

Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & Multifamily
Jake & Gino
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.
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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Dec 22, 2021 • 21min
Personal Financial Engineering w/ Davin Sessa
In this episode, Jake and Gino interview Davin Sessa. Davin is a Financial Specialist with Strategies for Wealth. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Changing perceptions 04:08 Power of systematic savings to build assets 08:20 How a Whole Life policy worked for Davin 09:55 Is Whole Life meant for you 11:44 Abundance Mindset vs. Scarcity Mindset 13:47 Personal Financial Engineering for long-term goals 17:25 How Dual Asset Strategy works 18:56 Wrap-up To learn more, visit Davin’s website: www.strategiesforwealth.com Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS), 800 Westchester Avenue, N409, Rye Brook, NY, 10573. Securities products and services offered through PAS, 914-288-8800. Financial Representative, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Strategies for Wealth is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. Neither Guardian, nor its subsidiaries, agents or employees provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your individual situation. PAS is a member FINRA, SIPC. CA Insurance License # 4032312 About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Download our eBook on how you can leverage on our Dual Asset Strategy and become your own source of financing: https://100yearrei.com/ebook-download/ If you want to learn more on why should add a cash value Whole Life Insurance Policy to your financial plan (and even the plan for your children), get in touch with our Team here: https://100yearrei.com/callnow/
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.

Dec 21, 2021 • 33min
Sharing Love Abundantly In Special Needs Families With Jolene Philo
On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Jolene Philo. Jolene is a published author, speaker, wife, and mother of a son with special needs. Her first book, A Different Dream for My Child: Meditations for Parents of Critically or Chronically Ill Children, was released in 2009 by Discovery House Publishers (DHP). Since then she has published 4 more books for the special needs community. The most recent is Does My Child Have PTSD? What to Do When Your Child Is Hurting from the Inside Out, which came out in October of 2015. Key Insights 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Jolene's story 08:11 Challenges being part of life 09:30 Sharing Love Abundantly 12:20 Three important questions you need to address 18:05 Message for parents with kids having special needs 20:32 Striking a balance 23:05 Tips for a healthy marriage while raising a fmaily 29:40 Being a problem solver Visit Jolene's website: https://differentdream.com/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
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.

Dec 20, 2021 • 10min
3 Things to Know Before Investing
In this episode, Jake and Gino talk about the top three things to know before you invest in apartments. Key points: What are your financial goals? What you want your money to do? Proper planning prevents piss poor performance Conduct proper due diligence Don’t chase the shiny object We don’t lack motivation, we lack clarity Check out the full video to learn more. Get more resources on apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/education/
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.

Dec 16, 2021 • 46min
Mastering Your Life w/ Dr John Demartini
It’s All About Results & Achieving Your True Empowerment and Fulfilment Dr. John Demartini is a polymath and a world-renowned human behavior expert. He has over 4 decades of research across multiple disciplines. His work has been described by students as the "most comprehensive body of work", "an extensive library of wisdom" and "wisdom of the highest and most valuable order" Dr. Demartini's mission and vision is to share knowledge and wisdom that empowers you to become a master of your own life and destiny. He's an internationally published author, a global educator and the founder of the Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 03:27 What stops you from optimizing your potential 07:09 Self-awareness and not comparing ourselves with others 09:50 The long-term growth mindset pays off 11:52 Why people don't achieve financial independence 13:42 The cost of instant gratification 17:50 Difference between a need and a want 21:00 4 must-do action steps to empower your life 23:18 Prioritizing, delegating and creating opportunities 26:10 Optimism over competence 28:43 The 3Cs: Character, Competence and Chemistry 35:35 Common habits of billionaires 41:41 Challenges as a learner 43:47 Summary Visit Dr Demartini's website: https://drdemartini.com/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing
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.

Dec 15, 2021 • 17min
Start With The End In Mind With Rick Sapio
On this episode, Gino Barbaro talk with Rick Sapio. Rick Sapio is a life-long entrepreneur who started his first company when he was 13 years old, after the untimely death of his father. Since then, he has founded more than 20 companies. For 24 years, Rick has been the Founder and CEO of a financial holding company, Mutual Capital Alliance, Inc. (MCA), which has made more than 100 investments in the past 24 years. His firm has invested into private companies, public companies, start-ups, and real estate. Currently, MCA has dozens of direct and indirect holdings (through its funds) which include publicly-traded companies and funds, private funds, private companies, real estate, and loans. MCA is also an investor in 10 healthcare and medical device companies. He is proud of being the Founding Chair and six-time Chair of the Gathering of Titans Program, an annual event held at MIT in Boston. He is a 1987 graduate of Rutgers University and holds a bachelor of science degree in engineering. Rick resides in Dallas with his wife, Melissa, and their four children. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Start with the end in mind 04:05 Do you really need life insurance 07:16 What's better? Term insurance or Whole life? 09:26 How to start building a legacy 12:06 Being responsible for your family's financial future 14:37 Get expert advice Download our eBook on how you can leverage on our Dual Asset Strategy and become your own source of financing: https://100yearrei.com/ebook-download/ If you want to learn more on why should add a cash value Whole Life Insurance Policy to your financial plan (and even the plan for your children), get in touch with our Team here: https://100yearrei.com/callnow/
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.

Dec 14, 2021 • 38min
Real Estate Raw [Book Launch] w/ Bill Ham
On this episode, Gino and Josh talk with Bill Ham about Real Estate Raw. Real Estate Raw is the definitive guidebook through the jungle of building a real estate portfolio. This book is a step-by-step comprehensive guide to the buyer's journey, from locating a market all the way to closing a deal. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 02:47 Why Real Estate Raw: The inspiration behind 04:10 What is Conveyor Belt theory all about 10:47 What it takes to close that first deal 13:59 When to sell real estate 17:19 How to develop an Investor mindset 20:09 Buy Right, Finance Right & Manage Right 23:28 How to build a Conveyor Belt and How to fund it 26:53 Three pillars of real estate™ 29:28 Figuring out your cashflow and wealth goals 32:45 Learning and understanding the real estate language Get Creative Cash on Amazon now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LWJVV6S Learn more about Real Estate Raw: https://jakeandgino.com/real-estate-raw/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
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.

Dec 13, 2021 • 6min
How To Quickly Analyze A Rental Property
In this edition, Jake and Gino talk about how to quickly analyze a rental property. The key takeaways include the following: - Know your parameters of buying a property. It could be the present cashflow, job growth, demographics and more. Jake has explained most of the major parameters in the video. - NOI (Net Operating Income) is the Name of the Game. Gino has explained how it is being calculated, in the video. - Know your market in and out. Keep track of the cap rates. - We don’t lack motivation, we lack clarity. Don’t hesitate in getting in touch with the Jake & Gino team if you have any questions, doubts or anything that is holding you back. Visit jakeandgino.com/education to learn more. Want to know how you can begin Multifamily Investing? Join our free training now: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining
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.

Dec 9, 2021 • 49min
Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life w/ Nir Eyal
On this episode, Jake and Gino interview Nir Eyal, the bestselling author of "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" and "Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life." He has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. His writing on technology, psychology, and business appears in the Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products 02:52 Breaking the bad habits 06:00 The most common Energy Blocks and how to heal them 08:30 How to focus more effectively and rule out distractions 14:25 'When you invent the ship, you invent the shipwreck' - Paul Virilio 17:40 How to develop good habits 23:55 The best product wins? 26:05 4 ways to break customer habits 35:37 Best success habits 36:08 Tips to scale up a business 37:30 Book recommendations: Factfulness: Ten Reasons We'Re Wrong About The World 42:10 Wrap-up Visit Nir's website: https://www.nirandfar.com/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing
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.

Dec 8, 2021 • 10min
What Are The Wealthy Doing That You Are Not | The Greatest Advice You Will Ever Receive
On this episode, Jake and Gino reveal how the top 1% wealthy people in the world create and manage their wealth. Key Insights ✔ Learn how to mitigate your risks. Some of the risks, such as economic and political risks, would be out of your control while some would still be very much under your control. These could be related to the investment or business operations. ✔ Learn how the wealthy manage their assets. Overcome your limiting beliefs and strive to adopt the mindset that can help you get into that '1%' wealth zone. In short, don't think and act like the 99% of the people in the world. ✔ Think long-term. Any investment channel, such as real estate, with sound fundamentals take time to grow and that is why it is stable, consistent and enriching. Stay away from get rich quick schemes. ✔ If your portfolio is dominated by volatile assets, such as stocks or crypto, you can't expect stable, predictable growth. ✔ Check out how Dual Asset Strategy can help you build generational wealth while providing consistent cashflow and the satisfaction and security of owning tangible assets. Download our eBook on how you can leverage on our Dual Asset Strategy and become your own source of financing: https://100yearrei.com/ebook-download/ If you want to learn more on why should add a cash value Whole Life Insurance Policy to your financial plan (and even the plan for your children), get in touch with our Team here: https://100yearrei.com/callnow/
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.

Dec 7, 2021 • 38min
Life Breakthrough w/ Janet & Daryl Daughtry
On this episode, Julia and Gino Barbaro talk with Daryl and Janet Daughtry. Daryl and Janet have trained and certified faith-based coaches in over 60 countries since 2009. They established Life Breakthrough Coaching & Academy to fill a need in the areas of Christian life coach training and certification. They wanted to create some of the very best material that they possibly could to equip faith-based coaches to serve the Body of Christ around the world that is highly affordable, highly practical, and highly biblical. Daryl and Janet bring 40-plus years of teaching and ministry experience each. Key Insights 00:00 Introduction 04:24 How Julia Barbaro met Janet & Daryl 06:40 Life coaching skills that can make difference in people's lives 09:20 Power of asking the right questions 14:52 Listening skills for leaders 15:24 How couples can improve their relationships 19:57 How to acquire life coaching skills 22:38 Desire to help people 27:48 Trusting your heart 30:52 Owning your actions Visit Janet & Daryl Daughtry's website: www.lifebreakthroughcoaching.com About The Multifamily Zone podcast The Multifamily Zone podcast was launched in 2019 to serve families and spouses who are committed to working together, building a better relationship with their kids, and strengthening the communication amongst the entire family. Check out the series of episodes here: https://jakeandgino.com/mfz/ Learn how Jake and Gino Youth Academy can help you enhance the quality of your life: https://jakeandgino.com/education/
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.


