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. Stop Chasing Units: Scale Before You Grow

    1d ago

    Stop Chasing Units: Scale Before You Grow

    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 more complexity. Scaling, on the other hand, is about creating systems, improving efficiency, increasing profitability, and building a business that can expand without demanding more of your time. If you're chasing bigger numbers without knowing your profit margins, occupancy rates, delinquency metrics, or operational KPIs, this conversation is a must-watch. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The difference between growing and scaling a real estate business ✅ Why "Revenue is vanity, profit margin is sanity, and cash is king" ✅ How to measure Profit Per Unit (PPU) ✅ The systems every multifamily investor should implement ✅ Why operations determine long-term success ✅ The importance of SOPs, KPIs, and customer retention ✅ When to pause acquisitions and focus on infrastructure ✅ How Jake & Gino scaled from zero to over 1,900 units Whether you're managing your first rental property or operating a large multifamily portfolio, these principles can help you build a stronger, more profitable business. Key Takeaway: Don't grow faster than your systems can support. Build the foundation first. Strengthen your operations, improve cash flow, create leverage, and then pursue expansion with confidence. You want to know more about Multifamily? Go to https://wheelbarrowprofits.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. 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.

    22 min
  2. Why New York’s Housing Crisis Is Worse Than You Think

    5d ago

    Why New York’s Housing Crisis Is Worse Than You Think

    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.

    1h 4m
  3. The 5 Stages of Building Wealth

    Jun 10

    The 5 Stages of Building Wealth

    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 house eventually crumbles. Using a simple yet powerful framework, Gino explains how true wealth is created through a step-by-step process that prioritizes stability, education, protection, cash flow, and legacy. Whether you're just beginning your financial journey or looking to strengthen your existing strategy, this episode provides a roadmap for building wealth that lasts. What You'll Learn • The difference between being rich and being wealthy • Why financial foundations matter more than investments • How to build financial stability before taking risks • The role of cash flow, investing, and asset protection • How to create long-term and generational wealth • The 5 stages of building a financial house Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Rich vs Wealthy 01:30 Why Most People Build Wealth Wrong 04:20 Stage 1: Financial Foundation 10:05 Stage 2: Building Your Financial Framework 16:15 Stage 3: Protecting Your Wealth 19:20 Stage 4: Creating Cash Flow & Assets 26:50 The Maserati Mike Story 30:15 Stage 5: Legacy & Estate Planning 35:00 Financial House Assessment Exercise 39:15 Identify Your Weakest Wealth Stage 41:30 Wealth Building Action Steps 44:15 How to Build Generational Wealth 46:00 Final Takeaways & Closing Thoughts What to lear more about multifamily? Go to: https://wheelbarrowprofits.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. 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.

    22 min
  4. From IT Professional to $250M Real Estate Portfolio

    Jun 8

    From IT Professional to $250M Real Estate Portfolio

    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 industrial assets valued at over $250M. Discover how Jens started with a single $117,000 fourplex in Albuquerque, ran out of his own money, and used creative financing, joint ventures, and syndication to scale a massive commercial real estate portfolio. He also breaks down his recent pivot into industrial real estate, explaining the massive benefits of Triple Net (NNN) leases and small-bay flex spaces. As a Certified High Performance Coach, Jens also dives deep into the 5 pillars of success (Clarity, Energy, Courage, Productivity, and Influence) and shares how a near-fatal mountain bike crash completely shifted his perspective on taking immediate action in life. If you want to decouple your time from your income, master your entrepreneurial mindset, and learn how to navigate today's shifting real estate market, this episode is a must-watch! 👤 Connect with Our Guest, Jens Nielsen: Website: http://jensnielsen.us/ This episode was brought by Wheel Barrow Profits visit https://wheelbarrowprofits.com/ Video Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction & Meeting Jens Nielsen 01:02 - Why Jens Left a 25-Year IT Career for Real Estate 02:28 - Immigrating from Denmark to the US in 1996 04:26 - How Real Estate Popped Up on the Radar 05:31 - The Book That Changed Everything (Brandon Turner) 06:22 - The First Deal: A $117K Fourplex in Albuquerque 07:01 - Running Out of Money & The Inflection Point 08:05 - Discovering Creative Financing, JVs, and Syndication 09:45 - Navigating the Stagnant Multifamily Market & Pivoting 11:58 - Diving into Industrial Real Estate & Triple Net (NNN) Leases 13:09 - Buy-Right Criteria for Industrial Flex Space 14:30 - Understanding Commercial Lease Expenses & Risk Mitigation 19:15 - Transitioning into High Performance Coaching 21:58 - The 5 Pillars of High Performance Coaching Explained 24:30 - Overcoming the "Pedestal Syndrome" and Imposter Syndrome 26:30 - The Near-Fatal Mountain Bike Crash That Shifted Everything 32:41 - The Ultimate Debate: Happiness vs. Optimism vs. Gratitude 40:55 - How to Connect with Jens Nielsen 41:32 - Gino’s Episode Recap & Final Thoughts 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.

    44 min
  5. How to Build Wealth Using The Richest Man in Babylon's 7 Timeless Rules

    Jun 3

    How to Build Wealth Using The Richest Man in Babylon's 7 Timeless Rules

    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 truth is much simpler. The foundation of wealth starts with habits. In this episode, Gino walks through the famous "Seven Cures for a Lean Purse" and explains how they apply to modern investing, entrepreneurship, real estate, financial planning, retirement, and creating long-term generational wealth. Whether you're just beginning your financial journey or looking to strengthen your wealth-building foundation, this episode provides timeless principles that still work today. Timestamps 00:00 – The Wealth Blueprint That Has Worked for 5,000 Years 01:28 – The First Cure: Pay Yourself First 05:54 – The Second Cure: Control Your Spending 07:40 – The Third Cure: Make Your Money Multiply 10:33 – The Fourth Cure: Protect Your Wealth 12:23 – The Fifth Cure: Make Your Home a Profitable Investment 16:06 – The Sixth Cure: Ensure Future Income 17:40 – The Seventh Cure: Increase Your Ability to Earn 19:17 – Practical Wealth-Building Exercises 20:00 – Create a Budget and Track Your Spending 22:30 – Finding the Right Investment Vehicle 24:12 – Avoiding Lifestyle Inflation 26:10 – Open Your First Investment Account 28:00 – Why Financial Education Matters 29:05 – The Importance of Tracking Net Worth 30:05 – Final Thoughts on The Richest Man in Babylon This episode is brought to you by Wheelbarrow Profits. Want to learn how successful investors create passive income, build financial freedom, and scale their wealth through multifamily real estate? Visit Wheelbarrow Profits to access educational resources, training, coaching, and tools designed to help investors take control of their financial future. 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.

    26 min
  6. Real Estate Investing Demystified | August Biniaz on Wealth, Deals & Growth

    Jun 1

    Real Estate Investing Demystified | August Biniaz on Wealth, Deals & Growth

    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, passive income strategies, and what investors need to understand to succeed in today’s market. ESTIMATED TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 02:10 – August Biniaz’s background and transition into real estate 06:45 – Building CPI Capital and scaling operations 11:30 – Multifamily investing fundamentals 17:20 – Build-to-rent opportunities and market demand 23:10 – Raising capital and investor relationships 29:00 – Market challenges and current opportunities 35:20 – Passive vs active investing strategies 41:40 – Lessons learned from large real estate deals 48:10 – Mindset, growth, and entrepreneurship 53:20 – Final advice for investors 55:46 – Closing thoughts 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.

    56 min
  7. How to Become an Elite Real Estate Investor

    May 27

    How to Become an Elite Real Estate Investor

    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 acquisition and development. Whether you're an active investor, passive investor, or just getting started in real estate, this episode is packed with actionable insights and high-level investing strategies.TIMESTAMPS — Lon Welsh 00:00 – Introduction 01:12 – Meet Lon Welsh 03:28 – Current real estate market update 06:54 – What elite investors are doing differently 10:11 – Market opportunities investors are watching 13:42 – Passive investing strategies explained 17:06 – Risk management in today’s economy 20:18 – How busy professionals can invest in real estate 23:47 – Building long-term wealth through real estate 26:32 – The mindset of elite investors 28:44 – Final investing advice from Lon Welsh 29:48 – Closing thoughts 📘 Free Ebook from Lon Welsh:https://irontoncapital.com/jakegino 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.

    30 min
  8. The Future of Senior Living Real Estate Investing | Occupancy & Growth

    May 25

    The Future of Senior Living Real Estate Investing | Occupancy & Growth

    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 technology adoption and niche positioning, this conversation explores the business side of assisted living and senior housing investing. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:42 – Jerry Vinci’s journey into senior living 05:18 – The biggest occupancy challenges operators face 09:36 – Why follow-up matters more than leads 14:08 – Selling care instead of floorplans 18:52 – Marketing strategies that actually convert 23:11 – Technology adoption in senior living 28:04 – Preparing for the “Silver Tsunami” 33:20 – Why specialization creates market dominance 37:41 – The future of senior housing investing 41:18 – Final advice for operators & investors 43:12 – Closing thoughts and where to connect with Jerry Connect with Jerry Vinci:https://ccrgrowth.com/https://growthlyseniorliving.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryvinci/ Want to learn more about multifamily investing and building long-term wealth? Visit:https://wheelbarrowprofits.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. 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.

    44 min
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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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