Jake and Gino Real Estate Entrepreneurs
Jake & Gino
The Jake & Gino Podcast is 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 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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Also included under The Jake & Gino umbrella:
How To: From 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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May 5, 2021 • 38min
Construction to Multi-family with Amy Tiemann
Mike Taravella interviews Amy Tiemann of TM1 Properties. Key Information: What to look for in a property manager: Established systems and processes Ability to capture leads Usage of virtual tours 2 Tips for Investing Know who you are investing with. Know the market you are investing in. Buy in a strong market and let the market do the work. Pro Tip “Know, like, and trust your sponsor” Contact Information: https://amy.nuecards.com/ To register to invest with us: https://jandg.activehosted.com/f/58 Rand CRE's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randcre Rand CRE's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/randcre Rand CRE's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randcre
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.

May 4, 2021 • 32min
22 Units at the age of 25 with Nate Gottesman
In this episode of Movers & Shakers Josh & Gino interview Nate Gottesman. Topics touched on include: How having a Growth Mindset has helped propel Nate to success. How to deal with a difficult seller The importance of having the right network Getting attractive financing for your deal Nate’s Bio: Nate is the founding member of MRGO Capital Group. He works for a fortune 200 professional services firm providing risk advisory and transactional services to the fortune 500 and other multinational firms. He earned dual BBA degrees in Finance and Risk Management & Insurance from the University of South Carolina. Nate began his real estate investment journey in 2018 purchasing student housing and currently owns 22 units. In addition, he is the host of a real estate podcast. In his spare time, Nate enjoys golfing and other outdoor activities. Nate resides in Atlanta, GA.
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.

Apr 29, 2021 • 44min
How To Scale Up A Real Estate Business With Rich Danby
Scaling any business is about figuring out the ‘how’ part. On this episode, Jake and Gino talk with Rich Danby. Rich is a full-time real estate investor, and the founder of Rich Ottawa Investments. He is the winner of the “Joint Venture Partner of the Year” award in 2015 by the Real Estate Investment Network and “Top Player Award” in 2014 and 2015 by the Real Estate Investment Network. The key takeaways include the following: Failure is the best teacher. In order to get into any industry, including real estate, first think about the problems you can solve. Focus on solutions. Don’t chase money, chase opportunities. Don’t look at mentorship as an expense. Look at it as an investment. It can help avoid costly mistakes, learn faster and shape up a better life. Learn more about Rich Danby: https://www.richottawainvestments.com/ Learn more about Jake & Gino: www.jakeandgino.com Apply for limited time, complimentary multifamily investing training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining Apply for Mentorship: 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. 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.

Apr 28, 2021 • 35min
Multi-family in Miami with Andy Moyssidis
Key Information: Institutions moving to Miami: JP Morgan Chase Blackstone Goldman Sachs High-growth sub-markets: Hollywood, Florida As a result of being confined between the everglades and the Atlantic, Miami is expected run of land to expand into in the next three years. Brightline Train (Orlando to Miami): Will change travel time from 4 hours to 45 minutes. Pro Tip “Know what your goal is as an investor” Contact Information: Andreina.Moyssidis@elliman.com Instagram: Andy Moyssidis To register to invest with us: https://jandg.activehosted.com/f/58 Rand CRE's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randcre Rand CRE's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/randcre Rand CRE's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randcre
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.
Apr 27, 2021 • 41min
How To Reconnect With Your Spouse After Twenty Years Of Marriage
Jim and Francesca are from Westchester County, NY. where they live with their two beautiful children. Francesca has been a school teacher for 22 years. Jim has been working with the Westchester Teamsters in the heavy construction industry for 23 years. They have been investing in real estate since 2002. They both realized the power of real estate after purchasing their first home, rehabbing and leveraging it to acquire their first investment property. Jim and Francesca are currently partnered in 75 units and actively looking to acquire properties in the southeast. Their goal is to educate and help others learn how they can create passive income through real estate investing. They enjoy spending time with family, traveling, the beach, and lending a helping hand. In this episode, Jim & Francesca share with the listeners how their relationship has grown and thrived for the past twenty two years. They both credit their communication and trust as two reasons that have allowed them to grow and to continue on their journey of personal development. They also made it clear that it takes work and effort to have an amazing marriage. They both share a couple of tips on how to raise responsible and empowering children who can make tough decisions as they enter adulthood. Jim & Francesca can be reached at james@niveauproperties.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. 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.

Apr 22, 2021 • 26min
Special Announcement Podcast with J&G - Multifamily Mastery 4
Multifamily Mastery, one of the most highly-anticipated events in the Multifamily Investing space, scheduled to be held on Oct 23-24, 2021 at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida. In this episode, Jake & Gino share a quick round-up of Money Mixer, a live event attended by more than 150 members of the Wheelbarrow Profits community. Moreover, Jake & Gino announce the launch of Multifamily Mastery 4, thus opening up the doors of opportunity for those who wish to take their lives to the next level. Why You Need To Attend This Event? Network with the Jake & Gino Community. Bring your deals and your questions. Meet your next partner or investor. Meet our vendors and our team members. Learn from professionals who are crushing it in the industry. Surround yourself with like-minded investors. Create life-long friendships and relationships Learn from speakers who are all leaders in the industry. Get the tickets to Multifamily Mastery 4, with early bird offer now: General admission: https://bityl.co/6UUL VIP: https://bityl.co/6UUN Learn more about Jake & Gino Events: https://jakeandgino.com/live-events/ Apply for limited time, complimentary multifamily investing training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining
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.

Apr 21, 2021 • 26min
Tips for Working with Brokers with Pat Cosgrove.
Will Coleman and Mike Taravella interview Pat Cosgrove of Marcus and Millichap. . Key Information: Things Brokers Look For: 15-20 day due diligence period No financing contingency Reference letters from previous sellers and lenders Previous real estate transactions Find out what the sellers needs are and craft your offer based off that need. How to get over lack of experience: Partner with someone who has experience Meet the broker in person Be transparent and honest about your situation Pro Tip “Always be transparent” Contact Information: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/ LinkedIn – Pat Cosgrove Cell - (615) 973-5373 To register to invest with us: https://jandg.activehosted.com/f/58 Rand CRE's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randcre Rand CRE's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/randcre Rand CRE's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randcre
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.

Apr 15, 2021 • 36min
WBP - How To Build Wealth With Ken Van Liew
If you really want to build wealth through proven frameworks and systems, this podcast is for you. On this episode, Jake and Gino talk with Ken Van Liew. Kenneth J. Van Liew, P.E., is a world-renowned authority on Real Estate investment and development and has completed more than $1.35 billion in development in New York City. The key takeaways from the Podcast include the following: Investing doesn’t need to be complicated. All you need is focus, clarity, education and action. If you don’t have the money to invest, you can organize other people’s money, work hard and make it work. Helping others would lift you up. Be the go-giver. If you can believe it, you can do it. Open up your mind for the opportunities. There are three questions you need to ask yourself if you want to raise funds for a deal. Learn about questions in the podcast. Learn more about Ken Van Liew: https://kenvanliew.com/ Learn more about Jake & Gino: www.jakeandgino.com Apply for limited time, complimentary apartment investing training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining Apply for Mentorship: 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. 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.

Apr 14, 2021 • 36min
RCRE - Mobile Home Park vs. Multi-family Investing with Peter Pratti
Will Coleman and Mike Taravella interview Peter Pratti of Oliver Smith Realty & Development Company. . Key Information: Benefits Mobile Home Parks Less management required Tenants own and maintain rented space Less moveouts therefore less turnover As affordable housing options continue to be in short supply, mobile home parks continue to grow as an attractive asset class for investors. How to establish legitimacy with brokers: Highlight your experience and previous purchases Partner with someone with experience and high net worth Discuss your financial backing Pro Tip “Stay focused on one thing and you will eventually succeed” Contact Information: Cell: 865) 850-0679 To register to invest with us: https://jandg.activehosted.com/f/58 Rand CRE's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randcre Rand CRE's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/randcre Rand CRE's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randcre
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.
Apr 13, 2021 • 42min
MFZ - Simplicity and Rhythms to Guide your Family with Rick and Melissa Sapio
Since 1994, Rick has been CEO of MCA, an investment holding company which has made more than 100 investments. Rick married Melissa back in 2006 and they have four children ages 12, 10, 8, and 6. Their commitment to themselves and their family is one that we should all aspire to. Rick & Melissa’s message is simple, yet very difficult for most families to execute upon. Simplicity and rhythms are two keys that they credit for their family success. What does he mean by that? Their goal as parents is to raise a god fearing, independent child who can enter the world and take full responsibility for their actions. Rick was envisioning married and family life even before he was married. He took responsibility for who he married, and for how him and his wife chose to raise their family. Together, Rick & Melissa created a family place mat that contains their family's core values, mission statement and other important virtues that they follow on a routine basis. The couple share with the listeners the decisions that will lead to an amazing family life, and how to raise happy and independent children. To create your own family place mat, visit Family Place Mat.
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.


