Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & Multifamily

Is the multifamily market heading for trouble? In this How-To episode, Gino Barbaro (co-founder of Jake & Gino) dives into the rising delinquency rates reported by Freddie Mac and unpacks the reasons behind this multifamily shakeup. From floating rate debt to tenant affordability and operating cost pressures, Gino explores how we got here and what investors can do now to survive—and thrive—through...

In this episode of the Jake and Gino Podcast, we're joined by Profit First author and serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz—the mind behind Clockwork , The Pumpkin Plan , and The Money Habit . Mike reveals why traditional financial thinking keeps most businesses broke, and how to flip the script with his game-changing Profit First framework. What You’ll Learn: Why “Revenue - Expenses = Profit” is b...

What can real estate investors learn from Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal ? In this solo episode of the Jake & Gino How-To Podcast, Gino Barbaro breaks down Trump’s classic deal-making framework and shows how it directly applies to successful multifamily investing. Whether you love Trump or not, his negotiation principles have helped real estate moguls and business owners across the globe. Tune...

In this eye-opening episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, Gino flies solo to interview Chris Miles, founder of Money Ripples, cashflow expert, and former financial advisor turned passive income evangelist. Together, they pull back the curtain on the real problems with traditional retirement planning—and how most people have been brainwashed into believing the 401(k) is their only path to freedom. Ch...

In this episode of the Jake & Gino How-To series, Gino Barbaro dives deep into the critical difference between growth and scaling —and why understanding this difference can make or break your multifamily investing journey. Discover: How "Profit Per Unit" (PPU) became a more valuable KPI than total doors   Why revenue is vanity, profit margin is sanity, and cash is king   What tools and systems (li...

In this episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, we sit down with Nick Maggiulli — creator of Dollars and Data and bestselling author of Just Keep Buying and Just Keep Mining . Nick breaks down his new book and signature "Wealth Ladder" framework — a six-level approach to building wealth based on net worth and financial behaviors.   We discuss how your income, mindset, and investment strategy must evol...

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...

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 who...

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 lever...

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 d...

 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 o...

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 le...

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 under...

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 packe...

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 tw...

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...

 In this powerful how-to episode, Gino Barbaro—co-founder of Jake & Gino—dives into the new rules of raising capital in today’s shifting multifamily real estate market. Gino breaks down the market cycle changes from 2020 to 2025, why interest rate hikes have made syndications harder, and how to position yourself as a credible sponsor in a more cautious investor landscape. Get a FREE PDF of the Whe...

In this powerful episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, we’re joined by Israel Duran—entrepreneur, speaker, author, and the self-proclaimed "Impact Architect." Israel shares how losing his father at 3 months old shaped his lifelong quest for identity, purpose, vision, and a custom plan. Through hardship and a near-fatal car accident, Israel discovered his mission to help others scale their influence,...

In this episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, Gino Barbaro breaks down one of the most pressing questions for multifamily investors in 2025: Are C-class assets still worth buying? With inflation, high interest rates, and tighter lending, the multifamily market has shifted. Gino dives deep into the evolution of the C-class investment model, reflecting on how it worked in the early 2010s and why it ma...

In this powerful episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, we're joined by Rob Finlay—serial entrepreneur, founder of 30 Capital, and author of Beyond the Building and Hey Dad . Rob dives deep into commercial real estate debt strategy, the importance of tracking OKRs and KPIs, and the long-term thinking that separates real estate professionals from amateurs. But this conversation doesn’t stop at busines...

 Join Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake & Gino, as he breaks down the three most powerful strategies for multifamily real estate investing—Value-Add, Fix & Flip, and Buy & Hold—and reveals the right time to use each one. It's not just about choosing a strategy, it's about understanding how the market cycle, debt terms, and exit strategy all come together to make or break your deal. In this episode,...

Jake & Gino sit down with real estate powerhouse Marcin Drozdz, a veteran capital raiser and investor who’s raised multiple nine figures since 2006 and helped acquire over 1,600 multifamily units . Get the inside scoop on his early days working with Ken McElroy, building a capital-raising career during the ‘08 crisis, and how he evaluates deals, markets, and—most importantly— people .   Key Topics...

Why do property owners really sell their multifamily assets? In this power-packed "how-to" episode, Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake & Gino, breaks down the 4 key motivations behind a seller’s decision to exit a deal using the P.L.O.P. framework — Price, Lifestyle, Opportunity, and Problem. From real-life examples to negotiation tips, Gino walks you through: What questions to ask sellers   How to...

What do a broken leg, a fourplex, and a podcast binge have in common? For Dallon Schultz, they were the catalysts that launched him from the high-stress world of emergency nursing into the multifamily investment scene. In this episode, Jake and Gino sit down with Dallon, co-founder of Capitalist Pro, to unpack how he transitioned from patient care to capital raising — now supporting deals totaling...

 In this episode of the Jake and Gino Podcast, we sit down with physician, real estate investor, and co-founder of PassiveAdvantage.com, Dr. Sam Giordano. Sam shares his journey from the medical field to passive real estate investing, the creation of his LP Deal Analyzer, and how he's helping busy professionals build wealth with clarity and confidence. We discuss critical topics like the dangers o...