Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & Multifamily

Jake & Gino
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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.

  1. 8h ago

    The 3 Traits You Need to Build Long-Term Wealth

    Building long-term wealth takes more than finding the right deal or timing the market. In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down the three essential traits every real estate investor needs: courage, consistency, and discipline.Learn how to overcome fear, build systems that drive results, stay consistent when progress feels slow, and protect your investments by sticking to your criteria. Discover practical exercises to improve your mindset, strengthen your investment strategy, and build lasting wealth without compromising your goals. timestamps: 00:00 – The 3 Traits That Build Long-Term Wealth00:48 – How to Develop Courage as an Investor01:30 – Why Having a Business Partner Matters02:10 – The First Deal: 18 Months of Persistence02:48 – The Pain of Staying Where You Are03:25 – Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset04:18 – Why Consistency Matters More Than Goals05:00 – Building Systems Instead of Chasing Results05:45 – Consistency in Business, Family, and Life06:35 – The KPIs Every Real Estate Investor Needs07:25 – How to Identify Your Business Bottlenecks08:15 – Planning Your Week for Consistent Progress09:10 – Discipline: Why No Deal Is Better Than a Bad Deal10:05 – Using Investment Criteria to Make Better Decisions10:45 – Practical Exercises to Build Courage11:25 – Three Weekly Activities to Improve Consistency12:05 – The Investment Criteria You Should Never Compromise12:40 – Become the Right Operator to Build Lasting Wealth We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New?Visit our website for more resources👉https://jakeandgino.com/ About Jake & GinoJake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors 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 on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ 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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The 3 Traits You Need to Build Long-Term Wealth

  2. 2d ago

    How to Scale a Real Estate Business: Janet LePage’s Playbook

    How do you scale from flipping houses to billions in multifamily real estate transactions?Janet LePage, co-founder and CEO of Western Wealth Capital, joins Jake & Gino to share her journey, investment strategies, and lessons on building a scalable real estate business. Discover how simple property improvements can create value, why she’s shifting toward LIHTC investments, and how today’s market is changing multifamily investing. Janet also explains why repeatable systems, disciplined underwriting, and taking action are essential to long-term success.timestamps:00:00 Intro: Janet LePage of Western Wealth Capital01:00 From Flipping Houses to Multifamily Investing03:04 Why She Made the Switch to Apartment Buildings04:35 Raising Capital and Finding Her First Investors08:17 Learning Real Estate Through Mentorship10:24 The $10K Value-Add Strategy: Washers and Dryers13:00 How She Doubled Investors’ Money in Four Months15:25 Scaling Property Upgrades Across Different Markets18:00 Why the Multifamily Market Is Changing22:00 Why She Shifted Toward LIHTC Investments26:50 Why She’s Avoiding Traditional Value-Add Deals28:35 Growing from Individual Investors to Institutions29:05 Repeatability Creates Scalability32:33 From 1,000 Units to 10,000 Units35:22 Why Investors Want Cash Flow and Yield37:12 Financing LIHTC Deals and Creating Value39:02 The Key to Scaling a Real Estate Business41:41 When Will Multifamily Value-Add Deals Return?43:11 The Occupancy Rate That Could Bring Rent Growth Back45:19 Where to Find Janet LePage46:03 Final Takeaways: Accountability and Taking Action Watch now to learn how experienced investors approach opportunities in today’s real estate market. 📚 Learn more about Wheelbarrow Profits Looking to invest in multifamily real estate or connect with experienced investors? 👉 https://wheelbarrowprofits.com 👉 bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_jandg 👉www.trudiagnostic.comcode JAKEAND GINO. for 20% off We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New?Visit our website for more resources👉https://jakeandgino.com/ About Jake & GinoJake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors 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 on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #ApartmentInvesting#LIHTC #RealEstateBusiness 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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    How to Scale a Real Estate Business: Janet LePage’s Playbook

  3. Oct 14

    Do not Buy an Apartment Complex Until You Check These 5 Numbers

    Before you buy an apartment complex, make sure the numbers tell the real story. Gino Barbaro breaks down five critical red flags investors must check, from recurring income and operating expenses to CapEx, payroll, and economic occupancy.Learn how to analyze a T-12, spot hidden risks, and underwrite deals based on reality—not assumptions. Plus, discover a simple five-minute audit to help you make smarter investment decisions. Remember: no deal is better than a bad deal.📚 Learn more about Wheelbarrow Profits Looking to invest in multifamily real estate or connect with experienced investors? 👉 https://wheelbarrowprofits.com 👉 bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_jandg 👉www.trudiagnostic.comcode JAKEAND GINO. for 20% off We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New?Visit our website for more resources👉https://jakeandgino.com/ About Jake & GinoJake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors 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 on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ 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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Do not Buy an Apartment Complex Until You Check These 5 Numbers

  4. Oct 12

    The Truth About Wall Street, Retirement & Your Money

    Is Wall Street working against your financial future?Barry James Dyke, president of Castle Asset Management and author of Black Eyes for BlackRock, joins Jake & Gino to expose the hidden forces shaping your money, retirement, and investments.Discover why financial independence starts with saving, how whole life insurance can complement real estate investing, and why discipline, consistency, and self-reliance matter more than chasing quick returns. Are you building wealth—or just playing by Wall Street’s rules?timestamps:00:00 – Meet Barry James Dyke01:03 – From High Tech to Financial Services02:45 – Who Really Profits From the Stock Market?04:26 – Why Retirement Preparedness Is Failing06:03 – Cash Flow vs. Net Worth06:42 – How the Banking System Really Works08:00 – Wall Street’s Business Model and Hidden Fees10:11 – How Banks Use Whole Life Insurance11:12 – Walt Disney’s Life Insurance Strategy14:02 – Combining Life Insurance and Real Estate16:53 – Is Whole Life Insurance Worth It?17:37 – Why Americans Need to Save More19:08 – Private Equity and Life Insurance22:35 – Mutual vs. Stock-Owned Insurance Companies24:01 – What Should Your Retirement Plan Include?25:58 – Real Estate, Annuities, and Retirement Income29:11 – Real-Life Examples of Building Wealth32:32 – The Role of Discipline in Financial Success36:40 – Consumers vs. Owners38:12 – Gambling, Debt, and Financial Risk41:43 – Private Equity’s Impact on Real Estate44:18 – Are Data Centers the Next Financial Bubble?46:18 – Lessons From Past Financial Crises47:42 – Why Excessive Leverage Is Dangerous50:14 – BlackRock and the Future of Private Equity50:39 – Where to Find Barry James Dyke51:06 – The Three Pillars of Financial Success 📚 Learn more about Wheelbarrow Profits Looking to invest in multifamily real estate or connect with experienced investors? 👉 https://wheelbarrowprofits.com 👉 bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_jandg 👉www.trudiagnostic.comcode JAKEAND GINO. for 20% off 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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Truth About Wall Street, Retirement & Your Money

  5. Oct 7

    3 Things Destroying Your Real Estate Deals

    You bought a multifamily property expecting it to cash flow and move you closer to financial freedom. But three years later, the numbers may look very different. In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down the three major reasons real estate deals are struggling in today’s market: income growth that never materialized, increasingly difficult and expensive debt, and operating expenses that have risen dramatically. More importantly, Gino explains what investors can do right now to course-correct. You’ll learn how to:• Stop relying on unrealistic rent growth assumptions• Stress-test your debt and be cautious with floating-rate loans• Understand your true operating expenses per unit• Compare your original underwriting to your actual performance• Identify what is hurting your cash flow the most• Choose one action to improve your property’s performance over the next 30 days• Focus on tenant retention to protect both income and expenses The market may be challenging, but that doesn’t mean you should stop learning. The goal is to understand what changed, adjust your underwriting, and make better decisions when the next opportunity comes. As Gino says: no deal is better than a bad deal. 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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    3 Things Destroying Your Real Estate Deals

  6. Oct 5

    The "Profit First" Secret That Changes Everything for Real Estate Investors

    In this explosive episode, David Richter (author of Profit First for Real Estate Investing) exposes the brutal, uncomfortable truth about why your portfolio is bleeding cash and why your current underwriting is an absolute joke. From robbing Peter to pay Paul to scaling a chaotic business straight into the ground, we tear apart the fake success metrics that are destroying real estate investors every single day. If you're sick of the "guru" fluff, tired of burning cash on bad deals, and ready to learn how to actually keep the money you make, watch this conversation right now. No excuses. 🔗 Get David’s resources: simplecfo.com/gift 🔔 Hit subscribe if you're ready to fix your business, manage your cash, and build real wealth. 📚 Learn more about Wheelbarrow Profits Looking to invest in multifamily real estate or connect with experienced investors? 👉 https://wheelbarrowprofits.com 👉 bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_jandg 👉www.trudiagnostic.comcode JAKEAND GINO. for 20% off We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New?Visit our website for more resources👉https://jakeandgino.com/ About Jake & GinoJake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors 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 on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ 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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The "Profit First" Secret That Changes Everything for Real Estate Investors

  7. Sep 30

    The Hidden Debt Traps in Commercial Real Estate & Multifamily

    Can you buy the right property in the right market at the right price and still lose money? The answer is yes, and it all comes down to the debt. In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down the 3 debt traps that real estate and multifamily investors fall into—and why they often can't escape them. Based on real scars and hard-earned lessons, you'll learn how to analyze your deals using a three-step framework: buy right, operate, and exit. Discover why misusing floating-rate debt, having a razor-thin Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR), and failing to plan your exit strategy can completely blow up a deal. Make sure to watch until the end for the critical stress-test questions you need to ask yourself before signing any loan.📚 Learn more about Wheelbarrow Profits Looking to invest in multifamily real estate or connect with experienced investors? 👉 https://wheelbarrowprofits.com 👉 bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_jandg 👉www.trudiagnostic.comcode JAKEAND GINO. for 20% off 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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Hidden Debt Traps in Commercial Real Estate & Multifamily

  8. Sep 28

    How VAs Can Help You Scale Your Business

    What happens when you stop trying to do everything yourself? In this episode, Gino Barbaro sits down with Marcio Gonçalves, founder of Wise VAs, to talk about delegation, virtual assistants, hiring, systems, and the future of work. Marcio shares how building the right team can help entrepreneurs reclaim their time, create more freedom, and focus on the highest-value parts of the business. They also discuss how to hire and onboard a VA, why weekly metrics and clear expectations matter, how to document your processes, where AI fits into the future of work, and why businesses may need a combination of humans and AI rather than choosing one over the other. If you're an entrepreneur who wants to scale without becoming the bottleneck in your own business, this conversation is packed with practical ideas you can implement.📚 Learn more about Wheelbarrow Profits Looking to invest in multifamily real estate or connect with experienced investors? 👉 https://wheelbarrowprofits.com 👉 bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_jandg 👉www.trudiagnostic.comcode JAKEAND GINO. for 20% off We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New?Visit our website for more resources👉https://jakeandgino.com/ About Jake & GinoJake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors 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 on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ 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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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.

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