Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & Multifamily
Jake & Gino
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.
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.
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Aug 15, 2018 • 31min
Understanding Note Funds with Dave Van Horn
Dave has been President and CEO of PPR a mortgage advisory and fund management business since 2007. He comes with 30 years of real estate experience both residential and commercial that includes being a licensed realtor, real estate investor, and fundraiser. He speaks with us about the note business, his beginnings and looking to the future. Dave's Book: >https://www.amazon.com/Real-Estate-Note-Investing-Passively/dp/0997584777 Dave's Companyhttps://www.pprnoteco.com/ Top 10 Getting Started Meet-ups Raising Capital The Note Business Multiple Income Streams Being Your Own Bank Advantages of Notes Finding Properties Property Rehab Become and Expert And much more! Register on the investor portal and fill out the investor portal form:Create an Account – Rand Partners We want to see you at the October 6-7th Multifamily Mastery Live Event in Nashville, TN! Email Gino at gino@jakeandgino.com for a coupon code to save a little $ on your ticket price! Reserve your seat for Jake and Gino Live Event 2018 Apply For Us to Help You Make Your Multifamily Dreams a Reality!
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. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. 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.

Aug 9, 2018 • 46min
Improving Customer Experience with Lucas Hall
Lucas is the founder of Landlordology, Chief Landlordologist and head of industry relations at Cozy. He has been a successful landlord for over 10 years, with dozens of happy tenants and a profitable income property portfolio. He’s an experienced landlord, real estate investor, national speaker, husband, father, and puppy-daddy. He speaks with Gino and Josh about Landlordology, Cozy.co, valuing your tenants and creating systems. Top 10 Happy Tenants Cozy Landlordology Tools of the Trade Marketing Improving your systems Technology Getting away from paper Fighting fraud Running the numbers And much more! Lucas Sites: Landlordology.com Cozy.co
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. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. 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.

Aug 2, 2018 • 52min
Choosing the Right Market with Omar Khan
Omar is responsible for capital raising, strategic planning and investor relations at Boardwalk Wealth a private equity firm specializing in connecting International investors with US-based multifamily real estate opportunities. He has participated in capital financing and M&A transactions valued at $3.7 billion. He is a CFA Charterholder and graduated with honors from the University of Toronto with a B.Com in Finance. He speaks with us about picking a market, underwriting and family. Top 10: Texas Economic Trends Pitfalls Syndication Underwriting Analytics Switching Off for Family Picking a Market Indicators Job Multiplier Effect And Much More! Register on the investor portal and fill out the investor portal form:Create an Account – Rand Partners We want to see you at the October 6-7th Multifamily Mastery Live Event in Nashville, TN! Email Gino at style="color: #e4af0a;">gino@jakeandgino.com for a coupon code to save a little $ on your ticket price! Reserve your seat for Jake and Gino Live Event 2018 Apply For Us to Help You Make Your Multifamily Dreams a Reality!
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. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. 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.

Jul 26, 2018 • 35min
How to Take Control of Your Money with Damion Lupo
American Sensei. Yokido Founder. 5th Degree Black Belt. Financial Mentor to Transformation Nation. Best selling author in personal finance. Rewriting the rules and plan for retirement. Gino and Josh talk with Damion about giving up his formal education, QRP over self-directed IRAs and UDFI’s Top 10 -Books -Lessons -QRP -UDFI -Letting go of tension -Life coaching -Focusing on that one thing -Mentorship -Control -“Smoking Hopeium” -And Much More! Damions Website: https://damionlupo.com/ Register on the investor portal and fill out the investor portal form:Create an Account – Rand Partners We want to see you at the October 6-7th Multifamily Mastery Live Event in Nashville, TN! Email Gino at >gino@jakeandgino.com for a coupon code to save a little $ on your ticket price! Reserve your seat for Jake and Gino Live Event 2018 Apply For Us to Help You Make Your Multifamily Dreams a Reality!
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. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. 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.

Jul 19, 2018 • 47min
Building a Real Estate Business with Brie Schmidt
Building a Real Estate Business with Brie Schmidt Brie started in corporate sales in 2005, she acquired her first investment property in 2011. She left the steady paycheck world in 2014. In this podcast, Gino and Josh ask Brie about that transition, how she built her investment portfolio, her business and her plans for the future. Brie is the Co-Founder at The Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit, a non-profit educational summit for real estate investors. She is also the President at TurnKey Reviews, a one-stop shop for passive investing in real estate across the United States. She shares her thoughts on education with us as well as her habits for success. Second City Real Estate: http://www.secondcity-re.com/ TurnKey-Reviews: TurnKey-Reviews.com Top 10: Finding opportunities Multifaceted approach Deciding moments Education Bigger pockets Next Steps Hiring quality Self awareness Hire slow Fire fast And much more! Register on the investor portal and fill out the investor portal form:Create an Account – Rand Partners We want to see you at the October 6-7th Multifamily Mastery Live Event in Nashville, TN! Email Gino at gino@jakeandgino.com for a coupon code to save a little $ on your ticket price! Reserve your seat for Jake and Gino Live Event 2018 Apply For Us to Help You Make Your Multifamily Dreams a Reality!
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. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. 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.

Jul 12, 2018 • 60min
Scaling Up with J Scott
A former tech man from Silicon Valley, J Scott and his wife moved to Atlanta to start a new chapter. In 2008 they started flipping houses. In 2016 they moved to multifamily and never looked back. Creator of the popular website 123flip.com and Author of The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book On Estimating Rehab Costs and the new The Book On Negotiating Real Estate. J drops some knowledge on us about everything from where to begin to long term vision. Scaling up your business to suit your needs and goals. He talks about the motivation behind creating a lifestyle and shares how his partner (his wife) helps with accountability. He also shares his thoughts on education in the real estate space a subject near and dear to our hearts. J is speaking at out October Multifamily Mastery Event in Nashville! Top 10 -Scaling -Creating a lifestyle -Estimating Rehab Costs -Building relationships -The Three P’s -Sincerity -Getting that first deal -Active vs passive income -Habits for success -And Much More! Contact J: feedback@123flip.com J’s Website: www.123flip.com Buy J’s Newest Book https://www.amazon.com/Book-Negotiating-Real-Estate-Strategies-ebook/dp/B06ZYR3233/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1531331374&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=the+book+on+negotiating+real+estate&psc=1 Register on the investor portal and fill out the investor portal form:Create an Account – Rand Partners We want to see you at the October 6-7th Multifamily Mastery Live Event in Nashville, TN! Email Gino at >gino@jakeandgino.com for a coupon code to save a little $ on your ticket price! Apply For Us to Help You Make Your Multifamily Dreams a Reality!
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. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. 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.

Jul 4, 2018 • 34min
Multifaceted Multifamily
Today’s episode is dedicated to a big theme for Jake & Gino this year: Multi-Faceted Multifamily – building a multifamily business with multiple streams of income. Starting as just an investing business, Jake & Gino went on to build out their own in-house property management, design an education platform, and now they are adding another facet to their business allowing YOU to invest alongside Jake & Gino as an equity partner! The guys tell the fascinating play-by-play story of the last 5 years and how far they’ve come, and hit hard on having the drive, persistence, and out of the box mindset that is vital for multi-faceted success! They even detail how multiple streams of income can be created in other businesses, for example: Gino's family restaurant in New York. What are some ways YOU can build out MSI’s (multiple streams of income) in your business? Top 10 -Holding companies -Property management -Education -Syndication -Brokerage -Vending -Trash valet -Product Sourcing -Software -And much more! Register on the investor portal and fill out the investor portal form: Create an Account - Rand Partners We want to see you at the October 6-7th Multifamily Mastery Live Event in Nashville, TN! Email Gino at gino@jakeandgino.com for a coupon code to save a little $ on your ticket price! Reserve your seat for Jake and Gino Live Event 2018 Apply For Us to Help You Make Your Multifamily Dreams a Reality!
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. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. 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.

Jun 28, 2018 • 34min
Accessing Capital with Scott Mauer
Scott Maurer is the Director of Business Development at Advanta IRA and during today’s show Scott explains how to use self-directed IRAs to invest in multifamily assets! The facts and figures in this episode will both surprise you and keep you riveted! Scott covers all of the benefits and details how easy it is to use a self-directed IRA as an investment vehicle. He also touches on the regulations related to how you can leverage the money in your IRA. Scott describes how critical it is (as a syndicator) to share with potential investors that they can use their IRA to invest in the deal – this option has generated tens of millions of additional dollars raised for deals! We are so happy to have Scott Maurer joining us at our live event on October 6th-7th in Nashville, TN! Top 10 -Raising money -Syndications -Retirement funds for real estate -Control -Personal finance -Forgotten money -Diversification -Taking ownership for your future -Self directed IRA's -And much more! Advanta IRA Advanta's Webinar with Gino: Your IRA and Multifamily Investing Advanta YouTube Page: Advanta On Demand Contact Scott: Email: smaurer@advantaira.com Phone: 800-425-0653 ext. 1123 Email gino@jakeandgino.com a screenshot of your Itunes review of the Wheelbarrow Profits podcast and Gino will send you a FREE copy of the Wheelbarrow Profits Book! Reserve your seat for Jake and Gino Live Event 2018 Apply For Us to Help You Make Your Multifamily Dreams a Reality! Invest with Jake & Gino: Create an Account - Rand Partners
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. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. 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.

Jun 21, 2018 • 52min
Buying Right with Vinney "Smiles" Chopra
Buying Right with Vinney "Smiles" Chopra This week’s exciting guest has been fondly nicknamed “Mr. Smiles” for good reason! Vinney Chopra, one of our happiest guests ever, oversees Moneil Investment Group, LLC, and Moneil Management Group, LLC, in addition to teaching through his academies. He has funded over 26 syndications to date! Vinney has a very inspiring story. From selling books to buying single-family was a journey in itself! He sprung for his broker’s license and consequently, multifamily caught his eye. Vinney gives tips on how to overcome analysis paralysis like he did and to take massive action in raising money and acquiring properties. We are so impressed with Vinney Chopra’s expertise in all areas of real estate investing, property management and scaling his businesses and we are so excited to be speaking along with him at the Atlanta Multifamily Summit July 21st and 22nd! Top 10 -Attitude -Building Rapport -Passion -Setting Goals -Scalability -Education -Emerging Markets -Cash on Cash Returns -Buy Right -And Much More! Book Recommendation: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Atlanta MultiFamily Summit- 2 Day Multifamily Summit Event on July 21st-22nd! Get 25% off your tickets with code “MONEIL” or “WHEELBARROW” www.vinneychopra.com - MULTIFAMILY SYNDICATION INVESTMENTS TEACHING, MOTIVATION AND PARTNERSHIP SITE To Invest: http://moneilinvest.com Email gino@jakeandgino.com a screenshot of your Itunes review of the Wheelbarrow Profits podcast and Gino will send you a FREE copy of the Wheelbarrow Profits Book! Reserve your seat for Jake and Gino Live Event 2018 Apply For Us to Help You Make Your Multifamily Dreams a Reality! Invest with Jake & Gino: Create an Account - Rand Partners Check out the podcast for iTunes: iTunes Store Check out the podcast for Android:RSS FEED Thanks so much for joining us again. Have some feedback you’d like to share Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post! Also, please leave an honest review for our Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely important to our show and help in our rankings. Please leave a review if you find value in our show! Email gino@jakeandgino.com a screenshot of your Itunes review of the Wheelbarrow Profits podcast and Gino will send you a FREE copy of the 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. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. 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.

Jun 14, 2018 • 43min
The Mindset of an Investor with Dave Zook
He’s back, folks! Our return guest this week is Dave Zook, experienced in multifamily investing (over 3000 units), self-storage and resort community development! This episode has a great discussion around sheltering your investment and Dave describes how he does that, as well as how he got ‘chased’ into multifamily. Dave explains how his other passive income investment business works, in ATMS! He also tells us how he found and put together his ‘world-class team’, what they are great at, and gives advice on how to build your own team. Dave will be joining us as a guest speaker at the Jake & Gino Live Event 2018 “Multifamily Mastery 2”! Top 10 -Tax's -Team building -Syndication -Being the brokers 1st call -Proven frameworks -Cashflow -Population growth -Atm investing -Background checks -And much more! Contact Dave: info@therealassetinvestor.com Send an email to info@therealassetinvestor.com and receive Dave’s E-Book “8 Real Life Lessons for Syndicators and Their Investors” Website: The Real Asset Investor | Leading you to greater passive cash flow Email gino@jakeandgino.com a screenshot of your Itunes review of the Wheelbarrow Profits podcast and Gino will send you a FREE copy of the Wheelbarrow Profits Book! Reserve your seat for Jake and Gino Live Event 2018 Check out the podcast for iTunes: iTunes Store Check out the podcast for Android: RSS FEED Thanks so much for joining us again. Have some feedback you’d like to share Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post! Also, please leave an honest review for our Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely important to our show and help in our rankings. Please leave a review if you find value in our show! Email gino@jakeandgino.com a screenshot of your Itunes review of the Wheelbarrow Profits podcast and Gino will send you a FREE copy of the Wheelbarrow Profits Book! Reserve your seat for Jake and Gino Live Event 2018 Apply For Us to Help You Make Your Multifamily Dreams a Reality! Invest with Jake & Gino: Create an Account - Rand Partners Apply For Us to Help You Make Your Multifamily Dreams a Reality! Invest with Jake & Gino: Create an Account - Rand Partners
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. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. 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.


