In this episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast, Jake and Gino sit down with Daniel Kong, a real estate investor who was able to retire from his W2 job after just three years. Daniel shares his inspiring story of how he transitioned from a software developer to a successful real estate investor, focusing on […]
Nick DiLeon’s path to real estate success is nothing short of inspiring. With 20 years of commercial real estate experience under his belt, Nick decided to take the leap and build his own multifamily empire. In this interview with Gino Barbaro, Nick shares how he overcame challenges and leveraged his skills to achieve his ambitious […]
Bernard Pearson’s path to multifamily investing is a winding road paved with experience and adaptation. This article explores his journey, highlighting the key moments that led him to success in the world of real estate. Early Career in Residential Real Estate Bernard’s foray into real estate began with single-family homes and duplexes. While this provided […]
This article tells the story of Vlad Arakcheyev, a young immigrant who overcame challenges to become a successful multifamily investor. Early Life and Career Change Vlad arrived in the United States from Russia at the age of 13. He settled into a comfortable graphic design career, but after losing his job due to COVID-19, he […]
This episode of the Movers and Shakers podcast features Neil Schoepp, a former police officer, firefighter, and pizza guy who transformed himself into a successful multifamily investor and life coach. Gino Barbaro, the show’s co-host, narrates Neil’s journey and highlights key takeaways for listeners seeking similar growth. Early Life and Career Shift: Neil initially joined […]
Zoe Nukem wasn’t your typical real estate mogul. She ditched the scrubs for a tool belt, transitioning from the fast-paced world of nursing into the steady, strategic game of multifamily real estate. But Zoe’s story isn’t just about career leaps; it’s about resilience, resourcefulness, and a deep desire to build a future on her own […]
Bernard Pearson’s path to success in multifamily real estate wasn’t a straight shot. He began his career in development, but the slow pace and bureaucratic hurdles of doing business in Latin America left him yearning for a more dynamic environment. In 2021, he turned to Jake and Gino, a real estate education platform, seeking the […]
“This aint workin“ said Tony the contractor. “I can’t make any money doing this work for what you are paying!” After his grandiose statement, he proceeded to leave four apartments partially finished and stiff us about $4000. The worst part is that two months prior, he was referred to me from my third-party property manager. […]
By Ryan Voccia (J&G Student Since March 2020) If you invest $50,000 into a real estate deal that goes on to produce $90,000 of income
Hello, my name is Chad Kastel, and I’d like to tell my story of creating a sweat-equity based real estate investment company and strategy
“The best way to predict your future is to create it” ~unknown Today we talk mindset. If you have heard any of my podcast
By Matthew Damon As we walk into the New Year, many of us are beginning to reflect back on the prior year accomplishments, areas
By Vince Scolari, Principal – Laurence Rose Capital I’m often asked about the best way for someone to get started in real estate investing
Often when we think about multi-family real estate investing, we think about all the “shiny” aspects of it: the scalability, the ability to invest
By Elisa Zhang If you’re like 50% of the US workforce, then you’ve said you’re unhappy with your job at some point in your
By Bernard Pierson Investing in apartments can be a great way to diversify, generate income, enjoy tax benefits, and create equity through appreciation. All these
By Tony Castronovo What inspires you? Where do you draw your energy from when things are not going as you might have hoped? As
By Yosef Hyunseong Lee To my busy W2 professional friends out there. What is your investment goal? (I know you are busy but just spare
By Kartheek Mulpuri Whenever I speak with potential limited partners with a basic level of understanding about commercial real estate, “cap rate” will inevitably…
Is there any last thought you want to leave with our listeners? Earlier this week I was on a great podcast with two heavy-hitting…
The Challenges of Multifamily Real Estate There are many challenges that a new real estate investor faces when starting their journey. So many questions…
By Emma & Tristan Tully When I was six years old, I remember enjoying a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a glass of…
RE stands for Relationships, not Real Estate. Multifamily investing is a people game. Of course, there is a significant amount of education, capital, and…
By Emma & Tristan Tully March 12th, 2020 President Trump appeared on national television to announce that travel to and from Europe would be…
By Timothy Lyons Study hard and get a good job. Max out your 401k. Buy a house, as it will be your biggest asset. Limiting…
Multifamily Syndications are all the rage. You don’t have to wander very far out into the digital wilderness to find somebody shouting at the…
By Derek Loda, Jake & Gino Student since 2019 There is a vast array of uncertainty in the world right now, and it’s affects…
By Greg And Rachel Schwartz, Jake and Gino Members since 2019 We’ve learned a lot since jumping into real estate full time. After 9…
By Jadde Rowe, Jake & Gino member since 2019 “This is my two-week notice.” I could not believe these words were coming from my mouth after a successful two-year career as a young recent University graduate. I remember calling my mom on the way home asking, “Do you trust me, do you care about me, do you […]
By Jadde Rowe, Jake & Gino member since 2019 “This is my two-week notice.” I could not believe these words were coming from my…
By Gwyeth Smith, Jake & Gino member since 2019 “Congratulations, you can now take possession of Brooklawn Apartments.” There was no hiding the smile…
By Aaron Nelson, Jake & Gino member since 2018 At 4 pm on Friday, April 12, I turned off my company-provided laptop and let out a big sigh of relief. Three weeks prior, I had put in notice to resign from my 40 hour per week W2 job as a pharmacist, and my last day…