Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Movers and Shakers podcast! This week, Gino Barbaro is joined by Jeff Davis, a powerhouse investor who transformed his life post-Hurricane Katrina. From starting as a data entry clerk to building a massive 952-unit multifamily portfolio, Jeff shares his incredible journey, strategies, and lessons learned.

In this episode, Jeff dives into:
- Scaling from multifamily to self-storage investments
- Leveraging the "Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right" framework
- Building broker relationships and using CRM for deal flow
- The power of conservative underwriting and why no deal is better than a bad deal
- His future goals of leading million-dollar deals annually

Whether you're a beginner or seasoned investor, Jeff's story is packed with actionable insights and motivation to help you scale your real estate journey. Don't miss this episode!

00:00 - Introduction

03:12 - How Jeff Transitioned from Multifamily to Self-Storage

05:10 - Joining Jake & Gino: Avoiding Bad Deals with Expert Guidance

10:40 - The Deal That Changed Everything: Seller Financing & Off-Market Strategies

21:47 - Tips for New Investors to Take Action Today

24:10 - Jeff’s Five-Year Vision and Scaling Bridgestone Investments

25:00 - Gino Wraps it Up

Connect with Jeff Davis:

Email: Jeff.Davis@BridgestoneInvest.com

Phone: 281-904-2275

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Welcome to this insightful video on how to find an amazing business partner while avoiding common pitfalls! Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake and Gino, shares his personal journey of partnership struggles and successes. From identifying core values to fostering accountability and avoiding red flags, Gino reveals actionable tips and life lessons to help you form partnerships that thrive.

Learn how Gino turned past partnership failures into stepping stones for building a powerhouse team with Jake Stenziano. Discover why aligning on values, maintaining accountability, and being solutions-oriented are critical to achieving long-term success.

Key Topics Covered:
- The importance of values-based decision-making
- Lessons from failed partnerships (the "Dream Team" experience)
- How Gino and Jake created a winning partnership
- Actionable advice for finding and being a great partner

Stick around to learn how to avoid common partnership pitfalls, embrace solutions-oriented thinking, and unlock the secrets to lasting business relationships.

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We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M 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/