impacts manufacturing, data centers, and your wallet. He breaks down how traders use data from pipelines and price differentials to profit in the energy markets, and why physics—not politics—is often the real constraint on wind and solar. You’ll learn how the future of natural gas fits into a balanced energy mix (coal, nuclear, solar, wind), why bright young talent is flocking to the intersection of energy and technology, and how investors can gain exposure to pure natural gas plays. Jay also shares his entrepreneur framework—why you should build “painkiller” businesses, how to spot real-world pain points, and why boring, cash-flowing companies may be the best opportunities of all.

Connect with Jay Bhatty: NetGasHub.com • LinkedIn • Jay’s book on Amazon

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to the Energy Industry and Its Importance
02:55 – The Role of Data in Natural Gas Efficiency
05:56 – Natural Gas vs. Renewable Energy Sources
09:04 – The Future of Manufacturing and Natural Gas
11:49 – Attracting Talent to the Energy Sector
14:54 – Entrepreneurship Framework in the Energy Industry
19:38 – Opportunities in Small Businesses
20:56 – Exploring Natural Resources
22:46 – The Future of Data Centers
27:43 – The Energy Mix: Finding Balance
30:03 – Investing in Energy Diversification
31:36 – The Future of Energy: A Balanced Approach
34:05 – Gino wraps it up

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Why Most People Fail to Close a Multifamily Deal | How To with Gino Barbaro Nov 12, 2025

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Why do most people fail at multifamily investing? In this episode, Jake & Gino co-founder Gino Barbaro breaks down the real reasons aspiring investors never close their first multifamily deal. It’s not the lack of money — it’s the mindset. From limiting beliefs about wealth to the fear of taking action, this video reveals what’s truly holding you back from multifamily success.

Gino shares the powerful mindset shifts and real-world lessons he learned on the path from restaurant owner to multifamily entrepreneur. You’ll learn:

Why limiting beliefs can block your financial growth.
How clarity and purpose drive real estate success.
The difference between desperation and inspiration in taking action.
How to overcome overwhelm and build momentum with mentorship and community.
If you’re ready to stop making excuses and start closing deals, this is your roadmap to multifamily success.

Connect with Gino Barbaro at

Barbaro360.com

to take the Money Archetype Quiz and start transforming your mindset today.

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How Not to Invest with Barry Ritholtz: Behavioral Finance, Indexing & Timeless Strategies | Jake & Gino show Nov 10, 2025

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Wall Street noise is loud—Barry Ritholtz shows you How Not to Invest. In this episode, we cut through models, headlines, and hype to focus on the few decisions that actually compound.

Barry shares a practical framework for decision-making grounded in behavioral finance: why models are “wrong but useful,” how to build a checklist to filter signal from noise, and why broad indexing should anchor most portfolios. We dig into direct indexing for tax management, the attention economy’s impact on investors, and the real effects of tariffs and Fed timing on markets and Main Street. He also maps the “two businesses” every investor must master: deploying capital quietly for decades and consuming information without getting captured by clickbait. If you’re curious about AI’s productivity boost, global mean reversion beyond the U.S., and realistic expectations after back-to-back strong years, this conversation is for you. By the end, you’ll know How Not to Invest—and what to do instead.

Connect with Barry Ritholtz: hownottoinvestbook.com

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction
02:32 – “All models are wrong, some are useful” & avoiding media-driven fear
16:21 – Wealthy vs. middle-class planning: indexing, direct indexing, tax loss harvesting
20:19 – AI’s real impact on advisors, workflows, and productivity
24:46 – Where are the opportunities? U.S. vs. developed ex-U.S., mean reversion
35:14 – Rates, the Fed, soft landing probabilities & realistic return expectations
49:33 – Gino wraps it up

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How To Turn Your First Deal Into a Legacy Plan | How To with Gino Barbaro Nov 05, 2025

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Everyone talks about building generational wealth in real estate, but few truly understand how to create a lasting legacy that outlives them. In this powerful episode, Gino Barbaro reveals the mindset and strategies behind building generational wealth in real estate — not just by owning assets, but by teaching the next generation to become financial stewards.

Drawing from years of experience and interviews with legendary investors, Gino breaks down how to choose the right assets, know your exit strategy, and identify markets that will thrive for decades. He also shares lessons from real-world deals, including when to hold versus sell, how to structure seller-financed exits, and why focusing only on building generational wealth in real estate without passing on knowledge can be a costly mistake. Whether you’re just starting your investing journey or planning your family legacy, this episode is a must-watch for long-term thinkers.

Connect with Gino Barbaro: gino@jakeandgino.com | barbaro360.com

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From Value-Add to Ground-Up: Multifamily Investing in 2025 with Kent Ritter | Jake & Gino show Nov 03, 2025

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Looking for a real plan for Multifamily Investing in 2025? Investor and operator Kent Ritter breaks down what’s working now—Midwest focus, public-private partnerships, and bringing management in-house.

In this episode, Kent explains how operators are adapting Multifamily Investing in 2025 to tighter debt markets and slower deal flow. We dive into why he pivoted from C-class value-add to newer assets and development, how TIF bonds and city partnerships can make construction pencil, and why centralizing leasing and operations boosts profit-per-unit. You’ll hear lessons from a successful 80-unit ground-up project in Indiana, actionable hiring frameworks (yes, the “video interview” filter), and why the Midwest’s fundamentals—job growth, steady rent gains, and shorter drive radiuses—are compelling. If you’re refining your buy box, debating self-management, or exploring 55+ housing, this conversation gives you practical playbooks you can use. Multifamily Investing in 2025 rewards great operators—here’s how to become one.

Connect with Kent Ritter: RitterOnRealEstate.com • HudsonInvesting.com

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction
02:30 – Market shift since 2023: from C-class value-add to newer assets & development
11:03 – Systems > heroics: scaling and bringing property management in-house
21:21 – Development playbook: site control, bids, contingencies & partnerships
32:25 – The “why” of self-management: cost control, core values & all-star hiring

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What Key Performance Indicators To Use in Multifamily | How To with Gino Barbaro Oct 29, 2025

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Want to scale your real estate portfolio the right way? In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down the most important Multifamily KPIs that determine whether your deals are thriving or barely surviving. From Profit Per Unit (PPU) to delinquency rates and work order management, Gino explains how these key metrics turn a collection of properties into a sustainable business.

Learn how to apply Multifamily KPIs to measure success like a professional operator. You’ll discover:

How to calculate Profit Per Unit (PPU) and use it to boost NOI.
Why work order closure rates directly affect tenant retention.
How tracking delinquency helps prevent lost income and evictions.
The difference between physical and economic occupancy—and why it matters.
Whether you manage 10 units or 1,000, these Multifamily KPIs will help you create consistent cash flow and long-term wealth.

Connect with Gino Barbaro and the Jake & Gino team: https://jakeandgino.com

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How to Become a Commercial Real Estate Broker with Joe Killinger | Jake & Gino show Oct 27, 2025

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Want to break into CRE the right way? How to Become a Commercial Real Estate Broker—with real training, content strategy, and deal-making—starts here.

In this episode, Joe Killinger (Commercial Brokers International) breaks down how to become a commercial real estate broker and actually stick with it. We cover the first 90 days of training, the skills that matter (listening > pitching), and how content marketing (YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok) drives inbound leads. You’ll learn a practical outreach framework, why analytics beat guesswork, and how affiliate networks unlock multi-market clients. We also touch on rates, retail’s comeback, and what to ask brokerages before you join. If you’re serious about how to become a commercial real estate broker, this conversation gives you a playbook you can use today.

Connect with Joe Killinger: joekillinger.co |

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

06:58 – Digital marketing for brokers: YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok

09:17 – Be authentic, use analytics, and repurpose winning content

14:02 – Should new brokers start a podcast or YouTube? When & how to prepare

23:39 – Industry shifts: rates, dry powder, and why transactions slowed

35:01 – Retail outlook by market + “boots on the ground” lessons

42:09 – Joe’s free “First 90 Days in CRE” guide & recommended reading

48:17 – Gino wraps it up

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How To Buy Your First Multifamily In This Market | How To with Gino Barbaro Oct 22, 2025

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Are you wondering how to buy multifamily in this market cycle? In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down exactly how to find, evaluate, and close multifamily deals in Q4 2025 — even as rents soften and financing tightens.

Learn how to analyze your local market cycle, understand shifting rent trends, and identify opportunities while others sit on the sidelines. Gino shares three proven steps for buying your next multifamily property: picking the right market, understanding what you can afford, and building relationships with brokers and investors. Discover why how to buy multifamily in this market cycle depends on mastering your underwriting, networking, and long-term mindset. You’ll also learn creative financing options like seller financing and syndication to help you scale.

Connect with Gino Barbaro:

https://barbaro360.com

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Automated Parking Systems for Multifamily | Jake & Gino show Oct 20, 2025

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Developers are squeezing more value from tighter sites—Automated Parking Systems for Multifamily can make the deal pencil. Klaus Multiparking’s Chris Tiessen breaks down costs, timelines, and real-world ROI.

In this conversation, we explore how Automated Parking Systems for Multifamily unlock density, revenue, and approvals when conventional parking won’t fit. Chris explains the major system types (independent stackers, puzzle parkers, fully automatic), typical price ranges (~$12k per stacker space, ~$20–25k puzzle, ~$60k+ fully auto), and why many projects hit a ~5-year payback. We discuss when to loop parking engineers in (schematic design), retrofits (ceiling height, site constraints), service coverage, and how AI (plate recognition, billing) will streamline user experience. You’ll also hear about Klaus’s new Kvario “puzzle-in-a-box” for open lots—perfect for mixed resident/public use (think stadium/game days). If you develop in dense submarkets or need a value-add lever, Automated Parking Systems for Multifamily could be the difference between “no” and “go.”

Connect with Chris Tiessen:

https://us.multiparking.com/

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

02:39 – System types: stackers, puzzle, fully automatic (Mission Impossible vibes)

06:04 – Cost per space & how to think about ROI

08:13 – When to engage (schematic design) & install timelines

13:30 – Typical payback periods (3–5 years) & monetization ideas

20:20 – Markets, service model, and reliability

21:39 – How AI will improve UX, billing, and access control

33:26 – Gino wraps it up

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