Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & Multifamily

Latest Episodes:

How The Jake & Gino Community Closed Thousands of Apartment Units | How To with Gino Barbaro Jan 01, 2025

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In this insightful episode, Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake & Gino, breaks down the key strategies that led the Jake & Gino community to close over 13,000 multifamily units and raise more than $400 million this year. Gino shares actionable tips on building broker relationships, setting crystal-clear buying criteria, accessing capital, and leveraging social media to stay top-of-mind.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:

How to develop strong broker relations to become a priority investor.
Why having a Buy Right Criteria is a game-changer for real estate deals.
Proven strategies for raising capital and growing your network.
The importance of being top-of-mind through social media and branding.

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Visit https://jakeandgino.com to join our community and access premium content.
Email Gino for a free ebook on raising capital: gino@jakeandgino.com

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction & Jake and Gino's 2024 Achievements
01:30 Tip 1: Building Broker Relationships
03:50 Tip 2: Setting a Buy Right Criteria
06:20 Real-Life Examples of Successful Deals
08:40 Tip 3: Raising Capital Like a Pro
10:45 Bonus Tip: Leveraging Social Media to Stay Top-of-Mind
12:30 Recap: Key Takeaways for Real Estate Success

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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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Secrets to Scaling: Multifamily Insights from Rise 48's COO and CFO | Jake & Gino Podcast Dec 30, 2024

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In this episode, Jake and Gino sit down with Bikran Sandhu, COO and CFO of Rise 48 Equity, to explore the journey of building a multifamily real estate powerhouse. From forming partnerships to scaling operations across states, Bikran shares the strategies and lessons that helped Rise 48 succeed in the competitive real estate market. Learn about value-add investing, the pros and cons of in-house property management, and why focusing on SEO and PPC marketing can give you an edge in multifamily investing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The founding story of Rise 48 Equity and the meaning behind the name
Transitioning from partnerships to forming a fully-fledged company
The pros and cons of in-house vs. third-party property management
Adapting investment strategies to changing market cycles
The importance of listening to investors and evolving business strategies
How SEO and PPC marketing can outperform traditional ILS platforms

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction

01:51 - The Story Behind the Name "Rise 48 Equity"

06:17 - How Complementary Skills Formed a Strong Partnership

07:53 - Evolving Investment Strategies from 2019 to Today

14:31 - Why Rise 48 Brought Property Management In-House

26:23 - Expanding to Dallas and Charlotte: How Rise 48 Selects Markets

36:53 - Leveraging SEO and PPC Marketing Over ILS Platforms

39:50 - Gino Wraps it Up

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Mission Financial Freedom: David Pere’s Military-to-Millionaire Journey | Jake & Gino Podcast Dec 23, 2024

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast! Today, we’re joined by David Pere, a financially free Marine Corps veteran who has helped countless service members and veterans build wealth through real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and personal finance.

In this episode, David shares his journey from enlisting in the Marines to achieving financial independence, buying multi-unit properties, and building a thriving mastermind community exclusively for military personnel. Along the way, we uncover practical tips, hilarious stories, and some hard-earned wisdom about making smart financial choices, navigating the real estate market, and designing a life you truly enjoy.

Don’t miss this action-packed episode, and if you’re ready to take the next step toward financial freedom, hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications!

Key Topics Discussed:

David’s Military Beginnings – From homeschooled in Arkansas to joining the Marines.
The Financial Freedom Journey – Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and taking the leap into real estate.
The Power of House Hacking – David’s strategy for eliminating living expenses.
Mastermind for Military Members – Building a community of accountability and support.
Boutique Hotel Ventures – David’s passion for unique properties and passive income.
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs – Mindset shifts every service member needs.
Balancing Family, Work, and Finances – Lessons learned the hard way.
Building a Legacy – Teaching financial literacy to the next generation.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

02:31 - David’s Journey from Homeschooled Teen to Marine

09:37 - Discovering *Rich Dad Poor Dad* and the First Real Estate Deal

20:30 - David’s Real Estate Strategy: House Hacking and Beyond

30:04 - The Power of Masterminds for Veterans and Service Members

42:47 - Gino Wraps it Up

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Couple Goals: Balancing Love, Life, and 80 Multifamily Units | Movers and Shakers Podcast Dec 20, 2024

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Join Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake and Gino, as he sits down with the inspiring Michal and Vanessa Kuca. From humble beginnings to owning 80 multifamily units, this duo shares their incredible journey of investing in Albuquerque, revitalizing neighborhoods, and achieving the American Dream.

In this episode, learn how they overcame challenges like managing distressed properties, convincing each other to take risks, and balancing life as a couple in business. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, Michal and Vanessa's story is packed with insights, advice, and motivation to help you scale your real estate journey!

Key Takeaways:

From single-family homes to multifamily units in Albuquerque
Navigating tough deals, like tenants fixing motorcycles indoors
Lessons from joining the Jake and Gino community
How to balance business and family life
Future plans: JV partnerships, syndications, and ground-up construction

Connect with Michal and Vanessa:
Lucasaproperties.com
Phone: 505-440-7244

What inspired you the most from Michal and Vanessa’s journey? Let us know in the comments below!

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
02:05 - The "Ugly A-Plex" Story: Convincing Vanessa to Take a Chance
07:27 - Lessons Learned and Joining Jake and Gino
10:48 - Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right: Evolving Strategies
19:12 - Challenges and Benefits of Working with a Spouse
21:51 - Top Advice for New Multifamily Investors
23:20 - Future Plans: JV Deals, Syndications, and Ground-Up Construction

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Should I Invest in Real Estate or My Business | How To with Gino Barbaro Dec 18, 2024

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In this special "how-to" video, Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake and Gino, tackles one of the most critical questions entrepreneurs face: Should you invest in real estate or double down on your business? Samuel from Stuart Painters posed this question on Instagram, and Gino shares his invaluable insights based on his own experiences of transitioning from running a restaurant to building wealth through real estate.

From strategies for generating passive income to tips for scaling a business while investing in multifamily properties, this episode is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs, contractors, and anyone looking to achieve financial freedom.

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Key Takeaways:

Why Gino transitioned from the restaurant business to real estate.
The importance of diversifying income streams: active, portfolio, and passive.
Tax advantages of real estate and business ownership.
How contractors can leverage their skills to build wealth through real estate.
Why 70% of businesses never sell and how to build a business with equity in mind.

Recommended Reading: Built to Sell by John Warrilow – A must-read for entrepreneurs aiming to create scalable, sellable businesses.

What you'll learn in this video:

How to balance business growth with real estate investment.
The benefits of investing in multifamily properties.
Tips for transitioning from transactional income to long-term wealth building.
Creative ways to integrate real estate investments with your current business operations.

Have a question for Gino? Drop it in the comments, and it might be featured in a future episode!

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Crowning Your Finances: The Money Queen’s Guide to Wealth | Jake & Gino Podcast Dec 16, 2024

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In this episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, we welcome Jacqueline Matoza, founder of 360 Real Estate University and the renowned "Money Queen." Jacqueline shares her incredible journey from corporate CPA to empowering Americans with strategies to bulletproof their finances and build generational wealth.
Learn the secrets of using real estate, tax reform, and mindset shifts to unlock financial freedom. With a mix of wit, wisdom, and hard truths, Jacqueline breaks down complex financial concepts into actionable insights for anyone looking to start or scale their wealth-building journey.

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

Building the foundation for financial success
Turning "baby money soldiers" into financial armies
Overcoming emotional barriers to money management
How mindset and financial strategy go hand-in-hand
Tax-saving hacks and the power of compounding
Why real estate is key to building generational wealth

Key Takeaways:

"Make money, save money, invest in assets."
"Money is a tool, not a definition of worth."
"Control your 'baby money soldiers' wisely and let them multiply."

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:09 - Jacqueline’s Journey: From CPA to Wealth Mentor

12:10 - Baby Money Soldiers Explained

20:19 - Compounding Interest: Debt vs. Investment

33:36 - Emotional Intelligence in Money Management

42:01 - Tackling Debt and Eliminating Financial Anchors

46:45 - Jacqueline’s Diverse Real Estate Portfolio

50:49 - Gino Wraps it Up

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How AI is Reshaping Multifamily Syndication | Vanessa Alfaro’s Success Formula | Jake & Gino Podcast Dec 09, 2024

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Join us as Jake and Gino, alongside the trailblazing Vanessa Alfaro, delve into a fascinating blend of real estate, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurial insights. From managing $50M+ in assets at Venus Capital to founding LunaX AI, Vanessa shares how she uses tech-driven solutions to revolutionize multifamily syndication.

Key Highlights
- The power of mentorship and the first 104-unit deal
- Leveraging AI in real estate for asset management, marketing, and capital raising
- Balancing entrepreneurship and family life with 6+ businesses and 5 kids!
- Tips for navigating multifamily challenges and emerging stronger post-market cycles
- The future of AI and how it impacts industries, humanity, and YOU

Whether you're intrigued by AI’s applications, building wealth through real estate, or want practical advice for multifamily investing, this episode has it all!

Vanessa’s Book Recommendations:

The End of Alzheimer’s by Dale Bredesen
Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
The Parenting Map by Dr. Shefali

Connect with Vanessa:
Website: venuspartners.com

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Chapters:

00:10 - Introduction

03:53 - Why Vanessa Chose Multifamily Real Estate

09:30 - Mentorship’s Role in Vanessa’s First Multifamily Deal

19:46 - AI in Real Estate: Key Applications & Innovations

25:45 - Practical AI Applications in Multifamily Investing

38:03 - Multifamily Challenges: Why “Buy Right” Matters More Than Ever

45:45 - Vanessa’s Book Recommendations

53:46 - Gino Wraps it Up

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Think Big, Start Small: Real Estate Investing with Matthew Devercelly | Movers and Shakers Podcast Dec 06, 2024

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Join Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake and Gino, as he chats with Matthew Devercelly, a self-managing real estate investor who has scaled from two single-family units to managing 21 units across multiple properties.

In his very first podcast appearance, Matthew shares his inspiring journey from working a W-2 job to pursuing financial freedom within one year. Listen as he discusses the importance of thinking big, starting small, and plugging into the world of multifamily real estate.

From networking strategies and securing seller financing to understanding the Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right framework, this episode is packed with actionable insights for aspiring and seasoned investors alike.

Key Takeaways:

The power of networking to uncover off-market deals.
Why starting small can lead to bigger opportunities.
How seller financing can be a game-changer in today’s market.
The importance of managing properties like a business.

Whether you're new to real estate or looking to scale, Matthew’s story will inspire you to take action and achieve your goals.

Guest Contact Info:

Instagram: @mtDevercelly
Email: matthewDevercelly@gmail.com

Want a free copy of Gino’s book “Creative Cash”? Email gino@jakeandgino.com

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
01:04 - How Networking with Jake and Gino Inspired Matthew
02:44 - Why Multifamily? The Power of Economies of Scale
03:32 - Preparing for Opportunities in the Next 12-24 Months
08:34 - Identifying Mom-and-Pop Sellers and Negotiating Seller Financing
13:44 - Long-Term Vision
16:41 - Choosing the Right Market: Local vs. Out-of-State Investing
19:12 - The Framework: Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right
28:37 - Gino Wraps it Up

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How WIll A Trump Presidency Affect Multifamily | How To with Gino Barbaro Dec 04, 2024

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oin Gino Barbaro from Jake and Gino as he delves into the impact of a potential Trump presidency on inflation, multifamily real estate, and the broader economy. This in-depth discussion focuses on separating politics from policy to explore how changes in government efficiency, reckless spending, and interest rates affect investors and business owners. Gino also highlights strategies to navigate the multifamily market, why now might be the best time to invest, and what you can do to prepare for the next big opportunity.

Key Takeaways:

Inflation: What causes it and how policy impacts pricing.
Multifamily Real Estate: Interest rates, affordability, and new opportunities.
Trump's Policy Vision: The Department of Government Efficiency and reducing reckless spending.
Housing Market Solutions: Building supply, removing regulatory bottlenecks, and encouraging innovation.
Contrarian Investing: Why now is the time to be ready for new deals.

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Stay Connected:
Visit JakeandGino.com for more resources and information.

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Cracking the Tenant Code: Tim Ray’s Secrets to Better Screening in Real Estate | Jake & Gino Podcast Dec 02, 2024

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Welcome to the Jake & Gino Podcast!
In this special episode, we are joined by Tim Ray, the co-founder and CEO of VeriFast, a cutting-edge identity and financial verification platform revolutionizing the real estate and property management sectors. From his early successes in e-commerce and angel investing to the hard-learned lessons of a startup that missed the mark, Tim shares an unfiltered look at the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

Key Takeaways:

How Tim scaled multiple businesses, including exits in e-commerce and a private aviation tech startup.
The lessons behind his "double-A baseball" analogy for entrepreneurship.
The journey from startup setbacks to the genesis of VeriFast.
Insights on identity verification and income screening in real estate.
Why fraud detection and tenant screening matter now more than ever.

Learn how VeriFast is transforming tenant screening and what it means for property managers of all sizes.

Episode Highlights:

Entrepreneurial pivots: When big swings lead to big lessons.
How financial verification tools empower landlords.
The future of tenant screening and digital identity in multifamily housing.
Real stories of reducing delinquencies and eliminating fraud in property management.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction

00:51 - From E-Commerce Exits to Private Aviation Failures

08:39 - The Birth of VeriFast: Solving Real-World Problems

13:34 - How VeriFast Verifies Income and Prevents Fraud

25:31 - Pricing Models: Per-Door vs. Per-Application Costs

27:23 - Screening Smarter: Approving More Tenants While Reducing Evictions

33:51 - The Problem with Credit Scores in Tenant Screening

41:49 - Gino Wraps it Up

Connect with Tim Ray:
Email: tim.ray@VeriFast.com
LinkedIn: Tim Ray

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