Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & Multifamily

Most investors think market crashes are what destroy wealth. They're wrong. The fastest way to lose money in real estate is much simpler: • Underestimating your expenses. • Overestimating your rental income. • Buying without a clear exit strategy. In today's market, disciplined underwriting matters more than ever. Rising insurance costs, increasing property taxes, higher interest rates, and slowin...

Is commercial real estate really in trouble—or are the biggest opportunities just beginning? In this episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast, Nick Gonzalez shares why he's more excited about commercial real estate today than ever before. From distressed multifamily assets and retail repositioning strategies to industrial investing and building a nationally recognized brokerage business, this conversati...

Where is commercial real estate headed in 2026? Is the market crashing, recovering, or simply resetting? In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down the latest multifamily market data and explains why the answer depends entirely on where you're investing. Using current market trends, rent growth statistics, supply and demand dynamics, construction data, and transaction volume, Gino explains what inv...

Former professional athlete and top Denver real estate expert Athena Brownson reveals the powerful lessons she learned competing at an elite level and how those same principles helped her build a thriving business and investment portfolio. In this conversation with Jake & Gino, Athena shares why accountability, discipline, resilience, and consistent habits matter more than talent when it comes to...

Have you ever had a single win that completely changed how you looked at yourself? In this episode, Gino Barbaro (co-founder of Jake and Gino and Barbaro 360) breaks down the subconscious psychological traps that sabotage real estate investors and entrepreneurs from building a successful business. Drawing from his early investing days—including a first deal that felt like a home run but was fueled...

Most entrepreneurs don't have a revenue problem—they have a delegation problem. In this episode,, entrepreneur and business coach Justin Lund explains why so many founders become prisoners in the businesses they worked so hard to build. The same hustle that helped you get started can become the very thing preventing you from reaching the next level. Justin shares the concept of the "Delegation Pri...

Many investors focus on one thing: getting more units. But what if growing your portfolio is actually creating more problems? In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down one of the most important distinctions every real estate investor and entrepreneur needs to understand: the difference between growing and scaling. Growth often means increasing revenue by adding more resources, more expenses, and m...

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...

What if building wealth was exactly like building a house? In this episode of The How To Show, Gino Barbaro breaks down the five stages of building a financial house and explains why most people fail to create lasting wealth. Many people jump straight into investing, crypto, real estate, or business opportunities without first building a strong financial foundation. The result? Their financial hou...

Looking to escape the 9-to-5 grind and build true wealth? In this episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast, we sit down with Jens Nielsen, who immigrated from Denmark in 1996 and successfully transitioned from a 25+ year IT career to full-time real estate investing and high-performance coaching. Today, Jens is a direct owner or General Partner in over 2,000+ apartment units and 100,000+ square feet of i...

What if the blueprint for building wealth hasn't changed in over 5,000 years? In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down the timeless principles from one of the most influential personal finance books ever written: The Richest Man in Babylon. While most people believe wealth creation is complicated, involving stock picking, market timing, economic cycles, and advanced investing strategies, the trut...

August Biniaz is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of CPI Capital, where he leads acquisitions, investment strategy, and asset management. With more than 15 years of experience in real estate, he has helped close over $225M in multifamily and build-to-rent assets. In this episode, August joins Jake and Gino to discuss multifamily investing, scaling real estate operations, market trends,...

In this episode of How-To with Gino Barbaro, Gino sits down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Lon Welsh to discuss today’s real estate market, investment opportunities, and what separates average investors from elite investors. Lon Welsh is the founder of Ironton Capital, Your Castle Real Estate, and First Alliance Title, with more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate acq...

In this episode of The Jake & Gino Show, Jake and Gino interview Jerry Vinci, Founder & CEO of CCR Growth and one of the leading marketing strategists in the senior living industry. Jerry shares how senior living operators can increase occupancy, modernize outdated marketing systems, and prepare for the explosive growth coming from America’s aging population. From lead conversion strategies to tec...

What if your paycheck became optional? In this video, Gino Barbaro breaks down the exact framework he used to achieve financial independence through real estate investing—and why financial freedom isn't about retiring early or escaping work. It's about creating choices, aligning with your values, and building a life of optionality. Gino shares the four stages of financial independence that transfo...

What does it really take to build wealth, lead high-performing teams, and create a meaningful life? In this episode of The Jake & Gino Show, Jake and Gino sit down with Matt King, CEO of GoBundance and GoBundance Champions. Matt shares lessons from his journey through finance, leadership, and entrepreneurship — and why surrounding yourself with the right people can completely change your trajector...

What happened to commercial real estate? Wasn't 2026 supposed to be the year everyone started thriving again? In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down exactly what happened to the multifamily and commercial real estate markets, why many operators are struggling today, and how investors can position themselves to capitalize on the opportunities emerging during this stage of the market cycle. If yo...

What does it really mean to “Boss Up”? In this episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and CEO Scott Abbott shares the mindset shifts required to stop thinking like an employee and start taking ownership of your life, business, and future. With more than 30 years of experience scaling companies and generating billions in revenue, Scott breaks down the habits, systems,...

What if you could only read three books this year? Which books would give you the greatest return on your time—not just in business, but in life? In this episode, Gino Barbaro shares the three books that have had the biggest impact on how he negotiates, builds habits, thinks about money, and ultimately leads both in business and at home. These aren't just business books. They're books that can fun...

Matt Ober, Managing Partner at Social Leverage, joins Jake & Gino to discuss venture capital, fintech investing, data-driven investing strategies, AI, entrepreneurship, and the future of finance. Previously Chief Data Scientist at Third Point and Head of Data Strategy at WorldQuant, Matt shares valuable insights into startup investing, identifying market opportunities, and how technology is transf...

Do you know where your market is in the real estate cycle? Because knowing the answer could completely change your investment strategy. One of the biggest mistakes investors make is assuming that the same strategy works in every market. The truth is that real estate moves through predictable cycles, and understanding where you are in that cycle can help you protect your capital, identify opportuni...

What if the way you communicate is the biggest factor shaping your success? In this episode of Jake & Gino Podcast , we sit down with bestselling author and communication expert Carmine Gallo to break down why storytelling and clear communication are essential skills for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to make an impact. Carmine—author of Talk Like TED , The Bezos Blueprint , and Viral...

Before you focus on making money, you need to learn how to protect it. In this episode, Gino shares key principles to minimize risk, avoid common investing mistakes, and build a solid foundation for long-term wealth. Want to learn how to invest in real estate and build long-term wealth? Wheelbarrow Profits provides education, tools, and strategies to help you grow as an investor. Learn more: https...

In this episode, Jake and Gino sit down with Greg Mohr, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and founder of Franchise Maven®, to discuss how franchising can create predictable, recession-resistant cash flow. Greg shares how his 10-Operator Rule™ helps investors acquire manager-run businesses, allowing them to scale income without being involved in daily operations. If you're looking to diversify...

In this episode of the Jake & Gino How To Series, Gino shares a practical guide on how to invest your money with intention. Beyond just chasing returns, this conversation focuses on protecting your capital, building sustainable income streams, and creating long-term wealth . Gino also highlights the importance of side hustles as a way to generate additional income that can be reinvested into asset...