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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.

Copyright: © Copyright Jake & Gino

Latest Episodes:

How To Perform a Rent Comp | How To with Gino Barbaro Jul 02, 2025

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In this how-to video, Gino Barbaro—co-founder of Jake & Gino and Barbaro360—dives deep into how to perform a rental comp analysis in multifamily real estate. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned investor, understanding how to comp rents properly is crucial for accurate underwriting, valuation, and deal evaluation.

Learn what metrics matter most when running rent comps, how to leverage AI tools for efficiency, and how to avoid rookie mistakes that can cost you money. From vintage and unit size to location and median income—this guide breaks down everything you need to know to confidently analyze rental income potential in any market.

Subscribe for more weekly real estate education videos!

Visit:

https://jakeandgino.com

Book a Call: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/

We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...

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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Land Shark Tactics: How Brent Bowers Makes $100K+/Month Without Rentals | Jake & Gino Podcast Jun 30, 2025

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In this episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, we welcome Brent Bowers, Army veteran turned land-flipping expert and founder of The Land Sharks. Brent shares how he escaped the rat race, built passive income through vacant land investing, and found lifestyle freedom without traditional rentals.

We dive deep into:

His transition from military service to real estate success
The hamster wheel of wholesaling and how land helped him break free
Scalable strategies to flip, finance, and profit from land deals
How he built a business that fuels his family’s lifestyle—on his own terms

Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand into land or passive income, Brent’s story offers real, actionable insights you won’t want to miss.

Connect with Brent: https://www.thelandsharks.com

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:01 - Brent’s Money Bio & Entrepreneurial Roots

00:05:51 - Military Mindset Shift & Humbling Beginnings

00:09:27 - The Deal Junkie Mentality & Breaking Free

00:16:27 - Why People Sell Land for Pennies

00:18:36 - Entitlements, Site Work, and Scaling

00:23:35 - Built-to-Rent, Mobile Homes, and Market Strategy

00:29:15 - Market Cycles, Mistakes, and Lessons Learned

00:38:01 - Coaching the Next Generation of Land Investors

00:41:11 - Books That Changed Brent’s Life

00:45:50 - Gino Wraps it Up

We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...

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 4 Ps of Managing Your Rentals | How To with Gino Barbaro Jun 25, 2025

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Managing rentals isn't glamorous—but it's where the profits are made. In this How-To episode, Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake & Gino, breaks down the 4 P’s of managing your rentals: People, Price, Promotion, and Product. If you’re struggling to fill units, you’re likely violating one of these essential principles.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, mastering these four levers will help you increase cash flow, reduce downtime, and grow a scalable multifamily business.

Want to go deeper? Visit

https://www.wheelbarrowprofits.com

to schedule a call and get a free copy of our Wheelbarrow Profits book.

We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...

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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Billionaire Mindset w/ Brandon Green | Jake & Gino Podcast Jun 23, 2025

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In this episode of the Jake and Gino Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Green, founder of Alchemy of Money, to unpack a journey filled with transformation, entrepreneurial grit, and real estate mastery.

From cold-calling in IT sales to flipping foreclosures with FHA loans, Brandon shares how early failures and IRS audits paved the way to building scalable, investor-focused financial services. We dive into his identity journey, leadership evolution, and the surprising truth about achieving financial freedom.

Key Discussion Topics:

The difference between short-term vs. long-term sales
Building wealth without a degree
Scaling a business the hard way (through fire!)
Life after selling a brokerage
Why real financial freedom is eliminating the word “should” from your calendar
How Alchemy of Money helps real estate entrepreneurs sleep better at night

Learn how to make your money work for you — and why your business’s financial backend could be holding you back.

Visit: https://alchemyofmoney.co

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:29 - Buying His First Property with an FHA Loan

00:04:39 - Identifying as a Billionaire & Learning to Scale

00:08:15 - Why Setting the Right Goals Matters

00:16:59 - “Wandering in the Desert” Post-Exit

00:20:37 - Why Freedom = Eliminating “Should”

00:23:57 - Learning to Lead: The Assistant Who Quit

00:31:11 - Sales: Short-Term vs. Long-Term Relationships

00:36:42 - What is Alchemy of Money?

00:45:38 - The Name Behind “Alchemy”

00:46:43 - Gino Wraps it Up

We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...

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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The End of the Apartment Glut — What’s Driving Rents Higher | How To with Gino Barbaro Jun 18, 2025

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In this episode of the Jake and Gino Podcast, Gino Barbaro dives deep into the current multifamily housing landscape and dissects whether the apartment oversupply crisis is reaching its end. Gino walks you through how the market cycle has evolved since the 2008 recession and explains why some cities like Dallas, Austin, and Phoenix are facing increased vacancy and downward rental pressure—while others like New York remain tight.

If you're an investor, developer, or market watcher, this is your how-to guide on surviving (and thriving) in today’s multifamily environment.

Want a FREE copy of "Wheelbarrow Profits" or “Happy Money, Happy Family, Happy Legacy”?
Email Gino at: gino@jakeandgino.com

Learn more about the Wheelbarrow Profits Community:
https://www.wheelbarrowprofits.com

We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...

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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rock Steps to Retail Wealth: Inside Andy Weiner’s Shopping Center Empire | Jake & Gino Podcast Jun 16, 2025

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In this episode of the Jake and Gino Podcast, we dive deep into the world of retail real estate with Andy Weiner, Founder and President of Rockstep Capital. Andy shares how he transitioned from running a family clothing empire to revitalizing struggling malls in secondary and tertiary markets. Discover how his “Rock Steps” culture drives high performance, why retail isn’t dead, and how positive leverage and local community partnerships are the secret to sustainable success.

You’ll learn:

- Why the future of malls lies in mixed-use redevelopment

- How Andy secures non-recourse community bank loans

- The benefits of buying at a 15-cap and de-malling to an 8-cap

- The biggest mistakes new retail investors make

- The unique power of local investors and positive leverage

Whether you're a seasoned multifamily investor or curious about diversifying into retail, this is a masterclass in spotting hidden value in overlooked markets.

Learn more: https://rockstep.com

Visit Rockstep’s Learning Center: https://rockstep.com/learning-center/

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:04:08 - Family Business Struggles and Strategic Lesson

00:06:00 - Leadership at 32: Earning Respect and Setting Vision

00:07:53 - First Real Estate Deal: Assembling Land for Lowe’s

00:09:40 - Identifying Opportunity in Retail Real Estate

00:15:24 - The Vicksburg Model and Rockstep’s Track Record

00:23:51 - Top Investor Mistakes in Shopping Centers

00:25:20 - Has E-Commerce Killed Retail?

00:29:22 - “Rock Steps” Culture and Company-Wide Accountability

00:34:12 - Brick-and-Mortar + App + Distribution: The Retail Trifecta

00:46:28 - Tractor Supply Love & Market Size Criteria

00:48:04 - Gino Wraps it Up

We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...

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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top 10 Reasons Multifamily Investors Fail (Part 2) How To with Gino Barbaro Jun 11, 2025

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Welcome back to another powerful “How-To” lesson with Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake & Gino. This week, Gino continues his deep dive into the top mistakes multifamily investors make — and how you can avoid them.

In Part 2, Gino breaks down five more critical pitfalls, drawn from two decades of personal investing experience and coaching thousands of students. From building the right team to understanding debt structure, this episode gives you the tools to succeed — and the wisdom to sidestep disaster.

Whether you're an LP, GP, or just getting started in real estate, this episode is a masterclass in what NOT to do in multifamily investing.

Want personalized help on your multifamily journey?
Visit https://www.wheelbarrowprofits.com and schedule a call with our team.

Subscribe for more multifamily investing insights each week.

Comment below: What mistake have

you

made or avoided?

We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...

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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Revenue is Vanity, Process is Sanity: Mike Paton’s EOS Blueprint | Jake & Gino Podcast Jun 09, 2025

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In this powerhouse episode of the Jake and Gino Podcast, we're joined by Mike Paton, professional EOS implementer and author of Process, to break down the real systems that help entrepreneurs grow businesses without losing their minds—or their margins.

From the early struggles of Jake and Gino’s real estate journey to implementing EOS and watching their business thrive, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for business owners stuck at a growth ceiling. Mike shares how to avoid burnout, implement core processes effectively, and build companies that are healthy from the inside out.

Whether you're a solo operator managing 50 units or a syndicator eyeing a 9-figure portfolio, this episode will help you align your business DNA with the structure and vision needed to grow smarter—not just bigger.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What EOS really is—and why it’s not just for broken businesses
How the book Process was born from entrepreneurial pain
Why “vision shared by all” beats “buy-in” every time
The 20/80 rule for creating business systems that scale
Why chasing revenue without structure leads to burnout
How process brings freedom and enables true leadership

Connect with Mike Paton:
Learn more: https://www.eosworldwide.com

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

00:02:14 - Childhood Magic, Fire Juggling & Unemployability

00:06:00 - Mentorship and Learning to Juggle Fire

00:10:23 - From Magic to Mind Reading to Business Consulting

00:16:36 - Turning a Crowd into Qualified Leads

00:18:43 - Applied Psychology, Trust, and Audience Manipulation

00:28:02 - Tactical Tips for Everyday Negotiation

00:32:48 - Enterprise Sales and Anticipating Veto Players

00:43:16 - Why Surprise Kills Deals (Unless You’re on Stage)

00:59:19 - Marketing Tip: Repel the Wrong Customers

01:00:57 - Gino Wraps it Up

We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...

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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top 10 Reasons Multifamily Investors Fail (Part 1) | How To with Gino Barbaro Jun 04, 2025

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In this powerful how-to episode, Gino Barbaro—co-founder of Jake & Gino and experienced real estate investor—shares five of the most common mistakes that cause multifamily investors to fail. Drawing from personal setbacks and coaching hundreds of students, Gino unpacks key pitfalls including poor deal analysis, misjudged renovation costs, emotional decision-making, and more.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series covering the Top 10 Multifamily Mistakes—so be sure to subscribe and catch next week’s follow-up.

Resources mentioned:

We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...

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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mentalist’s Guide to Negotiation: Tricks, Psychology & ROI | Jake & Gino Podcast Jun 02, 2025

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What do magic tricks, mind reading, and negotiation have in common? According to mentalist and business consultant Jonathan Pritchard, everything.

In this powerful Jake & Gino episode, Jonathan unpacks the psychology behind attention, influence, and performance—from juggling fire at 13 to helping corporations crush trade show ROI. With real-life stories, persuasive wisdom, and tactical negotiation advice, this episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and anyone in the business of influence.

Learn how applied psychology, mentalism, and communication mastery can give you an edge in business, leadership, and everyday life.

Topics covered:

Turning childhood curiosity into a global career
The secret weapon behind great public speakers
Why most trade show marketing fails
Mentalism vs. magic vs. sales
How to eliminate bad leads and attract ideal clients
The psychology of persuasion and performance

Guest: Jonathan Pritchard
Website: https://icanreadminds.com

We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...

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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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